2017 Coaches Spring Pre-season Checklist

Welcome AYL Coaches!

We are preparing for another great season of lacrosse and YOU are at the heart it.  Following is a rundown of the certification, training and rules requirements to be a coach for an NVYLL-sanctioned club.  The 2017 season also includes newly added concussion training.

Don’t let the list throw you – the vast majority of these items can be done online.  The only MANDATORY pre-season meeting for AYL coaches is the pre-season NVYLL/US Lacrosse meeting. 

 

REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

(1) Coach's Registration.  ALL AYL coaches need to REGISTER HERE.  This will walk you through the Mandatory Background Check Process and US Lacrosse registration.

If you are NOT a head coach and require a NON-US Lacrosse member background check.  REGISTER HERE

(2) Background Check - NCSI (National Center for Safety Initiatives)

Who: MANDATORY for All Coaches (Head and Assistant) over 18 years old

When: Before first game and every 2 years thereafter.

NCSI Link:  Included in AYL Coaches Registration

(3) Complete NVYLL Coaches Code of Conduct and Coach Certification Survey

Who: MANDATORY for All Coaches (Head and Assistant)

When: Before first game, then every season thereafter

Link: NVYLL Coaches Code of Conduct and Survey

Step 1: Establish an Account
Step 2: Enter Your Information as Requested

TRAINING

 
(1) US Lacrosse Level 1 Training – Online Course or In-person Clinic

Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches. OPTIONAL but highly recommended for all other coaches.

When: Before first game; You also need to be a US Lacrosse Member. Join US Lacrosse  HERE.

US Lacrosse Level 1 Coaches Training is available both ONLINE and at IN PERSON Clinics.   Coaches may complete either.

Online Level 1 Coaches Course 

Link: US Lacrosse CEP Level 1 Online Course
Cost: Available and Free to US Lacrosse Members Only

 

In-Person Coaches Instructional Clinics

Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches, if you did not take the Online course; OPTIONAL, but highly recommended for all other coaches.

When/Where: 

Cost: $75 - reimbursement by request to NVYLL

NOTE: Per NVYLL rules, failure to take US Lacrosse Level 1 course (either online or clinic) will result in the parent Club being fined $50.00 per team.

 

(2) NVYLL - US Lacrosse Potomac Chapter Coaches Clinic - Season Kickoff

Who: All Coaches (Head and Assistant) - One coach per team required. Youth coaches from NVYLL and other youth leagues gather for a rules interpretation and coaches clinic.

When: Sunday, February 2TBD - 9:00am to 12:30pm (checkin starts at 8am)
Where: Marymount University, Arlington, VA

Registration Link: NVYLL Coaches Clinic Registration

(3) Concussion Awareness Training

Who: Mandatory for All Coaches (Head and Assistant)

CDC - Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports.  Online training

US Lacrosse - Just the Facts, Please: 10 Things We Definitely Know About Concussions

US Lacrosse - Concussion Awareness Video
 

(4) Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) - Double Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons (also included in the US Lacrosse Level 1 training)

Who: All Coaches (Head and Assistant)

When/Where: Online Class or Local Clinic

Link to online classes - PCA Double-Goal Coach Courses
Cost: FREE online using 2015 code To Be Released

 

RULES 

NVYLL Rules

Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches

OPTIONAL, but highly recommended for all other coaches

Link: NVYLL Rules

 

US Lacrosse Rules

Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches

OPTIONAL, but highly recommended for all other coaches

Link: US Lacrosse Rules


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Questions?

• Boys Commissioner – Chris Laughlin
• Girls Commissioner –