Coaching Information + Resources
Coaching Resources
This section provides helpful links to assist you as a coach.
- Why Coach?
- Honoring Our Game
- Practice Plan Template v1
- Practice Plan Template v2
- Emergency Action Plan
- World Lacrosse Rule Book
- 2026 LC Modifications 2.0
More Coaching Resources can be found here.
Coaching Certification
All coaches must complete certification as required by ALA Coaching Standards.
The minimum requirements for box lacrosse coaching levels are:
| Division | Club Minimum Standard | Provincial Teams Minimum Standard |
|---|---|---|
| U7 | Community Development - Trained | N/A |
| U9 | Community Development - Trained | N/A |
| U11 | Community Development - Trained | N/A |
| U13 | Community Development - Trained | Competitive Introduction - Certified |
| U15 | Competitive Introduction - Trained | Competitive Introduction - Certified |
| U17 | Competitive Introduction - Trained | Competitive Introduction - Certified |
| Junior | Competitive Introduction - Trained | Competitive Introduction - Certified |
More Coaching Certification information can be found here.
Coaching Clinics
This is a two part course. Both online and on-floor must be completed to receive certification.
- Attend a VIRTUAL ("Core") clinic
- Sign up for an ON FLOOR ("Technical/Tactical") session to complete the course.
More Coaching Clinic information can be found here.
Check the ALA Coaching Clinic Schedule for dates and opportunities.
📢 For coaching support, please direct questions to the Coaching Director.
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