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 |
📌 Upcoming Coaching Clinics:
Required for: All first-year coaches and all head & assistant coaches for U7 to U13 divisions.
📍 Location: Coaldale - 2600 16th Avenue #100
📅 Date: March 30, 2025
? Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🔗 Register for the Community Development Clinic
Required for: All first-year coaches and all head & assistant coaches for U15 and U17 divisions.
📍 Location: Medicine Hat
📅 Dates: Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, March 23, 2025
🔗 Register for the Competitive Introduction Clinic
Check the ALA Coaching Clinic Schedule for more opportunities
📌 LLA Coaching Application: Download and submit to Chris Kukucha, Director of Coaching & Player Development - coaching@lethbridgelacrosse.com
We encourage coaches to use the following training tools to develop their players effectively:
🔹 Long-Term Athlete Development Overview - Download
🔹 Long-Term Athlete Development Stages - Download
🔹 CLA Lacrosse Skill Cards - Download
🔹 CLA Lacrosse Drill Cards - Download
🔹 Level I Goaltending - Basics - Download
🔹 Level II Goaltending - Shot Recognition - Download
🔹 Level III Goaltending - Mental Preparation - Download
🔹 Box Lacrosse Floor Diagram - Download
📌 For additional coaching support, contact: Chris Kutucha
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