Coach Certification

Please review and read carefully to ensure you meet all qualification to be on the bench.  Non compliant coaches will be removed on 15 May 2025.

Coach Certification (must be 16 years old) 

Coaches can take one course per season

First year coaches must start with Community Development          

U7-U13 Coach Requirements

• Community Development           
• Respect in Sport Activity Leader 
• Current VSS Police Clearance (valid for 3 years)   

If you attended a course in 2019 to current, you will show IN TRAINING on your NCCP locker

This is a known issue with Lacrosse Canada and the NCCP locker.           

You are considered trained if this is showing on your locker.

U15-U17 Coach Requirements

• Competitive Introduction             
• Making Ethical Decisions             
• Making Headway            
• Respect in Sport Activity Leader 
• Current VSS Police Clearance      

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (NCCP PROGRAMS)

Starting in the 2024 Season Respect in Sport Activity Leaders(valid 4 years) course requirement for all coaches - CLICK HERE

CDLA Instructions for Coaching Clinics

2025 clinic dates: 

Community Development: required for first year coaches and/or U7-13 coaches

2 Part Courses

Online Portion Only 

REGISTER on COACH.CA

Both online and floor must be completed for certification.

Must have camera connected

March 20 5PM -9 PM

March 23 9AM -1PM

On Floor Coaching Session - Sign Ups

April 16 - 6-10pm at South Soccer Centre - Bravo Floor

April 27 - 12-4pm at Oakridge

May 2 - 6-10pm at West Mount Pleasant

May 3 - 1-5pm at West Mount Pleasant 

In Person Community Development Clinics - Must attend the full day

April 26 - Oakridge Community 9am-4pm

May 10 - Oakridge Community 9am-4pm

 2025 COACHING CERTIFICATION COURSES OFFERED BY CALGARY DISTRICT LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

• April is typically the first month of running clinics simply due to the lack of attendance in January through March.
• There are seating limitations for all clinics.
• Plan ahead and be sure to complete the necessary steps well in advance of the clinic to secure your spot.  
• Arrive at clinic early to check in.
• Coaches will be charged $50 if you are a NO SHOW to a registered clinic.
• Watch your email the Monday prior to your clinic for full course information

 Thank you for volunteering for your club !

ALA Coaching Certification Requirements: ALA Regulations

COACH MENTORING AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Please refer to the following page for coach mentoring and development resources.