Coaching with Blaine Lacrosse
Interested in coaching?
We are always looking for coaches to help our players learn the great game of lacrosse! This page will provide you with information on the coach application process, steps needed to become a coach, and many resourceful links to help with coach preparations, planning and execution.
There are also many helpful links to web pages and documents on this page that will help you develop a good understanding of the coaching role and all the required steps.
If you have any questions about any of these coaching requirements, please contact our Boys or Girls Director.
Steps to Becoming a Coach
BYLA Coaching Requirements
All coaches must complete the following requirements before their first team practice. This deadline is firm. Please review each requirement carefully and contact the Boys Director or Girls Director if you need clarification.
1. USA Lacrosse Coach Registration
Complete your online coach registration with USA Lacrosse. The registration fee is reimbursable; submit your receipt to the BYLA Treasurer at treasurer@blaineyouthlacrosse.com.
- Frequency: Every year
- Deadline: Before your first team practice
2. BYLA Coach Application
Complete the BYLA Coach Application. You will need your USA Lacrosse registration number to apply. Include any additional coaching certifications with your application.
- Frequency: Every year
- Deadline: Before your first team practice
3. USA Lacrosse Background Screening
Complete the background screening through USA Lacrosse. Instructions will be emailed to you after you register as a coach.
- Frequency: Every two years
- Deadline: Before your first team practice
4. USA Lacrosse Abuse Prevention Training
Complete the abuse prevention training through USA Lacrosse. Instructions will be emailed to you after you register as a coach.
- Frequency: Every year
- Deadline: Before your first team practice
5. USA Lacrosse Coaching Certification
Complete all online modules required for your coaching role:
- Head coaches: Silver certification
- Assistant coaches: Bronze certification
Review your certification status each year and complete any applicable requirements.
- Review frequency: Every year
- Deadline: Before your first team practice
Important: Submitting a BYLA Coach Application does not guarantee a coaching position. If you have questions about the application process or coaching requirements, please contact the Boys Director or Girls Director before applying.
In order to coach, you must complete all steps listed below. Please make sure these requirements are well understood and please ask for clarity on anything that is not. Deadlines are listed for each and are firm.
1. Complete USA Lacrosse Coach Registration (online). You will be charged a fee, which is reimbursable by sending your receipts into the Treasurer at treasurer@blaineyouthlacrosse.com.
* Required every year.
* Deadline: Prior to first team practice
2. Complete the BYLA Application process.
You will need your USA Lacrosse Registration Number in order to complete this step. If you have any additional certifications you can provide them along with the application.
* Required every year.
* Deadline: Prior to first team practice
3. Complete the USA Lacrosse Background Screening, you will be prompted to do this via email once you have registered as a coach at USA Lacrosse.
* Required every 2 years.
* Deadline: Prior to first team practice
4. Complete the USA Lacrosse Abuse Prevention Training, you will be prompted to do this via email after you register as a coach with USA Lacrosse.
* Required every year.
* Deadline: Prior to first team practice
5. Complete the USA Lacrosse coaching certification (online). Must complete applicable modules....
Required levels
* Head Coach: Silver / Assistant Coach: Bronze
* Check every year
* Deadline: Prior to first team practice
Important Completion of the BYLA Coach Application does not guarantee a coaching position with our organization. If you have questions prior to completing, please contact either our Boys Director or Girls Director.