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
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 not negotiable. You MUST ensure that you have everything completed on time or you will not be allowed to coach.
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 this BYLA Application process. You will need your USA Lacrosse Registration # in order to complete this step. Also have any coaches certification information available.
* 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.