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 |
Coaching pre-requisite: 16 years or older
Required for: All first-year coaches, assistant coaches, and head coach for U7 to U13 divisions.
📍 Location: TBD
📅 Date: TBD
🔗 Link to Register: TBD
Required for: All first-year coaches, assistant coaches, and head coach for U15 and U17 divisions.
📍 Location: TBD
📅 Date: TBD
🔗 Link to Register: TBD
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