Coach Requirements and Resources
Boys Pre-Season Box League/Spring Field/Prep League Coaches Training Requirements and Modules
Coach Online Registration:
- All coaches must complete an online registration form for each league. The form serves as a waiver, liability release, code of conduct agreement, and verifies USA Lacrosse membership.
- All coaches must have a valid USA Lacrosse membership throughout the duration of the league.
Coach Eligibility:
- An adult (18 years or older) must be present on the sideline for liability purposes.
- All coaches must complete the GNLL Coach Training which is outlined below and agreed upon by GNLL/MSLAX/YLM for the 2021 Spring Season and on.
- Complete instructions on how to complete coaching requirements will be available by March 1st and posted here.
- Coaches certifications must be fulfilled at least ONE WEEK PRIOR to the start of your games.
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2021 Unified Coaching Requirements |
2022 Unified Coaching Requirements |
Renewal Requirements |
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Requirements Accessed through USA Lacrosse Educational Platform (Walkthrough HERE) |
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Valid USA Lacrosse Membership |
Required |
Required |
Annual |
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Safesport Training |
Required |
Required |
Annual Refresher Course |
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Current “Green Light” NSCI Background Check |
Required (Coaches 18 or older) |
Required (Coaches 18 or older) |
Annual |
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Level 1 Fundamentals of Coaching Online Course |
All Coaches are required |
All Coaches are required |
N/A |
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PCA Double Goal Coach Online Course |
Required |
Required |
N/A |
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Men’s Game Coaches Only: How to Make Proper Online Course |
Required for GNLL/YLM Leagues |
Required for GNLL/YLM Leagues |
N/A |
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L1 Coaches Development Clinic (Virtual/In-Person) |
Not required |
1 Head Coach |
N/A |
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Men’s/Women’s Rules Change Course |
Required (If applicable) |
Required (If applicable) |
Required (If applicable) |
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Additional Requirements Accessed Outside of USA Lacrosse Platform |
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Required |
Required |
Required every 2 Years |
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Additional Requirements Specific to GNLL Leagues (Waived for the 2021 Season) |
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GNLL Spring 9/10 League Quiz |
Required |
Required |
Required every 2 Years |
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GNLL Pre-Season Box Quiz |
Required |
Required |
Required every 2 Years |
Coaches who have completed their USA Lacrosse Level 1 in the past (online only, or full certification), Safesport Training (through another platform such as USA Hockey) and Concussion Certification, will be credited completion upon validation by sending screenshots to trainingmanager@greatnorthernlacrosse.com . Please include your USA Lacrosse membership number along with the team you coach for including Association and age group.
