Coach Requirements and Resources

Boys & Girls Spring and Summer Field 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.
- 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.

	Coaching Requirements	Renewal Requirements
Requirements Accessed through USA Lacrosse Educational Platform (Walkthrough HERE)
Valid USA Lacrosse Membership	Required	Annual
Safesport Training (Now Abuse Prevention Training through USAL)	Required (Safesport and Abuse Prevention Training is accepted)	Annual Refresher Course
Current “Green Light” NSCI Background Check	Required (Coaches 18 or older)	Annual
(USAL) Level 1 Developing the Individual Athlete Online Course	All Coaches are required	N/A
(USAL) How to Coach Kids Online Course	All Coaches are required	N/A
(USAL) Men’s Game Coaches Only: How to Make Proper Online Course	Required for GNLL/YLM Leagues	N/A
(USAL) L1 Coaches Development Clinic (Virtual) 2024 No longer in-person options	1 Head Coach	N/A
Men’s/Women’s Rules Change Course	2023 Not Required	Required (If applicable)
Additional Requirements Accessed Outside of USA Lacrosse Platform
Minnesota State Mandated Concussion Training	Required	Required every 2 Years
Additional Requirements Specific to GNLL Leagues (Waived for the 2021 Season)
GNLL Spring Prep League Quiz	Required for Prep Team Coaches	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.