Thank you for your interest in coaching with Coastal Virginia Lacrosse League! 

• To be considered as a Coach or Assistant Coach, you must complete the following courses through Step #3. 
   
• If your application is accepted, you must complete the remaining certification steps listed below.  Additionally, you will be expected to register for and attend the next local Level 1 Instructional Clinic.  Additional details are below.

Please note that your application does not guarantee a coaching position with Southside Lacrosse League.  One of our Directors will be in contact with you regarding the status of your application.

LACROSSE COACHING CHECKLIST: 

STEP #1: Active US Lacrosse Membership-Coach is required for the duration of the season.

• Click the link above to register or renew your US Lacrosse Membership. 
• Coaches are responsible for their own US Lacrosse Membership fees.
• Please note that the name, address and birthday you enter must be the same for both your US Lacrosse Membership and your Southside Lacrosse League registration.

STEP #2: Click here to Complete a Coaching Application.

STEP #4: US Lacrosse Level 1 Instructional Clinic 

• Clinics are 3 hours and available nationwide, October through March annually and also at the US Lacrosse National Convention in January. (We will post information regarding regional clinics as they become available.)
  • Boys - Level 1 Instructional Clinic
  • Girls - Level 1 Instructional Clinic

Click HERE for a listing of the upcoming listings on the US Lacrosse website. Contact your local administrator to find out if a live session will be available, or attend the PCA workshop at the US Lacrosse National Convention (free with convention registration). Some Level 1 clinics have PCA included, please check the USL website for information. Send proof of PCA completion to  . 

STEP #5: Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Online Course
 

STEP #6: NFHS Concussion Course

STEP #7 (Boys only):How to Make Proper Contact in Boy's & Men's Lacrosse

1. Keep your membership current by renewing every year—view your expiration date in your USL account. 
    
2. Renew your USL/NCSI Background Screening every 2 years after the first screening. Not sure when to do this? Check your expiration date in your USL account.

Important Notes & Reminders:

• Submitting a Coaching Application does not guarantee a Coaching assignment.
• Coaches & Assistant Coaches must be officially assigned to a team roster by a League Director.  
• One Head Coach per team.  (May not be Head Coach for more than one team)
• Maximum of two Assistant Coaches per team during League games.
• Coaches must complete all base requirements, submit a complete application and be approved by the League prior to receiving player credit. No refunds will be issued - register after approval.