Become a certified coach

Per the rules of the NVTYLL all coaches are required the following:

1. USA Lacrosse Member

2. Certified Level 1 by USA Lacrosse (Requirement for Head Coaches at 5th/6th and 7th/8th)

If a team doesn’t have a Coach that is Level 1 Certified, the team will have to pay $100 extra for team registration.

USA Lacrosse Certification

See Coach Level 1 Certification for more information on how to receive Level 1 certification.

Certification requires the completion of these basic elements:

1. Current USA Lacrosse membership
2. Current “Green Light” NCSI background check (Membership Requirement)
3. Level 1 Fundamentals of Coaching Lacrosse Online Curriculum (includes the Developing the Individual Athlete online course)
4. Developing the Individual Athlete On-Field Clinic or Athlete-Centered Coaching Virtual Workshop
5. PCA “Double Goal Coach 1: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons” (Non Game-Specific)
6. Men’s Game Coaches Only: How to Make Proper Contact Online Course
7. Complete a Live Training

To maintain your certification, you simply need to:

Keep your membership current by renewing each year.
Renew your NCSI background screening every two years after the first screening.