Coach Resources

Coach Resources 

Steps for Becoming a Coach

1. Submit Coaching Application (New Gryphons Lacrosse Coach) [Gryphons Coaching Application]
2. Create a Coach Locker Account and NCCP# [Locker/Coach/NCCP]
3. Review Coaching Requirements for you coaching age division [CLA Tech Resource Package]
   1. Complete Core Courses for applicable Age Division
      1. U7, U9, U11 & U13 Community Development Core [MLA Coaching Clinics], plus online modules [Locker-OnLineLearning]
         • Making Ethical Decisions
         • Understanding the Rule of Two
         • Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
         • Making Headway
      2. U15 & U17 Competition Introduction Core [MLA Coaching Clinics], plus online modules [Locker-OnLineLearning] 
         • Making Ethical Decisions Evaluation 
         • Safe Sport Training
         • Mental Health in Sport
   2. Sign up for Technical Courses for applicable Age Division (Gryphons Lacrosse will reimburse for the course, submit receipt and proof of completed training)
      1. U7, U9, U11 & U13 Community Development - Box Lacrosse Technical/Tactical  [MLA Coaching Clinics] <<<THIS SUNDAY >>>
      2. U15 & U17 Competition Introduction - Box Lacrosse Technical/Tactical  [MLA Coaching Clinics] 
4. Complete Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (required every 5 years) [Respect In Sport Activity Leaders]
5. Complete Criminal Record Check with Venerable Sector Screening (required every 3 years)
   1. City of Winnipeg Coaches - Obtain through Winnipeg Police
   2. Rural Coaches - Obtain through RCMP (free with RCMP Letter for Criminal Check)
6. Complete your Coach Registration through RAMP [RAMP Registration]

Box Lacrosse

Box Practice Plan Template

Drill & Skill Cards

Goalkeeper Equipment Exemption

Long Term Athlete Development Overview

Long Term Athlete Development Box Stages

World Lacrosse Box Lacrosse Rulebook

2026 Age and Stage Modifications for Box Lacrosse

OLA Entry Level Coaching Manual

Keeping Girls In Sport

Men's Field Lacrosse

Field Practice Plan Template

Field Coaches Handbook

World Lacrosse Men's Field Lacrosse Rulebook

Long Term Athlete Development Overview

Long Term Athlete Development Men's Field Stages

Women's Field Lacrosse

World Lacrosse Women's Field Lacrosse Rulebook

Long Term Athlete Development Overview

Long Term Athlete Development Women's Field Stages

Sixes

World Lacrosse Sixes Introduction Course

World Lacrosse Sixes Rulebook