Coaching & Officials

COACHING

Online Coaching Program

The Canadian Lacrosse Association launched their online coaching program in 2009. Two provinces, British Columbia Lacrosse Association and Nova Scotia Lacrosse piloted this program in 2009.

Manitoba Lacrosse is instituting the online coaching program in 2010. This program will allow coaches to login and complete theirpre-clinic assessment, search and register for nearby coaching clinics and complete their evaluation workbook, all online.

The certification process will now proceed as follows:

Coach obtains a password from Manitoba Lacrosse to access the online coaching program;
Coach completes their pre-clinic assessment online;
Coach registers for a clinic online;
Coach attends clinic;
Clinic facilitator goes online and checks off the coaches as having attended the clinic;
Coach is now able to complete their workbook online (for applicable courses);
Coach submits their workbook online to the CLA (for applicable courses);
CLA staff member marks the workbook (for applicable courses);
CLA staff member sends workbook evaluation form to the coach (for applicable courses);
CLA staff member notifies the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) that coach has passed his/her workbook;
Coach receives CAC # from CAC;
Coach registers for online ethics test (link found on the CLA online program site).

NCCP Lacrosse Coach Pre-Training/Clinic Guide

The CLA Online Coaching Program was designed in a way to allow for the coach to easily navigate through the system in a progressive manner.

NCCP Lacrosse Coach Pre-Training Clinic/Guide

Online Coach Certification/Tools Website

To log on to the area for On-Line Coach Certification Pre-Course Modules...more

Coach Certification Workbooks

An added feature to the Coaching Online Certification program is that a coach can now complete their workbook online. This covers all Community and Competitive workbooks in all disciplines. Now the coach not only receives all the normal coaching tools but an opportunity to by-pass all the paper trails encompassed in doing it by hard copy.

Coaches who obtained their 'In Training' status prior to January 1, 2009 will pay $15.00, they can enroll by contacting Ross Ste-Croix at the CLA office ross@lacrosse.ca

Coaches who obtained their 'In Training' status after January 1, 2009 are asked to contact the MLA office at 925-5684 or e-mail lacrosse@sportmanitoba.ca

Canadian Lacrosse Association Minimum Coaching Standards

The CLA has developed minimum coaching standards for implementation by each Provincial Association. All Sectors of the CLA have an independent Form 100, which outlines the minimum certification level allowed in each discipline.

For information on the CLA’s Coaching Program please check out the Canadian Lacrosse Association web site: www.lacrosse.ca Lacrosse Sectors – Coaching or contact the MLA office at 204-925-5684. Inquiries may also be sent by e-mail to lacrosse@sportmanitoba.ca

Coaching Association of Canada

For information on NCCP, to check your NCCP Certification and other important coaching information check out the Coaching Association of Canada’s web site: www.coach.ca

Manitoba Lacrosse Association Coach’s Code of Ethics

The following coach’s code is sanctioned and adhered to by the Manitoba Lacrosse Association.

Ensure that participation in Lacrosse is both a positive and an enjoyable learning experience for the player.
Ensure the improvement of his/her own skills and those of his/her players.
Ensure the development of sportsmanship and citizenship.
Be reasonable in your demands on young players – time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember that they have other interests.
Teach your players that rules of the game are mutual agreements that no one should evade or break.
Group players according to age, height, skill and physical maturity whenever possible.
Avoid over-playing the talented players. The just average players need and deserve equal time.
Remember that children play for fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part of it. Never ridicule or yell at the children for making mistakes or losing a competition.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
The scheduling and length of practice times and competitions should take into consideration the maturity level of the players.
Develop team respect for the ability of the opponents. Develop team respect for the judgment of officials and opposing coaches.
Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to play again.
Remember that players need a coach they can respect. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved, and set a good example.
Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on sound coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of athletes.

OFFICIALS

The Canadian Lacrosse Association has developed a National Officiating Certification Program (NOCP) for implementation by each Provincial Association. The NOCP is a comprehensive system of theoretical, technical and practical information which is intended to provide the basic ingredients to officiate lacrosse.

The certification program consists of a continuous effort to educate and upgrade officials through instruction, observation and evaluation. The goals of the program are to recruit new officials, develop the abilities of existing officials and to standardize the methods and techniques of officiating.

The Manitoba Lacrosse Association delivers officials certification programs for Box (Level 1, 2 and Level 3-5), Men’s Field (Level 1- 5) and Women’s Field (Level 1). Clinics are held each year before the season begins.

For information on the CLA NOCP please check out the Canadian Lacrosse Association web site: www.lacrosse.ca Lacrosse Sectors – Officiating and for information on becoming a certified lacrosse official in Manitoba please contact the MLA office at 204-925-5684. Inquiries may also be sent by e-mail to lacrosse@sportmanitoba.ca

Manitoba Lacrosse Association Zero Tolerance Policy - Abuse of Officials.

Zero Tolerance
There will be zero tolerance for abuse of Manitoba Lacrosse Association certified officials during sanctioned lacrosse games in the Province of Manitoba, either league or tournament play.

Immediate Ejection and Suspension

Immediate action to be taken by the Official will be to eject the offending player/coach/team official/spectator from the game.
Failure of the offender to leave the area as requested will result in a forfeiture of the game to the non-offending team.
The offender will be suspended indefinitely from all sanctioned lacrosse activities until the occurrence has been dealt with by the League Disciplinary Committee.

Verbal Reporting

The Official must verbally report all instances of ejection due to abuse of an official, immediately following the game.
This verbal report is to be filed with the Executive Director of the MLA to inform them that the suspension has occurred. (followed up in writing)
The league/association sanctioning the event where the offense occurred will be required to deal with the incident as per the below procedures.

Written Follow-Up

Collection of game sheet and game report from officials.
Collection of names of witnesses who were in attendance. These names are to be submitted to the MLA who will then contact the Chair of the League Disciplinary Committee, with a copy to the respective sector chair.
Chair of League Disciplinary Committee to contact (within seven days of suspension) offender to have meeting to explain offender’s actions.
League Disciplinary Committee to meet to make decision regarding possible disciplinary action.
Chair of League Disciplinary Committee to inform offender of decision with copy to the league/association executive, MLA and respective sector chair.
Chair also to inform teams in league/association of any action to be taken.
Chair to meet with offender to plan integration back into the program.

Appeals

The offender may appeal the suspension to the respective league/association via the defined appeal process.

Coaching and Officials Resources Available from the Manitoba Lacrosse Association

Publications

Box Lacrosse
Box Lacrosse Club Handbook
Community Coach – Initiation
Community Coach – Development
Competitive Coach – Introduction
Box Coaches Drill Manual
Goaltender Manual
Box Minor Officials Guide
Box Rule Book/Situation Handbook

Inter-Crosse
Inter-Crosse Instructor Manual
Inter-Crosse promotional video

Men’s Field Lacrosse
Community Coach - Development
Competitive Coach – Introduction
Men’s Field Rule Book
Men’s Field Minor Officials Guide

Women’s Field Lacrosse
Community Coach – Development
Competitive Coach – Introduction
Women’s Field Rules and Guidance

Videos

Box Lacrosse - Fun with Fundamentals
#1 Equipment and Stretching
#2 Passing and Catching
#3 Individual Defence
#4 Team Defence
#5 Shooting
#6 Individual Offence
#7 Goaltending
#8 Special Teams

Men’s Field Lacrosse
#1 & #2 USA Lacrosse
Men’s Field CD-Rom

Women’s Field Lacrosse
Introduction to Women’s Field Lacrosse
Women’s Field CD-Rom

Miscellaneous Items
Box Referee Jersey