Coach and Manager Requirements

Coaching Requirements:

Coaches must be properly NCCP-certified for the age division that they are coaching (see table below).
If not certified, coaches will be asked to take LNS Coach Certification courses. You can find information on upcoming courses on the LNS Website.
Coaching information, including current certifications and access to NCCP training modules, can be found on The Locker (Coaching Association of Canada).
Additionally coaches must complete the NCCP Safe Sport Module online through The Locker. This training module is free and takes 60 to 90 minutes to complete.
All bench staff must submit a current Criminal Records Check (CRC) with a Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Division	Required Certification
U7/U9	Community Development Trained
U11	Community Development Trained
U13	Community Development Trained
U15	Competitive Intro Trained/Community Development Certified
U17	Competitive Intro Trained/Community Development Certified
Junior A/B	Competitive Intro Certified

Manager Requirements:

All managers must submit a current Criminal Records Check (CRC) with a Vulnerable Sector Screen.
Any managers that would like to assist coaches as part of the bench staff will require the aforementioned Coaching Certifications

Upcoming Events

Competition Introduction Coaching Course with LNS
Sport Nova Scotia
Competition Introduction Course - classroom session - needed for any coaches wishing to coach or help with u15 and above

Community Development Coaching Course with LNS
Sport Nova Scotia
First year coaches and bench helpers need this course - offered by Lacrosse Nova Scotia