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
