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"Coaching is a Privilege.  It is not a right."  

Coach Guidelines: 

1. All first year Coaches must obtain either a Level l Technical or Theory Coaches Certification. All second year Coaches must have full Level 1 Coaches Certification.

2. All teams must have a Team Manager. The Manager will assist the Coach in the off floor team operation.

3  All teams will provide and keep an up to date players' roster including the players' name, address and phone number(s). As well as all numbers for the Coaching Staff, a copy of this will be given to all players and the Rep Convenor.

4. All coaches should inspect all dressing rooms for any damage that might exist before their team enters the room. Coaches should have their dressing rooms supervised until all players have left the room.

5. All coaches should be in their dressing room before and after each game or practice to property prepare and supervise their team.

6. All teams should lock their dressing room doors to prevent theft and vandalism.

7. All coaches should avoid giving rides to players. They should also avoid being alone in the dressing room with a player.

8. Coaches will not handle any of the team's money, all money is to be handled by the Team Manager.

9. All coaches should attend any coaches' clinics that are offered by the OLA and/or the WMLA.

1O.All teams entering any tournaments or participating in an interlocking schedule will have a certified, carded coach and a certified trainer on the bench.

        Job Description: 

* Oversee and be responsible for all aspects of the day to day operation of the assigned Lacrosse Team, ensuring that the objectives of the Association as stated in the WMLA  Constitution and Policies of Windsor Minor Lacrosse Association and the Code of Conduct Ontario Lacrosse Association are met. 

* This position requires a Level of Certification as stated in the Ontario Lacrosse Associations and the WMLA. The position will report to the Director of Rep/Travel the executives of WMLA. Performance will be reviewed and evaluated at the end of each season.

* Interested applicants will be required to apply by March 15^th and complete a Coaching Application Form and provide the Association the names of three intended members of the coaching staff. That being the Manager, Trainer and the Assistant Coach.

* The position will require unsupervised and possible physical contact with athletes. Eligible applicants will be required to pass a POLICE RECORD CHECK (PRC) before final approval of the coaching position.

        Coach as a Leader:

 Seasonal goals and objectives must be established for the team.

* Be a role model for your players in reference to appropriate behaviour towards officials, other coaches and the other players.

* Develop leadership abilities in your athletes (i.e. encourage athletes to lead drills in practice, mentoring…)

* Meet with parents of athletes at least 3 times per year. In addition a pre-season meeting must be conducted to outline philosophies, floor time, playing time and other important aspects of your plan.

* Demonstrate a sincere effort in helping each athlete to maximize his or her potential.

         Coach as a Teacher:

* Teach the necessary lacrosse skills for the age group as outlines in the NCCP coaching course.

* Develop a seasonal plan.

* Teach skills using the proper sequence and progressions.

* Teach skills using understandable language.

* Recognize that athletes differ in learning, readiness to learn and that learning requires the acquisition of skills and attitudes. This requires patience and perseverance of the coach and player before the required behaviours will be consistently demonstrated in game play.

* Teach more than just Lacrosse skills.

* Plan effective practices.

* Select support staff that meets the Association standard and approval and will provide maximum benefit to you and the players.

* Seek the assistance of the parents of the players in running the activities of your program, if needed.

* Attend player or coaches’ development courses set out by the Association when mandatory.

        Coach as a Communicator:

* To keep all parents informed of the year’s activities and expenses on a monthly basis.

* As a coach I will abide by the Windsor Minor Lacrosse Association Code of Conduct policy and understand Windsor Minor Lacrosse’s pursuit of development may involve courses set out by the association that I may have to attend.

       Section 2: Coaches(as per WMLA’s Constitution)

As coaches within W.M.L.A. our focus is to ensure that players develop and refine their lacrosse skills, fair play, work hard, build team work, have fun and most importantly, learn to respect teammates, coaches, opponents, officials and their discussions, and that game of lacrosse.  SAFETY and RESPECT are our goals.

As coaches we are agreeing to abide by the following guidelines:

1. We will actively encourage and support the concepts of FAIR PLAY: Respect the rules.  Respect your opponents.  Respect the officials and their decisions.  Have everyone participate.  Maintain your self-control at all times.

2. We will not be openly critical of any players on our team, opposing teams, officials, other coaches, or parents.

3. We will respond to and be aware of all players’ safety and their needs.

4. We will treat players fairly and with respect.

5. We will emphasize respect, teamwork, FUN, and attempt to build a love for the game in all our players.

6. We will fully understand that our system is designed to serve the needs of the players first, and not serve the coaches and parents.

7. We will attempt to teach our players to work hard to win, but not to “win at all costs”.

8. We will respect other coaches within our system and work with them to ensure maximum benefit to the players.

9. We will be organized and prepared for all practice sessions and games to maximize and optimize all scheduled ice times.

10. We will be responsible when scheduling games and practices, and to remember the other interests of the players.

11. We will avoid over - playing talented players. We will do our best to ensure that all athletes receive fair and equitable support and playing time.

12. We will remember that children need a coach they can respect, and be generous with deserved praise, cautious with criticism and set a good example.

13. Remember that children play for fun and satisfaction, and that we are here to teach fair play and respect for the rules of the game.

14. I will remember that I represent W.M.L.A. when visiting other arenas.  I will do my best to leave a positive impression.