MYL 3/4th & 5/6th grade Divisions Coaching Info

MYL 3/4th & 5/6th grade programs are operated entirely by volunteers. Our most critical need is in coaching. To make this organization truly successful for your children we need not only people with a lacrosse background but people eager to help out, teach children and coach. If you are willing and able to help, especially if you are currently involved in coaching other sports in your children’s recreation leagues, we need you!

Described below are the 3 levels of coaching and their descriptions. The higher the level the more experience and time is required, however in Level B and Level C the MYL is willing to train people who want to help out. For more information on coaching and being trained as a youth lacrosse coach, please call Coach Desmond @ (704) 533-1807.

Level A-Head Coaches Job Description

General: Head coaches are responsible for the 20 players on your team. You are required to attend all practices and games. If you can not attend a practice or a game your assistant coach must be present.

Experience: Lacrosse playing and/or coaching experience is preferred for the head coach position. Prior to the beginning of the season, head coaches must know the rules and be able to teach and demonstrate basic and advanced individual skills and team concepts.

Attributes: Coaches at this level must possess a positive mature attitude, be patient, enjoy kids, and must be able to communicate, not only with these young athletes but with their parents. Coaches must be able to coach each child with a sense of equality.

Time Commitment: Pre-Season: Attend Coaches clinic/meeting in January (TBA). Attend parent meeting in February (TBA). Be present at the first 5 skill evaluation days to teach and run a skills station. Be present on Draft / Picture Day (final skills day before start of regular season)

Season: Practice two weekday evenings (approximately 2 hours each). Games are Sunday Afternoons (2-3 hours on Sundays for games). Assist with field set up and clean up.

Level B-Assistant Coaches Job Description

General: Assistant coaches are responsible helping the head coach as well as for running the team if the head coach is not able to attend. Either the head coach or the assistant coach must be at all practices and games.

Experience: Lacrosse playing and/or coaching experience is preferred for assistant coaches, but not necessary. Prior to the beginning of the season, assistant coaches must know the rules and be able to teach and demonstrate basic and advanced individual skills and team concepts.

Attributes: Coaches at this level must possess a positive mature attitude, be patient, enjoy kids, and must be able to communicate, not only with these young athletes but with their parents. Coaches must be able to coach each child with a sense of equality.

Time Commitment: Pre-Season: Attend Coaches clinic/meeting in January (TBA). Attend parent meeting in February (TBA). Be present at the first 5 skill evaluation days to teach and run a skills station. Be present on Draft / Picture Day (final skills day before start of regular season)

Season: Practice two weekday evenings (approximately 2 hours). Games Sunday Afternoons (2-3 hours on Sundays for games). Assist with field set up and clean up.

Level C-Game Day Field Assistant Job Description

Practice Field Assistant Job Description

General: Assistant head coach and assistant coach at practice and/or on game day with assignments outlined by them.

Experience: Lacrosse playing and/or coaching experience is preferred for field assistants but not necessary. If you are willing to learn something new and help out we are willing to train you prior to the season starting.

Attributes: Coaches at this level must possess a positive mature attitude, be patient, enjoy kids, and must be able to communicate, not only with these young athletes but with their parents. Coaches must be able to coach each child with a sense of equality.

Time Commitment: Pre-Season: Attend Coaches clinic/meeting in January (TBA). MYL will be running a series of coaches clinics in January open to people willing to help out but are not qualified to coach lacrosse.

Attend parent meeting in February (TBA). Be present at the first 5 skill evaluation days to assist at one of the skills station. Be present on Draft / Picture Day (final skills day before start of regular season)

Season: Attend practice and/or games when you are available. Practices time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per week. Game time commitment on Sunday Afternoons is approximately 2-3 hours. Assist with field set up and clean up.

Remember we need volunteers to make this organization successful for your children. If you are willing to learn a new game and you have coached other sports we can train you to be a terrific youth lacrosse coach!!