What is required to be a competitive coach?
Anyone can assist during practices, but all bench staff must obtain, or be in progress of obtaining, certification through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). This is a requirement of the sport ’s governing bodies, the Ontario and Canadian Lacrosse Associations. All coaches are required to follow the NKMLA Coaches Code of Conduct. Competitive team head coaches may be required to apply for the head coach position.