HRLax Coaching Requirements and Certification Policy
Coaches with children participating in the HRLax League: Please register as a coach before registering players (in order to take advantage of a discount on one participant registration)
(The registration link and HRLax League contacts are at the bottom of this page)
It is HRLax policy to provide every lacrosse player with a safe and enjoyable lacrosse experience. Therefore, every coach must successfully complete a NCSI background check prerequisite to a team assignment. Additionally, ALL coaches (Head or Asst) are required to complete specific US Lacrosse educational courses before the start of the 2013 HRLax season.
Our Coaching Certification Administrator will work with each coach to answer questions, process, and assist in the certification process. To adhere to this HRLax policy all coaches must:
Coaching Requirements
Annual requirements:
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Maintain a current US Lacrosse coach membership valid through June 2013.
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Obtain a “cleared” NCSI* background check via the HRLax Coach Registration module. To learn more about the NCSI background check scroll to the bottom of the page.
One-time requirement:
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US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program (USL CEP) Level 1 Online
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Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Double-Goal Coach certified (contact Donna Hecht for token)
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NFHS free online Concussion Training Course.
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All Head Coaches: Level 1 Live Instructional Clinic (offered in Richmond on January 20th, 2013)
ALL requirements must be completed PRIOR to the first day of practice and all certificates of completion must be submitted to the HRLax Coach Certification Coordinator at
for recording and tracking by HRLax for US Lacrosse.
Coaches Education:
It is HRLax policy to minimize or eliminate out of pocket expense incurred by our volunteer coaches seeking to improve their coaching performance.
1. US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program (USL CEP) Level 1 Online: FREE for US Lacrosse members.
2. Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) “Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons”: FREE (with voucher code)
3. NFHS Concussion Education “Concussion In Sports – What You Need To Know”: FREE
Submit all certificates of completion to the HRLax Coach Certification Coordinator at
for recording and tracking by HRLax for US Lacrosse.
Registration Process
Registration Dates:
Registration opens: 1 Oct 2012
Registration closes: 15 Feb 2013 *By Commissioner approval after Feb 15, 2013
Coaches’ registration is a three part process:
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Obtain or renew US Lacrosse Membership application - $50
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US Lacrosse Membership must be valid through June 2013.
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Do not process your background check with US Lacrosse when prompted. Select the "no" option and continue to finalize the payment for your US Lacrosse membership.
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HRLax values the time and effort the volunteer coaches dedicate to the program and does not want coaching to be a financial burden. Those coaches who are unable to afford the initial outlay of the US Lacrosse coaching registration fee should contact their respective Program Director or Division Commissioner to discuss options as soon as possible (contact info is found here --> BOD).
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National Center of Safety Initiatives (NCSI) background check registration**
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HRLax Coach Registration
**After the NCSI registration is complete, it may take several minutes to be redirected to the HRLax site to finish the application. If after several minutes you are still not redirected, then log back onto hrlax.com and begin the coach application again. On this second time through the system should bypass the US Lacrosse and NCSI sections and take you to the HRLax Coach Questionnaire to allow you to finish the process. Please contact the League Registrar at
if you have any issues with registration.
NCSI Background Check Information
*MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL COACHES
US Lacrosse has adopted the criteria regarding national criminal history background checks established by the National Council of Youth Sports. US Lacrosse has partnered with NCSI as they are the only background screening company licensed by the National Council of Youth Sports to use these Recommended Guidelines. NCSI utilizes a procedure that can be referred to as a “Red Light / Green Light” protocol. This process allows the sensitive nature of the details of a “Red Light” determination to remain confidential.
US Lacrosse recommends that if the background check of any coach or volunteer results in a negative finding, or “Red Light,” the individual should be prohibited from working with the lacrosse youth program. HRLax will comply with this policy. If the individual feels the finding is in error, he/she must work with NCSI to resolve the negative finding before being allowed to coach or volunteer with HRLax. Click here for the US Lacrosse memo ----->
US Lacrosse background check memo
If you are interested in coaching for HRLax during the spring 2013 season, please contact the appropriate Commissioner listed below:
Girls Youth:
Girls High School:
Veneziale
Boys Youth:
Boys High School:
