The City of Alexandria in conjunction with the Alexandria Lacrosse Club, offers a lacrosse program for youth between the ages of 6 and 14. The intent is to teach the basic skills of lacrosse. Coaches are needed at all levels. A brief summary of the requirements for a volunteer coach follows:

 

Season:                                                                                                                                                                      

 

•            Practice starts in mid-February and goes to mid-June    

 

Time Demand:                                              

•           2-3 practices a week (1-2 hours per practice)

•           1 game per week on Saturdays (boys) or Sunday (girls) (1 ½ hours per game)

•           1 hour of preparation/contact time per week

 

Skill Needed:                                                             

•           Some experience with lacrosse preferred but not necessary

•           Coaching experience preferred but not required at younger age levels

•           Generally three coaches per team are needed

 

Coaching Applications:                   

•           Application to be submitted to the Department of Recreations, Parks, and Cultural Activities

•           Criminal background check conducted

 

Basis for Team:                                            

•           Divided by age and skill level by the Alexandria Lacrosse Club

•           City-wide teams formed

•           Teams play in the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League

 

Practice Sites:                                               

•           Fields in the City of Alexandria

 

Competition Sites:                                        

•           Home fields in the City of Alexandria; away games in Northern VA

 

Equipment needed:                                      

•           No special equipment needed

•           Coaching Shirts/Fleeces/hats provided by Alexandria Lacrosse Club 

 

Training Requirements:                  

•           National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) courses provided by the Department of Recreation

•           US Lacrosse level 1 on-line course & certificate (fee paid for by club)

 

Clinics:                                                                      

•           Pre-season coaches’ meeting as required by the Alexandria Lacrosse Club and the Department of Recreation, Parks prior to the beginning of the season

 

Rewards:                                                                   

•           Contributing to the life experience of a child by teaching lacrosse, participating in a team sport, and developing sportsmanship and character

•           Coaches jersey and hat

•           Registration fee waived for your child

 

Contact for More Info:                    

•           Youth Sports Office, Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, 703-838-4345

•           Alexandria Lacrosse Club, 703-461-3888 or alexandrialacrosseclub@comcast.net