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How do I become a US Lacrosse Certified Coach?
http://www.uslacrosse.org/cep/certification.phtml
STEP 1:
Complete the following educational components in any order:
• Complete a CEP Level 1 Online Course
• Complete a CEP Level 1 Instructional Clinic
• Complete a PCA Double Goal Coach 1 course:
Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
either c on-line or at a live workshop (www.positivecoach.org).
*US Lacrosse members receive a 20% discount to the online version of this
workshop. Enter code
USLax2009
when you register.
*Make sure you
keep copies of your completion certificates to include in your coaching
portfolio.
STEP 2:
Submit your documentation
• Download the
Certification Educational
Component Portfolio
pdf on the USL website.
•
Fill it out
completely, carefully following all instructions on the form
•
Attach certificates from your educational components where
instructed
•
Send the portfolio to US Lacrosse
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We will contact you via e-mail when your portfolio has been
reviewed and verified. Please allow 2-4 weeks for the portfolio review.
STEP 3:
Apply to certify
• Fill out the online application via the USL website which also collects
information to run our state-of-the-art background check through
National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI).
• Pay the certification fee of $35; for residents of the state of New York,
the cost is $52. This fee covers the background check.
• Please allow 4-6 weeks for NCSI to process your background check.
STEP 4:
You are certified
• When your background check has been satisfactorily completed, you will
receive a confirmation e-mail and your initial certification card will be
sent in the mail. Congrats!
*Choose to
renew your certification each year with your membership renewal. Your
certification will expire when your membership expires.
*After 3 or 4 years, participate in a continuing education opportunity if
you chose not to move on to Level 2 certification. |
