Coaching Applications for U15/U17/U19 Field Lacrosse Development Teams Now Open
With lacrosse being included in the 2028 Olympics, it has experienced remarkable growth. As its popularity surges, it has become increasingly imperative to foster a structured pathway for talent development and national representation for our young, up and coming athletes.
During the imperative years of development, lacrosse should have the opportunity to focus on excellence and high effort. By establishing a cohesive network of eastern and western training programs and talent scouting initiatives, we aim to cast a wide net in search of the most promising young athletes, ensuring inclusivity and diversity within our program. Lacrosse Canada aims to enrich the athlete experience, focusing on the importance of building camaraderie amongst the players stretched across multiple provinces, supporting their aspirations, and instilling the pride that comes with wearing and representing the Maple Leaf.
By investing in the development of our future generation of lacrosse players, we take steps forward in securing a future of success within Lacrosse Canada.
Therefore, Lacrosse Canada is beginning a National Development Program (NDP) for both for men and women field lacrosse at the U19/U17/U15 levels across the country representing Canada East and Canada West in the late summer/fall of 2024. Information on tryouts and events will be released shortly.
PURPOSE:
The National Development Program (NDP) has the ultimate goal to produce skilled, well-rounded athletes capable of competing at the highest levels of the sport while also fostering personal growth, character development, and a lifelong passion for lacrosse.
Please read the attached PDF for more information on the brand new Development Program
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Due to the start of our development program, we are now accepting applications for the roles of head coach, assistant coaches, and manager for the U15/U17/U19 Men's and Women's development teams.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE May 3, 2024.
Teams will consist of a head coach, 3 assistants, and a manager.
Click the role you are interested in below and you will be taken to that application.
CANADA EAST POSITIONS
Head Coach: Men's U15, Men's U17, Men's U19, Women's U15, Women's U17, Women's U19
Assistant Coaches: Men's U15, Men's U17, Men's U19, Women's U15, Women's U17, Women's U19
Manager: Men's U15, Men's U17, Men's U19, Women's U15, Women's U17, Women's U19
CANADA WEST POSITIONS
Head Coach: Men's U15, Men's U17, Men's U19, Women's U15, Women's U17, Women's U19
Assistant Coaches: Men's U15, Men's U17, Men's U19, Women's U15, Women's U17, Women's U19
Manager: Men's U15, Men's U17, Men's U19, Women's U15, Women's U17, Women's U19
About Lacrosse Canada
Founded in 1867, Lacrosse Canada is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 11 Member Associations representing nearly 85,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities. Lacrosse Canada’s mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners, and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. Lacrosse Canada oversees the delivery of numerous national championships and the participation of Team Canada at all international events sanctioned by World Lacrosse. Lacrosse Canada is proud to be affiliated with partners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners - Nike, CoachThem, Gait, Cascade, Normatec, Zoll, Signature Lacrosse, and Baron Rings - as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Kealan Pilon
Communications Coordinator
Lacrosse Canada
Email: kealan@lacrosse.ca
