US Lacrosse Level 1 and Level 2 Clinics

Oct. 7, 2009

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US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program
Level 1 Instructional Clinic

"I would not be comfortable coaching without this clinic" - Clinic participant, Cincinnati, OH

Come be part of a ground-breaking coaches' training program offered only by US Lacrosse. Learn the art of effective lacrosse coaching with this nationally recognized program designed by experts in the lacrosse coaching field. This program brings the material in the Level 1 Online Course to life through hands-on experiences facilitated by outstanding US Lacrosse certified trainers and is targeted at coaches of beginning players of any age.

Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Rd Roswell, GA 30075

When: Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 8 AM to 3 PM
(Followed by the Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop - "Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons" from 4 to 6 p.m. This workshop is a required component of US Lacrosse Coaching Certification.)

Who: Current or aspiring men's and women's lacrosse coaches and parents interested in learning more about Lacrosse

Cost: Clinic registration is $65 for current US Lacrosse members. Your registration includes both events! Late registration (starts 1 week prior to the event) is $85.

To benefit from the full Level 1 experience, US Lacrosse strongly recommends advance completion of the Level 1 Online Course for all clinic participants.

By attending a Level 1 Clinic you receive:
- The Level 1 Workbook, available ONLY at US Lacrosse CEP Level 1 Clinics; includes skill breakdown, error detection and correction, drills and activities
- Personalized, practical instruction from a certified US Lacrosse trainer
- Tips, tricks, and ideas to enhance your coaching now and for years to come
- Completion of the Level 1 Clinic applies toward Level 1 certification.

Don't miss out! Register today.

Registration for clinics is exclusively online at:
http://www.uslacrosse.org/cep/instructional.phtml

Clinics sell out, please register early.

This clinic is hosted by the Roswell Youth Lacrosse Association.

For inquiries specific to this clinic, contact RYLAhonorsthegame@gmail.com

Overview of Level 1 Instructional Clinic

Objectives and Topics
Coaches who complete a Level 1 Clinic receive a clinic certificate of completion and are noted in the US Lacrosse database. This certificate will be valid toward Level 1 Certification requirements (available for 2008 season)

SESSION 1: Coaches' Development
General Objective: After participation in this clinic, coaches will have knowledge of the basics of a positive coaching philosophy, roles and responsibilities of a coach, how to plan an effective practice, and how to implement effective teaching techniques in their practices.

This module is an introduction to ideas that will be reinforced throughout the clinic. Topics Covered:
- Building a Positive Coaching Philosophy
- Safely Issues
- Effective Communication
- Teaching Techniques
- Developing Practice Plans
- Program Management

SESSION 2: Player Development
General Objective: After participating in this session, coaches will be able to teach and evaluate the basic skills of lacrosse and apply effective coaching methods to help players learn and improve individual skills.

Topics Covered:
- Equipment
- Rules Overview
- Basic Boys' Skills and Techniques (boys' clinic only)
- Basic Girls' Lacrosse Skills and Techniques (girls' clinic only)
- Goalie play

SESSION 3: Team Development
General Objective: After participating in this session, coaches will have a basic understanding of team concepts and special situations, and will be able to introduce the concepts to players using ideas presented in the module.

Topics covered:
- Transitional Defense
- Transitional Offense
- Team Defense
- Team Offense
- Special Situations (boys' clinic only)
- Special Situations (girls' clinic only)

Sample clinic schedule (may vary from site to site)
7:30-8:00 Pre-registration
8:00-9:00 Classroom Session 1
9:00-11:00 Hands-on Session 1: Individual skills
11:00-12:00 Classroom Session 2
12:00-12:30 Lunch (provided by host—contact host for details)
12:30-2:00 Hands-on Session 2: More individual skills
2:00-3:00 Team Tactics
Break
4:00-6:00 Positive Coaching Alliance workshop

NOTE: Level 2 Clinic for boys and girls coaches will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21st at Roswell High School.

Learn more and sign up online at the US Lacrosse web site:
http://www.uslacrosse.org/cep/fall09clinics.phtml