Coaches

Expression of Interest Form

Our teams are built on the strength and dedication of our coaches, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to complete this form. Your responses will help us place coaches where they are best suited and ensure we are able to support all of our teams for the upcoming season.

Halifax Hurricanes - Coaches Guide

Coaching Requirements from Lacrosse Nova Scotia:

Every Head Coach / Assistant Coach / Facilitator must:

• Have a valid Coach NCCP#
• Have a proof of Background check in previous 3 years (if 18 years of age and over)
• Complete a Coach Certification course (3hr classroom and 1.5hr on-floor/on-field)

  • U11, U13, U15: will need only Community Development

  • U17 and Junior: will need Competition Introduction

• Complete SafeSport, Making Headway in Sport, and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) e-modules

*Helpers (those under 16 years of age) must complete SafeSport e-module and can only help at practice(s), not on the bench

Please note that all new coaches, in all divisions, only need Community Development this year. If needed, coaches will progress through the certification program and complete Competition Introduction

See step by step guide to becoming a coach at the bottom of this page. 

RAMP Overview

RAMP is the official sports management platform used by all clubs and leagues within Lacrosse Nova Scotia

Websites:

• Lacrosse Nova Scotia

• Metro Minor Lacrosse League

• East Coast Junior League

• Halifax Hurricanes

  
  

What You Need to Know:

• Your team will be set up in RAMP. The roster will be loaded once teams have been determined. 
  
  
• Game (MMLL) and practice (Hurricanes) schedules automatically populate.
  
  
• Coaches and players must use the app to set availability for each game and practice.
  We recommend you sync the schedule with your personal calendar.
  
  

Practices and Games

You play an important role before, during, and after practices and games.

Responsibilities:

• A certified coach needs to be on the floor before any players. Players are required to wear helmets at all times when on the floor for shoot around, practices, and games. 
• Ensure the 2 Deep Policy is followed in all dressing rooms.
• Confirm player availability and arrange affiliate players if necessary (MMLL affiliation rules - regulation 6) 
• Enforce any suspensions (you’ll receive notifications).
• Assist with any injuries and follow up if needed.
  
  

Coaching Support

Contact - Mike McRae - mikemcrae902@gmail.com

Communication

Work with your coaching team and manager to plan for the season. Your manager will organize and host a team parent meeting early in the season. Be prepared to introduce all coaching staff and speak to season goals, expectations, and rules.

Practice Scheduling (Floor Time)

Contact: Julie Finck - jfinck21@gmail.com 

Each team receives one weekly practice. Communicate with your team manager if your team needs to trade or cancel a practice time.

Team Equipment

Contact: Emily Woodgate - e_woodgate@hotmail.com

Provided by the Club:

Bucket of balls, cones, locker room door sign, jerseys, practice pinnies, First aid kit, Player of the Game necklace. 

Team Budget & Fundraising

The club covers most seasonal costs. Teams are responsible for additional expenses, such as tournaments, team events, photographer, clothing/water bottles. 

Work with your team manager concerning any items that require extra funds.

If you require reimbursement for approved expenses please email receipt to:

Genevieve Baechler - hurricaneslacrosse.accts@gmail.com

Tournaments

Talk to your team manager about tournaments you would like the team to enter.