Education and Training
With the explosive growth of the sport of lacrosse around the country, the need for knowledgeable, experienced coaches and officials is greater than ever before. US Lacrosse is committed to providing opportunities to develop these important leaders. Our Pittsburgh chapter is dedicated to providing as many resources to our region as possible. Together, we offer the following programs. If you need assistance with any of these programs, please contact us at info@laxburgh.com.
The Coaching Education Program
National Player Clinics
Officials Training Programs
Physical Education Curriculum for Schools
The US Lacrosse Nationwide Parents Guide
Recruiting U
Additional Educational Resources to Purchase
The Coaching Education Program
In accordance with the US Lacrosse Strategic Plan, the US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program has been established to create a multi-level, national, standardized education curriculum and additional resources, accessible to all coaches at every level.
Give your players the extra edge, hone your coaching skills, and be part of the only national standardized lacrosse coaching program designed to give you the tools to enhance your coaching at every level. The Coaching Education Program includes Certifications, Online Courses and Instructional Clinics. To obtain more information, click here: http://www.uslacrosse.org/cep/index.phtml
National Player Clinics
The U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams Programs routinely conduct inexpensive one-day clinics around the country for youth lacrosse players. Have fun while learning the skills of the game from the best players in the world. These clinics are an excellent opportunity for youth and high school boys and girls to learn from the best players in the United States. To obtain more information, click here: http://www.uslacrosse.org/programs/nationalclinic.phtml
Officials’ Training Programs
Are you ready for the stripes? US Lacrosse offers comprehensive training for both new and advancing men’s and women’s lacrosse officials in Western PA. Please contact Andre Sanders at aloa_assigner@yahoo.com for more information about becoming an official. Online tests and other resources are also available here: http://www.uslacrosse.org/programs/officialstraining.phtml
Physical Education Curriculum for Schools
Have more fun in PE class by teaching lacrosse with our comprehensive, easy-to-use, student centered physical education curriculum! Lacrosse is a fast paced activity that keeps students moving and helps encourages higher fitness levels. This is currently the only lacrosse-specific school curriculum available and we’ve made it easy to implement it into your current physical education programs. To obtain more information, click here: http://www.uslacrosse.org/education/curriculum.phtml
The US Lacrosse/Nationwide Parents’ Guide
This online guide, sponsored by Nationwide® Insurance, serves as an introduction to the sport for parents who are relatively new to the game. The information provided - from game rules to coaching suggestions - is designed to help parents in their understanding of the sport. The guide can be found here: http://www.uslacrosse.org/education/parentsguide.phtml, and will be posted directly on this site in the near future.
Recruiting U
In the fall of 2008, Lacrosse Magazine launched a year-long series examining the current state of college recruiting, a topic on which families, prospects, coaches and others expend considerable resources, time and emotion. The articles will be posted here as they are completed: http://www.uslacrosse.org/education/recruiting.phtml
Additional Educational Resources to Purchase
US Lacrosse provides members and future members with a number of valuable pieces of information with the US Lacrosse Online Store. Books, manuals and videos to assist coaches, officials and players are available for purchase and US Lacrosse members receive a 10 percent discount. Click here to visit the online store: http://www.uslacrosse.org/store/
