Coaches Education Program — Level 2

Goals
Level 2 of the US Lacrosse Coaches Education Program is targeted at coaches who have Level 1 instruction and/or experience coaching lacrosse. The goal of Level 2 is to reinforce the responsibilities and philosophies of coaching, which include safety and sportsmanship. Level 2 provides the tools needed to teach more advanced individual offensive and defensive skills, and team concepts. Level 2 also introduces principles of conditioning, nutrition, and psychology of the game.

Objectives (In progress)
• The coach will be able to:
• Apply a positive coaching philosophy in an age-appropriate manner
• Use higher level communication skills to enhance player performance
• Organize a practice for maximum player and team improvement
• Develop standards of sportsmanship and respect
• Understand basic principles of conditioning, nutrition, and mental preparation
• Teach advanced skills and tactics to experienced players of all ages

Coming Soon
Level 2 Online Courses (summer 2005), Level 2 Instructional Clinics