COYLL Coaches Corner

Practice Guide
COYLL RULES
Rules "Cheat Sheet"

Coaching Reminders

  • Enjoy the ride as a coach! Find your own joy and love for coaching and building positive relationships.
  • Fun and learning first, then competition! Do the first two, then the third comes much, much easier.
  • Remember, lacrosse is the tool not the outcome.
  • You may never truly know or see the impact you had on a kid while you coached them. It will be there, eventually.
  • “I’m really glad you’re here.” Can be a game-changing statement to a kid.

On Field Coaching Tips

  • Be mindful of ball to player ratio! No long lines of waiting.
  • Fundamentals and Reps!
  • Sneak running into drills, not at the end of practic.
    Emphasize quick transitions between drills and water breaks.
  • Learn and remember names and faces as fast as possible.
  • Keep huddles short and don’t face kids into the sun. No kids behind coaches during huddles.

Interacting with Officials

The Golden Rule:  Support the Development

Our officials are high school players from your own community. Like the players on your roster, they love the sport of lacrosse and are still developing their skills. While they are trained and certified, they are learning as well. Treat them with the same patience you offer your players.

Protocol for Communication

  • The Head Coach Only: Only the Head Coach is permitted to interact with officials. Assistant coaches and parents should refrain from addressing the officials during gameplay.

  • When to Talk: Conversations should only occur between quarters or at halftime, and only if absolutely necessary.

  • Where to Talk: All discussions must take place at the scorekeeper’s table.

  • Unified Conversation: The Head Coach of the opposing team must be present for any discussion with the officials to ensure transparency and fairness.

Standard of Conduct

  • Zero Tolerance for Hostility: Coaches should never argue, yell at, or insult an official.

  • Perspective: This is a developmental league. Mistakes will be made by players, coaches, and officials alike. Use these moments as teaching opportunities for your athletes on how to handle adversity with class.