Coaches Information & Expectations

Rogers Otsego Lacrosse (ROLAX) coaches create a positive learning environment where the youth learn sportsmanship, fundamental skills, teamwork, and responsibility as well as providing the instruction needed to eventually compete in Lacrosse at the high school level.

Rogers Otsego Lacrosse (ROLAX) emphasizes skill development, fair play, teamwork, cooperation, sportsmanship, responsibility, and fun. Each player should be provided the opportunity to play in every game and play different positions.

The information is provided to assist coaches in working with the ROLAX youth athletes.

All coaches MUST:

• Register as a coach with Rogers Otsego Youth Lacrosse (Email registration@rogersotsegolarosse.com)
• Become a verified USA Lacrosse Member Coach
• Complete required safety training and pass a background check
• Complete USA Lacrosse Coaching Certification (See Below)
• Head Coach - Minimum Level Silver
• Assistant Coach - Minimum Level Bronze
• Abide by the ROLAX Coaches Code of Conduct (Signed during ROLAX Registration)

**Until these requirements are met, the coach MAY NOT act in an official coaching capacity or be present on the team sideline during any game or scrimmage.

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While we appreciate the enthusiasm and willingness of parents to step in and help, any person over the age of 18 who participates in a practice for any length of time or even a single occasion is REQUIRED to register with our association and hold a USA Lacrosse Bronze Coaching Membership.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

Only Registered and approved adults have coaching interactions with our players.

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Rogers Otsego Lacrosse (ROLAX) along with the youth lacrosse organizations (GNLL) which ROLAX plays under require that all coaches for the program be registered and obtain the Bronze Level Certification through USA Lacrosse.