Become an OWFL Coach
Each year, the OWFL and our member clubs are dependent on a dedicated group of coaches to deliver supportive, safe, and competitive environments for our athletes of all ages to grow and develop. Interested in becoming a coach? This page will outline information on the formal certification process for new and returning OWFL coaches. Please reach out to your local club for specific declaration and application dates!
COACHING CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS​
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Community Level Certification - All new coaches (including assistant coaches)
Option 1:
Zoom - Thursday March 5th 7-10pm
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In person Sunday March 29th 1-4pm in Oshawa
Option 2:
Zoom - Thursday March 5th 7-10pm
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In person Sunday April 26th 1-4pm in Orangeville
Option 3:
Zoom
Thursday April 9th 7-10pm
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In person Sunday April 26th 1-4 in Orangeville
Option 4:
In person only - Sunday March 29th 9-4pm in Oshawa
Option 5:
In person only - Sunday April 26th 9-4pm in Orangeville
The link to register for the community clinics COMING SOON - CHECK BACK HERE TO REGISTER!
Coaches can start on the following in preparation for their Community clinic:
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Step 1:
If BRAND NEW COACH to OWFL, you will first need an NCCP #
This link indicates how to do this: https://www.coachesontario.ca/nccp-training/getting-your-nccp/
If you are a coach in another sport or discipline of Lacrosse you can use your existing NCCP #
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Step 2:
BEFORE attending the course you must have completed the following modules on your own time - but before the course! These modules can be found at https://thelocker.coach.ca/
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NCCP Rule of 2**, FREE, 15 min**
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NCCP Making Headway** (concussion training), FREE, 90min**
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NCCP Emergency Action Plan** (EAP), FREE, 15min**
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Make Ethical Decisions, $85, 4hrs + evaluation (recommended)
** Completion of these modules prior to attending the course will be verified through your NCCP #**
Note: If you have done these modules for coach training in another sport, you do not need to repeat
Step 3:
In addition to registering for the coaching clinic when the link opens with the OLA, coaches must also be registered with their club in their club sportzsoft system - please ensure you are doing this now - contact your club head on how to do this!
Competitive Level Certification - All returning coaches coaching in U15 or higher (including assistant coaches)
Option 1:
In person Saturday March 28th in Oshawa 9-4pm
Option 2:
In person Saturday April 25th in TBD (Will be West End likely Oakville) 9-4pm
The link to register for the community clinics COMING SOON - CHECK BACK HERE TO REGISTER!
Coaches can start on the following in preparation for their Competitive clinic:
Step 1:
BEFORE attending the course they must have completed the following additional modules on their own time - but before the course! These modules can be found at https://thelocker.coach.ca/
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Mental Health in Sport**, FREE, 45- 60min**
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Safe Sport Training**, FREE, 90 min**
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Make Ethical Decisions, $85, 4hrs + evaluation (recommended)
** Completion of these modules prior to attending the course will be verified through your NCCP #**
Note: If they have done these modules for coach training in another sport, they do not need to repeat
Step 3:
In addition to registering for the coaching clinic when the link opens with the OLA, coaches must also be registered with their club in their club sportzsoft system - please ensure you are doing this now - contact your club head on how to do this!
Community or Competitive Certification for NCAA or OUA Players Only
In Person Saturday May 23rd 5-10pm - in KW Rim Park
NCAA/OUA athletes planning on taking the course on this date please complete this form:
NCAA/OUA Player Coaching Clinics - Complete this Form to Register
***All of the above pre-clinic requirements are the same for this clinic - see above for pre-clinic requirements depending on level being taken***
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​Any other questions can be directed to admin@owfl.org.
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CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
ALL coaches and personnel in the OWFL who may come into contact with any participant under the age of 18 must have a current police check on file with their home club.
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Check with your home association webpage for additional links to Criminal Record Check policies and/or declaration forms.
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Click here to complete a Criminal Record Check using the OLA's sponsored Sterling Backcheck.
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OFFENSE DECLARATIONS
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​If coaches, trainers and volunteers have submitted a Criminal Record Check and have been a volunteer in successive seasons, they require an Offense Declaration to be submitted yearly. Click here for the OLA Offense Declaration Form.
TRAINER CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS​
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When registering online as a trainer, a copy of the valid certification must be uploaded in order for your registration to be completed and approved.
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If you registered as a trainer last year and your certification is still valid, there is no need to upload a copy of your certification as it is kept on the system. However, you are still required to register each year as a trainer.
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CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
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As a reminder, all coaches and bench staff including trainers in the OWFL who may come into contact with any participant under the age of 18 must have a current Criminal Record Check on file with their home club.
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Check with your home association webpage for additional links to Criminal Record Check policies and/or declaration forms.
Click here to complete a Criminal Record Check using the OLA's sponsored Sterling Backcheck.
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OFFENSE DECLARATIONS
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​If trainers, coaches or volunteers have submitted a Criminal Record Check and have been a volunteer in successive seasons, they require an Offense Declaration to be submitted yearly. Click here for the OLA Offense Declaration Form.
Skills & Drills
Are you an OWFL coach looking for new drills and inspiration for your team practices? Stay tuned as we will be looking to add a list of resources to help improve your ability to develop your athletes on and off the field.
Making Head Way (Concussion Awareness)
Player safety is of paramount importance to the OWFL. Brain injuries can have devastating consequences which is why every coach and trainer needs to have a basic understanding of concussions.
ALL coaches and trainers require the NCCP Making Head Way eLearning Module to be completed.
