Discover ways you can help our program through coaching and find coaching resources. 

Commitment

The commitment to coach runs March through June and time depends on age group. 

• Little LAX  & 3/4 - 2 weeknights and 1 weekend day: approximately 6 hrs per week. 
• 5/6 - 3 weeknights and 1 weekend day: approximately 8 hrs per week. 
• 7/8 - 5 weeknights and 1 weekend day: approximately 11-12 hrs per peek.

Coaching Requirements

All coaches new or returning will be asked to complete the following: 

• Coaching Application -  2026 APPLICATION HERE
• Review the MA Youth Lacrosse and WYLO Code of Conduct
• Complete/attend required MASS Youth Lacrosse Training(s)
• Pass a background check
• Attend the Coaches Meeting in early Spring
• Agree to expectations
• Head coaches must be at least 21 years old

Coaches will be reimbursed for the cost of any required training. 

For their dedicated time volunteering, coaches receive 1 free athlete registration. *This will be in the form of a reimbursement at the end of the season after all commitments have been completed; including trainings, signoffs, and participating in practice/games.

Coaching Support & Resources

Along with the annual meeting in the spring, Coaches will be provided with resources before and during the season. These include sample practice plans, game plays, etc.  Each season WYLO seeks a parent on the team as the Team Manager to help Coaches with administrative tasks like collecting code of conduct forms & fundraising efforts and communication with other team parents and players. WYLO Coaches Resources Folder. 

Mass Youth Lacrosse and US Lacrosse also has some excellent trainings and references as well. 

Coaches can always reach out to our coaching director at Coaching@WindhamLacrosse.com.