The Calgary Knights Lacrosse Association depends on parent and community volunteers to help provide excellent coaching and mentorship to our players in all age groups. We welcome those interested in coaching to contact our Coaching Director, Trevor Piper, at coaching@calgaryknightslacrosse.com.
Coaching Application - All interested coaches must register as a coach with the Knights in RAMP.
Please see important resource links below:
CDLA Coach Certification Requirements 2026 and coaching clinic dates
ALA Youtube Channel - Skills and Drills Videos
General Coach Requirements (All Levels)
Must be 16 years of age or older
All coaches must be registered in RAMP prior to attending any floor sessions (including evaluation floor times)
All coaches on the bench (Head and Assistant) must meet certification requirements
Coaches may complete one certification course per season
First-year coaches must start with Community Development
If your NCCP Locker shows “In Training” for courses taken between 2019-present, you are still eligible to coach (This is a known Lacrosse Canada / NCCP issue)
Coaching Requirements Overview
| Requirement | U7 - U13 Coaches | U15 - U17 Coaches |
| Minimum Age | 16 years | 16 years |
| Registration in RAMP | Required (with member club) | Required (with member club) |
| Community Development | Required | Required (Prerequisite) |
| Competitive Introduction | — | Required |
| Making Ethical Decisions (MED) | Required | Required |
| Making Headway in Sport | Required | Required (if not already completed) |
| Required (valid 4 seasons) | Replaced with Safe Sport Training | |
| Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSS) | Required (valid 3 seasons) | Required (valid 3 seasons) |
| Understanding the Rule of Two | Required | Required (if not already completed) |
| NCCP Emergency Action Plan | Required | Required (if not already completed) |
| Safe Sport Training | — | Required |
| Mental Health in Sport | — | Required |
Additional Coach Resources
Exhibition Game Policy - TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COST OF REFEREES
Fun Games/Drills that improve skills
If you want to provide feedback for a referee, please follow the following procedures:
- if you can, note which official you want to provide feedback on
- go to the following link and complete the online form (http://www.albertalacrosserefs.com/coach-reports.html)
U13 HOKS A Team Evaluations
Foothills Okotoks Field House, Aldersyde, Red Floor
U15 HOKS A Team Evaluations
Foothills Okotoks Field House, Aldersyde, Red Floor
U17 HOKS A Team Evaluations
Foothills Okotoks Field House, Aldersyde, Red Floor