2014 SPYLA Coaching Application
St. Paul Youth Lacrosse Association
http://spylacrosse.org.uslaxteams.com/
Coaching Position Interest (please circle):
Head Coach (21+)
Assistant Coach (17+)
Youth Coach (15-17)
Team Interest - please rank 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice:
Boys Youth:
Boys U9 (2/3) _____
Girls Youth:
Girls 3/4 _____
Boys U11 (4/5) _____
Boys U13 (6/7) _____
Girls 5/6 _____
Boys U15 (8) _____
Girls 7/8 _____
Personal Information
Name (first middle last) ______________________________________________
Birth date _____________
Address ______________________________________________________ City ___________________________ Zip ______________
Home phone ____________________ Cell Phone _____________________ Email address_____________________________________
Occupation: ____________________________________________________ Office Phone: _____________________________________
Are you a Student: Yes ____ No____ Year ______School Name: __________________________________________________________
Prior Number of Years Associated with SPYLA:________________________________________________________________________
Do you have children/siblings that play in SPYLA:___________________________________________________ Ages:______________
Certifications: e.g. CPR, Medical, etc.:_________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________
US Lacrosse Member #________________________________
Expiration Date________________
Renew or acquire US Lacrosse Membership for Coaches ($50) at www.uslacrosse.org.
Mandatory Background Check through US Lacrosse if 18 or older ($20). Submit upon application acceptance.
Coaches must complete the US Lacrosse Level 1 Coaching Certification. Level 1 training is free on-line with USL.
Rules & Concussion Training required; see Coaching Requirements on page 3.
Agreement
I give my permission to St. Paul Youth Lacrosse Association to conduct a background check which may include a review of
employment, criminal and child abuse records based on the information provided above. ___________ (initial please)
I agree that I will abide by the US Lacrosse Code of Ethics adopted by the SPYLA and other rules of US Lacrosse and applicable
associations including MN Boys Scholastic Lacrosse (MBSLA), Youth Lacrosse Minnesota (YLM), Minneapolis/St. Paul area Middle
School School Girls Lacrosse Association (MSSLax), and the St. Paul Youth Lacrosse Association (SPYLA). I hereby release,
discharge and/or otherwise indemnify US Lacrosse, MBSLA, YLM, MSSLAX, and the SPYLA, affiliated organizations and sponsors,
employees, boards of directors, the owners of fields and facilities utilized for the program, against any claim as a result of my
participation in the programs. I also understand that regardless of prior appointments, I may not be appointed to a volunteer position
and that false or misleading information on this application is cause for immediate suspension or termination. I understand that if
appointed, I am subject to suspension by the SPYLA at will. In the event I am suspended, I understand that I will receive pro-rated
compensation based on the number of practices and games coached.
_____________________________________________
________________________
Signature
Date
Continue application on Pg. 2
email inquiries/questions/applications to SPYLA President:
Scott Tapio: tapioscott@gmail.com
Mail completed applications to: 1710 Albert St, St Paul, MN 55113
2014 SPYLA Coaching Application
St. Paul Youth Lacrosse Association
http://spylacrosse.org.uslaxteams.com/
Playing Experience: please fill in the number of years playing experience for all that apply:
Lacrosse:
Youth
High School
College
Leagues
_____________:
Youth
High School
College
Leagues
_____________:
Youth
High School
College
Leagues
Lacrosse Coaching Experience: please specify league/school names, dates, positions held
Name (League, School, other)
Dates
Position Held (manager, asst. coach, other)
Other Coaching Experience: please specify sport/league/school names, dates, positions held
Sport (League, School, other)
Dates
1.
Describe your vision of a good youth lacrosse experience:
2.
What will you strive to achieve as a coach?
3.
What is your skill development philosophy ?
4.
How do you organize a practice?
5.
How do you motivate your team?
6.
How do you discipline an individual?
7.
How do you react when you disagree with an official’s call?
8.
How do you decide who plays what position?
9.
What is your philosophy on equal playing time?
Position Held (manager, asst. coach, other)
email inquiries/questions/applications to SPYLA President:
Scott Tapio: tapioscott@gmail.com
Mail completed applications to: 1710 Albert St, St Paul, MN 55113
2014 SPYLA Coaching Application
St. Paul Youth Lacrosse Association
http://spylacrosse.org.uslaxteams.com/
COACHES: KEEP THIS PAGE!
Coaching Requirements:

Head Coach = Age 21+, Assistant Coach = Age 17+, Youth Coach = Age 15-17
Compensation: Head Coach = $800-1000, Assistant Coach = $500 - $600, Youth Coach = $300-$400
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Completion of SPYLA Coaching Application
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Sign & Date US Lacrosse Code of Ethics (attached) and return w/ application.
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US Lacrosse Membership for Coaches Mandatory, 18 years and older (this provides insurance for association and coach).
Cost is $50. Provide USL membership number on application. Youth Coaches provide current membership number.
Obtain or renew USL membership at: www.uslacrosse.org

Successful background check if 18 years or older. Obtain through US Lacrosse. Cost is $20.
USL link: www.uslacrosse.org
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Completion of US Lacrosse CEP Level 1 Online Course is Mandatory (Certificate must be provided)
This is a FREE online course (for USL members), which is the first step to further certification if desired.
USL link: www.uslacrosse.org
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Boys Rules & Concussion Training, Mandatory for all Coaches:
- The following on-line training replaces the Rules Meeting for Boys Coaches, 18 years and older
(For Boys Coaches younger than 18, a Mandatory Rules Meeting is still required)
To register, go to http://laxtraining.activemoodle.com/amember/signup.php and then select "MBSLA Coaches Training".
Enter the coupon code 13TRAIN#MBSLA. (The course is free to you, but the system requires that we enter a price, so the $997
price is designed to make sure no one registers without a coupon code.)
This will create your account in the online training system using your username and password.
Then go to http://laxtraining.activemoodle.com to log into the system.
Coaches Code of Conduct and Concussion Training will all be tracked in this system.
This Training is good for All MBSLA (spring) & YLM (summer) Coaches.
Girls Youth Coaching requirements:
- Girls: Middle School Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association (MSSLax)
MSSLax schedule found at: http://www.msslax.com/
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Mandatory attendance at 90% of scheduled games.
Mandatory attendance at 90% of all scheduled practices.
Compensation can be reduced or with held based on poor attendance.
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Overall time commitment;
- Pre-season practices from mid April thru May (Sat am, Mon & Thurs pm)
- Summer Practices and Games in June & July, 3-4 evenings per week
email inquiries/questions/applications to SPYLA President:
Scott Tapio: tapioscott@gmail.com
Mail completed applications to: 1710 Albert St, St Paul, MN 55113
US LACROSSE CODE OF ETHICS Final Draft - September 2, 2008
The mission of US Lacrosse is to ensure a unified and responsive organization that develops and promotes the sport by providing
services to its members and programs to inspire participation, while preserving the integrity of the game. US Lacrosse grants the
privilege of membership to individuals (players, coaches, officials and leadership) and organizations committed to the tenets of its
mission.
Inherent within all professional organizations is the potential for conflicts of interest, harassment, abuse of power, and other forms of
unethical practice. Through the establishment of an organizational Code of Ethics, US Lacrosse has defined a set of guidelines to
promote and protect the spirit of the game, safeguard the best interest of the participants, and establish and maintain standards of
behavior. The Code is not intended to serve as a set of rules, but rather, to outline general principles and guidelines of aspirational
virtues and proper ethical behavior for all members, volunteers, staff and any other individuals and organizations that chose to affiliate
with US Lacrosse.
The definition of ethical behavior is having an understanding of the difference between right and wrong and at all times choosing to do
what is right. This definition should be applied at the individual level to those within the US Lacrosse umbrella: employees, volunteers or
individuals who represent US Lacrosse within the community at large, as well as the corporate level pertaining to the actions of US
Lacrosse, as an organization. Ethical considerations are integral, not optional, elements of all sports activities and apply to all levels of
participation. US Lacrosse encourages all members to acknowledge and follow ethical guidelines and demonstrate integrity by
voluntarily agreeing to adhere to a moral or ethical code.
Participation in the sport of lacrosse provides a powerful vehicle for a participant’s personal growth and development, teaching the
value of respect, fairness, teamwork, communication, responsibility, truthfulness, non-discrimination, honesty and integrity. These
values serve as the core ideals for the US Lacrosse Code of Ethics.
Respect
A key component of ethical behavior is respect, which is defined at the individual, team and corporate levels. Individuals should value
the opinions, views and roles of others who work to further the mission of the organization. All should safeguard the dignity, privacy and
freedom of individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, socio-economic status, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability
or nationality. Respect defines the value that US Lacrosse, as an organization, places on honoring the history of the sport, and
demonstrates the regard it shows to the various and disparate constituencies that have come together to form US Lacrosse to further
the growth and development of the sport.
Fairness
Fairness is making decisions without favoritism or prejudice. US Lacrosse firmly believes that the concept of fairness is fundamental to
sport. Anything that creates an unfair advantage violates the spirit, as well as the integrity, of the sport of lacrosse.
Teamwork
Teamwork is defined as a cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of individuals who work collectively in the interest of a
common goal. US Lacrosse believes there is significant value in promoting teamwork, both on and off the field, in every segment of the
sport. All members of US Lacrosse, its staff, and volunteers should adopt and promote the philosophy that greater success can be
achieved when individuals sacrifice their desire for personal accomplishment in favor of the benefits of their team.
Communication
Communication is an attempt by individuals to create shared understanding. Communication is an active ‘two way street,’ requiring a
balance of articulating, listening, writing, reading, observing, questioning, analyzing, and evaluating. Communication is verbal,
nonverbal, or written, sent through various media, and transmits a thought provoking idea, gesture, or action. US Lacrosse members,
employees and those individuals or groups representing US Lacrosse, should communicate with clarity, honesty, timeliness, and
openness. Communication should include all pertinent information shared transparently with all appropriate recipients. Clear, honest,
timely communication allows collaboration and cooperation to occur, building a stronger game and community for sport.
Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest is present in any instance in which the actions or activities of an individual representing or acting on behalf of US
Lacrosse could result in actual or perceived personal gain or advantage, and/or have an adverse effect on the interests, mission or
integrity of US Lacrosse. Individuals who represent and serve US Lacrosse, at the local, regional or national levels have a duty to
disclose any financial interest or personal obligation that may, actually or perceptually, affect the independence of their judgment.
Legality
All members of US Lacrosse, its staff, and volunteers are obligated to comply with all applicable laws. Violation of the law is not
tolerated. US Lacrosse reserves the right to review such violations, which may result in revocation of organizational and/or member
status.
Representing the fastest growing national sport, as an emerging force in sports organizations and leadership, US Lacrosse has a duty
to provide positive influence over athletic administrators, programs, officials, coaches, and players. The goal of US Lacrosse, in creating
the Code of Ethics is to promote sportsmanship and character by teaching, advocating, modeling and enforcing ethical principles, while
preserving the integrity of the game.
By affiliating with US Lacrosse, individuals and organizations agree to comply with the aspirational guidelines set forth in the Code of
Ethics. Failure to adhere to this Code of Ethics may result in revocation of membership or affiliation. US Lacrosse encourages others
involved with the sport of lacrosse to adopt and follow these important guidelines.
Signature: _______________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
http://www.uslacrosse.org/info/codeofethics.phtml