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Coaches Corner

Welcome, Coaches!

 

We have everything you need to know as a coach whether you're a vet or a first-timer with us. If you don't see something that you're curious about, just email us and let us know!

RAINOUTS & FIELD CLOSUREs

BLA will email league, post and update the BLA weather hotline on game days only by 7:30am.
Coaches need to check for practice fields—field closures updated every day at 3pm.

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If fields are closed...
DO NOT PRACTICE!
SUGGEST BLACKTOP PRACTICE.
CLEAN UP YOUR TRASH AFTER GAMES!
BRING TRASHBAGS WITH YOU EVERY WEEK!
TENNIS SHOES ON WET DAYS.

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CLICK HERE FOR AERIAL VIEWS OF COUNTY FIELDS


Coaching Resources

US Lacrosse Drill Archive

The US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program is broken down into three levels, fundamental (Level 1), intermediate (Level 2) and advanced (Level 3) coaching. Bethesda Lacrosse will reimburse any fees incurred for US Lacrosse Coaching Certification.

What if You Were 10 Again? Lacrosse Through a Kid's Eyes
To eliminate those obstacles, we as coaches and parents must supply and nurture a culture that builds instead of breaks.

11 Tips for a First Time Coach
If you are in this position, avoid overwhelm and instead focus on the 11 tips found in this document for first-time coaches. These may be the difference maker for you to enjoy the experience!


Downloadable Guides

Weather Hotlines

 

Montgomery County Weather Hotline

301 579-5610

Sign up for the Montgomery County Field hotline so you receive field closure notice on your phone.

COUNTY FACILITIES
You can add which groups - field closures, etc. - you would like to be added to.

 

BLA WEATHER HOTLINE

301-961-1016

The weather hotline will be updated with clinic and game cancellations.


If you have any questions or if you're interested in coaching, please email Niki Russell!