Coaches

Halifax Hurricanes - Coaches Guide

Coaching Requirements

• Coaches must be properly NCCP-certified for the age division that they are coaching (see table below).

• If not certified, coaches will be asked to take LNS Coach Certification courses. You can find information on upcoming courses on the LNS Website.

• Coaching information, including current certifications and access to NCCP training modules, can be found on The Locker (Coaching Association of Canada).

• Additionally coaches must complete the NCCP Safe Sport Module online through The Locker. This training module is free and takes 60 to 90 minutes to complete. 

• All bench staff must submit a current Criminal Records Check (CRC) with a Vulnerable Sector Screen.

RAMP Overview

RAMP is the official sports management platform used by:

• Lacrosse Nova Scotia
  
  
• Halifax Hurricanes
  
  

Websites:

• League Website: http://mmll.ca
  
  
• Club Website: http://hhla.ca
  
  

What You Need to Know:

• Your team will be set up in RAMP with the roster already loaded.
  
  
• Game (MMLL) and practice (Hurricanes) schedules automatically populate.
  
  
• Coaches and players must use the app to set availability for each game and practice.
  Sync the schedule with your personal calendar.
  
  

Practices and Games

You play an important role before, during, and after practices and games.

Responsibilities:

• A certified coach needs to be on the floor before any players. Players are required to wear helmets at all times when on the floor for shoot around, practices, and games. 
• Ensure the 2 Deep Policy is followed in all dressing rooms.
• Confirm player availability and arrange affiliate players if necessary (MMLL affiliation rules - regulation 6) 
• Enforce any suspensions (you’ll receive notifications).
• Assist with any injuries and follow up if needed.
  
  

Team Parent Meeting

Team managers will organize and host a parent meeting early in the season. Be prepared to introduce all coaching staff and speak to season goals, expectations, and rules.

Practice Scheduling (Floor Time)

Contact: Julie Finck - jfinck21@gmail.com 

Each team receives one weekly practice. Communicate with your team manager if your team needs to trade or cancel a practice time.

Team Equipment

Contact: Nathan Sullivan - nsullivan15@hotmail.com  

Provided by the Club:

Bucket of balls, cones, locker room door sign, jerseys, practice pinnies, First aid kit, Player of the Game necklace. 

If you feel your goalie needs different size equipment, reach out to Nathan. 

Team Budget & Fundraising

Contact: Brent Neeve - brentneeve@gmail.com 

The club covers most seasonal costs. Teams are responsible for additional expenses, such as tournaments, team events, photographer, clothing/water bottles. 

Work with your team manager concerning any items that require extra funds.

Tournaments