ATTENTION LEVEL 1 ONLINE COURSE PARTICIPANTS The Level 1 online courses are currently undergoing updates which include new streaming video and updated skill execution descriptions. Participants should be aware that there may be occasional disruptions to the course and the test questions may not yet reflect the revised material. The courses are, however, fully functional. All online course test results will continue to be valid and will count toward certification requirements in the interim. Accompanying Level 1 DVD’s featuring the new video segments and accompanying drills will also be available shortly for purchase.

Earn Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Certificates by enrolling today! 

Level 2 Online Course
See the latest installment of the Coaching' Education Program - featuring streaming video and instruction from the world's elite players. You must complete the Level 1 online course by passing the test before qualifying for Level 2.
• Please click here for more details and a preview. 

Level 1 Online Course
The Level 1 Online Course is the first step in your journey into the Coaching Education Program and is a pre-requisite for taking the Level 2 Online Course. It is the intent of the curriculum that you complete the online course, then round out your experience with a Level 1 Instructional Clinic, which provides the hands-on, in-person interaction based on the knowledge you receive from the course. Participation also makes you eligible to apply for Level 1 certification. Click here to read more about certification requirements.

Course Registration
Register here for the Level 1 Online Courses.

Level 1 Online Course Login
• Click here to login to the course area if you have already registered for the course(s) and want to reaccess the course(s) and/or reference section.

Course Survey
Once you have completed the Level 1 Online Course, we invite you to take this survey and provide us with some feedback. Congratulations to Ann O'Donnell, the first winner of the online course survey.

Course Fees
The US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program: Level 1 Online Course is available only to US Lacrosse Members. The cost per course is $25 and you will have unrestricted access to the course for 60 days. You will also have continuous access to the reference section as long as your US Lacrosse membership remains active. You may also renew your course access for an additional 60 days for $10. 

Course Objectives
The coach will be able to:
• Build a positive coaching philosophy
• Communicate effectively with players
• Understand basic player safety and risk management responsibilities
• Utilize strategies for teaching skills and tactics for youth and/or beginning players
• Plan for an effective/age-appropriate practice and season

Notes/Information About the Online Course
• The Level 1 Online Course contains photos, diagrams and flash movies to help visually enhance the learning experience.
• The course will generally take about two to three hours to complete and can be done in more than one sitting. You have 60 days access to pass the course test upon first login to the course. You may log in as many times as you like during this period.
• You also receive UNLIMITED, lifetime access to the course reference section, an ever-growing bank of drills, reference material, and information that is continually being improved and added to by the CEP writing staff.
• A post-assessment quiz is offered to test the knowledge gained from the course. When you complete the quiz, you will be enabled to print a certificate of completion in your name.
* Only by completing the quiz will you be able to register for the Level 2 Online Course.

Course Requirements
Browser: Internet Explorer (5.5 or higher), Mozilla Firefox
Plug-ins: Macromedia Flash, QuickTime

Note for Apple/Mac users: The online course works best with Interent Explorer. It is not compatible with Safari, however, many Apple users have been able to access the course by downloading the Mozilla Firefox browser.

Please report technical difficulties by e-mail to support@uslcourses.com.

(Please note that this is not a coaching certification or licensing program; the course is designed as an educational resource and is one of several components for Level 1 certification).

Purchase Online Course Gift Cards
Give the gift of coaching! Click here to download an order form to purchase gift cards good for free or discounted access to the boys' or girls' online course. For every 10 cards ordered you get one card free!

Online Course Gift Cards
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