Applications are now open for Team Coaches for the 2024/25 Southern Box Lacrosse (SBL) Winter Box League season.
Taking place over four Sundays in December 2024 and January 2025, SBL’s Winter Box League is entering its third season and will follow a similar format to last year’s competition; two women’s teams (Ravens and Blaze) will take on each other in the women’s league and four men’s teams (Capitals, Knights, Steelheads, and Hornets) will take part in the men’s league.
Each Team Coach will be responsible for selecting and coaching players throughout the 2024/25 Winter Box League, including during the draft process and competition days, and setting the standard for commitment, professionalism, and integrity for their team.
The Team Coach is expected to be available for each game day and will receive a £40 match fee plus up to £25 in travel at 40p per mile for each game day attended; it is recommended that the Team Coach is not a player-coach.
Team Coaches are responsible for recruiting a Team Manager, who will also receive a £40 match fee plus up to £25 in travel at 40p per mile for each game day attended.
Supporting the Team Coaches, Team Managers will be the primary contact with the league management team and their squad, and ensure the Winter Box League and their team are promoted in a professional manner on social media. Team Managers will also be responsible for team equipment, such as playing jerseys. Although preferable, the Team Manager does not need to attend each game day.
Applicants must have a valid England Lacrosse membership, be over the age of 18 at the time of application, not currently serving any form of suspension issued by a regional association or England Lacrosse, and hold a valid coaching qualification recognised by England Lacrosse of at least Coaching Field Lacrosse (Level 2).
2024/25 Winter Box League competition days:
Sunday 8 December 2024
Sunday 15 December 2024
Sunday 5 January 2025
Sunday 12 January 2025
All games will be held at the Oxford Academy 3G Dome, OX4 6JZ.
To apply, email robert.gooch@gmail.com with the following information:
Full name.
Contact email and telephone number.
England Lacrosse membership number.
Any previous affiliation or preference for a Winter Box League team, including if you have a preference to work with a men’s or women’s team.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
The SBL Winter Box League management team will review applications and contact applicants within five working days of applications closing.
For more information, visit the Southern Box Lacrosse website HERE.