THSLL News

Kingwood High School Men’s Lacrosse

Head Coach Position

Program Overview

District/Division: THSLL, South Texas, Class B

Kingwood High School, located in northeast Houston, Texas, is seeking a Head Coach who is deeply invested in the long-term success of both the high school and youth lacrosse programs. The ideal candidate will exemplify professionalism, leadership, and sportsmanship while fostering a positive and development-focused environment. Built on a strong foundation of player development and community involvement, the program includes Varsity, Junior Varsity and communicates with the youth pipeline. Our goal is to continue evolving into a premier program in the Houston area—focused on player development, competitive success, and long-term sustainability.

Position Objective

Kingwood Lacrosse is seeking a collaborative, growth-oriented Head Coach to lead all aspects of the program. The successful candidate will:

• Provide leadership, structure, and vision across Varsity and JV
• Build and sustain a year-round development model that supports multi-sport athletes
• Elevate competitive performance and strengthen the player development pipeline
• Partner with the Board to deliver a positive and sustainable experience for players and families

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Culture

• Serve as a positive role model, emphasizing sportsmanship and foster a strong and disciplined team culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and respect
• Communicate clearly and consistently with players, families, and the Kingwood Lacrosse Board (including regular program updates, seasonal expectations and overall direction)
• Maintain strong alignment with KHS Athletics, including coordination with the Athletic Director

Coaching & Player Development

• Design and implement a comprehensive coaching curriculum across the high school program
• Plan and lead structured practices and competitive game strategies
• Recruit, develop, and mentor coaching staff

• Support individual player development through regular feedback
• Implement a player development framework to evaluate and track athlete growth: Pre-season (Fall Ball) goal setting and skills assessments. Mid-season (Spring) reviews and ongoing development plans. End-of-season exit meetings and feedback sessions

Program Development & Pipeline

• Support and strengthen a sustainable feeder system from local schools in the community
• Engage with youth coaches and players to build long-term program continuity
• Promote participation among multi-sport athletes in coordination with school athletics
• Formulate strategies to compete for a State Championship at the Varsity level.
• Create inseason and offseason strength training and conditioning
• Represent the program at community events and support ongoing program visibility

Staff & Operations

• Recruit, mentor, and lead assistant coaches across all levels
• Oversee on-field preparation, including practice execution, game strategy, and player readiness
• Manage game-day coaching responsibilities and in-game adjustments
• Utilize film and scouting as tools for player development and game preparation
• Collaborate with the Board on scheduling, logistics, and program planning
• Ensure compliance with league standards while maintaining strong relationships within THSLL

Seasonal Commitment & Structure

The Head Coach is expected to provide leadership across a year-round development framework, including:

• Fall player development and team integration
• Pre-season preparation and system implementation
• Spring competitive season execution
• Off-season engagement, including strength and conditioning support and program planning

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred
• Strong understanding of lacrosse fundamentals, strategy, and player development
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to mentor, inspire, and motivate student-athletes
• Commitment to building a positive culture and developing a full program pipeline
• Active recruiting network and relationships in the collegiate lacrosse landscape is a plus
• Collegiate playing or coaching experience preferred

Compensation & Submission

• Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, with potential bonus opportunities
• Qualified candidates will receive immediate consideration

For consideration, please complete the following google Head Coaching Form and email below items to bjorgensen27@gmail.com.

1. Resume
2. Coaching philosophy