Coaching Info

USA Hockey’s policies require all  on-ice hockey volunteers (head coaches, assistant coaches, on-ice assistants to register with USA Hockey, complete SafeSport training, complete a background check, compete CEP training, and age specific modules.

If you have any questions about these items please contact the ACE Coordinator, Eric Lord.

In accordance with USA Hockey policies, all on-ice volunteers—including head coaches, assistant coaches, and on-ice helpers—must complete the following requirements before participating in team activities:

Register with USA Hockey

Registration must be completed annually before participating in any team activities.

https://membership.usahockey.com/

Complete SafeSport Training

SafeSport training is required for all coaches and must be renewed annually.

https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

Complete a USA Hockey Background Screening

All coaches must complete a background screening through NCSI, USA Hockey’s national screening provider. Background screenings are valid for two seasons and cost $30.

https://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen

Complete the Foundations of Player Development Course

This online prerequisite course is required for all coaches before attending a USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) Clinic.

https://www.usahockey.com/coaches

Complete the Appropriate Age-Specific Module

Coaches must complete the Age-Specific Module for the age level they are coaching. This is a one-time requirement for each age classification coached.

https://www.usahockey.com/coaches

Complete a USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) Clinic

Coaches must register for and complete the required CEP Clinic level based on USA Hockey coaching certification requirements.

https://www.usahockey.com/coaches

Complete TAHA Volunteer Registration

All coaches must complete the Troy Albany Hockey Association (TAHA) Volunteer Registration each season. This registration is required to gain access to your team page and coaching resources.

Please note: TAHA Volunteer Registration must be completed annually by all coaches, regardless of previous participation.

https://www.troyalbanyyouthhockey.com/registration/68646

Important: Coaches must maintain all USA Hockey requirements and certifications in good standing throughout the season to remain eligible to participate in on-ice activities.

Visit https://www.usahockey.com/coaches for all USA Hockey requirements.

Coaching Clinics

Clinics need to be completed by December 31.

New clinics are created monthly, so check back often if you don't see one that works for you.

Level 3 Certification

Level 3 is only valid for one year.

You must obtain Level 4 before December 31 of the next year.

Level 4 courses are now offered online.

Level 4 Certification

Level 4 is valid for three years.

Coaches need 5 CEP credits every year.

Mites

Mite coaches only need Level 1, which does not expire.

Age-Specific Modules

Must be completed before you can be on a roster.

There are now only 3 modules: 8U, 12U, and 13+.

Background Screening

Conducted through USA Hockey.

This is to be completed every other season.

SafeSport

Refresher courses are required every season.

The complete course is required every three seasons.