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.

1. Register with USA Hockey
2. Registration must be renewed annually.
3. Register with USA Hockey
4. Complete the required SafeSport training (Note: this is required yearly for all volunteers)
5. Complete the required USA Hockey Background Screening (Note: The background screen is conducted through a national vendor, NCSI, and is valid for two seasons. The screening cost is $30).
6. Complete the required USA Hockey Foundations of Player Development Pre-requisite and the Age Specific Training Modules for the level of play that you are coaching.
7. Register and complete the a Coaching Clinic.
8. Complete TAHA Volunteer Registration.

Visit the USA Hockey Coaching Certification page for more information: usahockey.com/coaches

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.

Visit the USA Hockey Coaching Certification page for more information: usahockey.com/coaches