Coaching Info

USA Hockey and New York State Hockey require all coaches and on-ice helpers to complete the following items. If you have any questions about these items please contact the ACE Coordinator, Eric Lord.

1. Register on TAHA website: volunteer registration page
2. Register with USA Hockey: membership.usahockey.com
3. Complete the required background screening: usahockey.com/backgroundscreen
4. Complete the required SafeSport training: usahockey.com/safesporttraining
5. Complete the Foundations of Player Development Pre-requisite and the Age Specific Training Module for the level of play that you are coaching: usahockey.com/agespecificmodules
6. Register for a Coaching Clinic: usahockey.com/coachingclinics

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