Become a Coach

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What are the steps to become a coach? USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program require both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required. A few basic requirements are as follows:

USA Hockey Requirements
  • Register as a member of USA Hockey.
  • Complete the background screening.
  • Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training.*

    *Safe Sport training expires after 12 calendar months; renewal must be completed on/before your expiration date no matter where that falls during the season.
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Coaching Education Program Requirements
  • Register and attend the required certification clinic. You can only attend one clinic per season. The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31.
  • Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. The online modules are available from September 1 to December 31.
  • You must attend the required clinic and complete the necessary online age-specific module(s) by December 31 of the current playing season to continue coaching on January 1.

Coaching Ethics Code