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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.
USA Hockey Coaches. USA Hockey makes an unequaled commitment to coaching education, which means that members of USA Hockey receive unrivaled support and resources for developing young players. The Coaching Education Program requires both certification and registration to be eligible to coach.
Prior to the start of all games throughout the season all coaches are required to indicate their current certification status on the scoresheet, regardless of their certification level. All coaches (except for juniors) must legibly print their USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) card.
Click here to look up your certification if you're unsure about which Level coach clinic you need to complete. Make sure you register for the correct clinic level that you need. Coaches can only take 1 clinic per season.
The new USA Hockey e-Learning System, which includes the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Age-Specific Modules courses, is available to all users. Log into your Coaching profile to begin: https://courses.usahockey.com/public.
What are the steps to become a USA Hockey coach? 1. Register as a member of USA Hockey www.usahockeyregistration.com. 2. Complete the background screening (found on your affiliate website). 3. Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training (required every two years). a. Click here for more information. 4. Attend the appropriate level certification ...
Coaching Education Curriculum Materials. Download all the resources from the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program below.
All coaches must enter USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education with a coaching clinic each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 3. EXCEPTION: Coaches of 8U or younger players may remain at Level 1 or their current level.
All USA Hockey coaches will possess a USA Hockey Coaching Education Program card with valid certification stickers OR a printout from the USA Hockey Online Certification list. It is the responsibility of the local association to identify those coaches who do not meet the certification requirements.
All coaches must complete the online age-specific modules PRIOR to participating with their team. All coaches must enter USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education with a coaching clinic each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 4.
