USA Hockey Coaching Certification
Step 1. USA Hockey Registration
*REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COACH
USA Hockey registration is required for all players and coaches who take the ice. This is effectively your insurance that helps cover medical expenses in the event of a hockey related injury.
Step 2. Safesport
*REQUIRED BEFORE GETTING ON THE ICE.
Safesport is an online module to help coaches and volunteers become aware of the information necessary to help prevent abuse from occurring in our sport.
STEP 4. USA HOCKEY COACHING CERTIFICATION
*REQUIRED ANNUALLY PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31ST.
Coaches not completing their course will be automatically removed from the roster by USA Hockey.
STEP 5. USA HOCKEY AGE SPECIFIC MODULES
*REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLY TO ROSTER AND COACH
In addition to your in-person coaching certification USA Hockey requires that coaches take an online courses for both the specific age of players that you will be coaching and another one covering player safety. You only have to take each module once specific to the age you are coaching.