Coaching Requirements

All Coaches must be registered with USA Hockey for the current season

Registration Link

A current background screening is required.  Screenings are good for 2 years.  You can check if your screening is up to date in the coaches portal on the USA Hockey website.  

Background Screening Link

This is a yearly requirement.  After the initial course is completed, the following 2 years will be a "refresher" then the full course must be repeated

SafeSport Link

The appropriate age level module must be completed prior to being added to a roster.  These do not expire, so if done in the past do not need to redo.

Modules Link

All coaches must have a current CEP certification.  If you are CEP 1-3, yearly you must take the next level.  Once you reach level 4 every 2 years you must complete 5 continuing education credits (CEU's).  Your current status and number of CEU's for your current cycle are visable in your coach's profile on the USA Hockey website.

Clinics Link

This is also a yearly requirement.  Concussion training is offered through various providers.  Two available providers are below:

NFHS Training

CDC Training