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Coaching Requirements

Quick Overview

 * No tie between CEP level and hockey age that they are coaching. i.e. a Bantam coach no longer needs to be a level 3

* Each level has a module.  Coach must take that module to participate.  i.e. a Peewee coach will also be coaching a Mite team and assisting on a Squirt team...that coach will need to take the PW module, Squirt module AND Mite module.

 * Modules take approx 6 hours to complete.  It takes approx 24 hours to update the system after he/she takes the course.

* No more coaches cards -- all verification is done through the roster download.   

* Level 4 and 5 coaches WILL have to take the online modules.

*  Any coaches on a roster that need their certs but get them by 12/31/11 a supplemental will need to be stamped to keep them on the team.  If they have not received the proper certifications they will be blacklinesd on 1/1/12.
 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Student Coaches * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

(1) Student Coach

A player age 13 through 17 who is currently properly registered with USA Hockey may serve as a Student Coach.

(2) Qualifications

  • Must attend a training session conducted by the local hockey association or audit a Level 1 clinic (not required to pay nor will they receive certification credit).
  • Must always be under the supervision of a carded, screened adult coach during all practices, clinics, try-outs and in the locker room.
  • May help out at practices, clinics, try-outs only. (May not participate as a player in scrimmages or games when acting as a STUDENT COACH).
  • May not act as a head coach or an assistant coach during practices or games.
  • May be on the bench during games with an adult. The STUDENT COACH will count as one of the maximum of four Team Officials allowed on the bench.
  • Must wear a helmet with full face shield, gloves and skates while on the ice. Must wear helmet during games while on the bench.
  • May only work with players at least one full playing age level below the STUDENT COACH (e.g., a Bantam age player may act as a STUDENT COACH at the Pee Wee, Squirt or Mite level).
  • The organization that is using the STUDENT COACH must provide a form indicating on the team on which he/she is participating as a STUDENT COACH, and, if applicable, what team he/she is properly registered/rostered as a player. A model form is available on the usahockey.com website.
  • Upon reaching the age of 18, the STUDENT COACH must comply with the USA Hockey Screening Program and meet the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program requirements which will qualify him/her to act as an assistant or head coach.
     

*****  Must register with USA Hockey

*****  Student Coach Form can be found on the Forms Page under Participant Info. Make a copy of the signed form for rostering