Coaches must:
1. Apply and be approved by the Coach-In-Chief and HYHA Board of Directors.
2. Register with USA Hockey for the season year (here)
3. Complete a background check as required by USA Hockey (here) before getting on the ice
4. Complete USA Hockey training (here) in order:
a. SafeSport before getting on the ice
b. Age-level module (complete ASAP so roster can be approved)
c. Coaches Education Program (CEP) clinic (complete NLT 31 Dec)
SafeSport certs are good for two seasons
Background checks are good for two seasons
Coach In Chief
In Sept 2006 USA Hockey began requiring all ice hockey coaches and instructors of registered USA Hockey Youth 18 & Under and below, high school, girls’/women’s 19 & under and below, and disabled programs must properly wear an approved ice hockey helmet during all on-ice sessions, including practices, controlled scrimmages and all Coaching Education Program clinics and/or workshops.
Enforce the standard!