Becoming/Continuing as a Coach

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Want to join the team?

Please review the information on this page to ensure that you have taken the necessary steps to be considered as a coach.

After, please fill out the Coaching Registration with the link below.



Reach out to your Age-Division Board Rep with questions.


how to become a usa hockey coach

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. A few basic steps requirements are as follows:

USA Hockey Requirements must be completed before participating in any team activities:







coaching education program requirements

**Must be completed by December 31 of the current season.**


Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. The Coaching Clinics for Levels 1-3 only run September 1 to December 31.

Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. The online modules are available from September 1 to December 31. If you are coaching more than one age group, select the module for the highest age-group that you will coach.

In order to coach, you are required to be certified at the appropriate level for the upcoming season. Learn more about Coaching Education Program Requirements.

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