Become a Coach
We're always looking for talented individuals to coach our youth hockey players. We want the coaches to be as prepared and educated as possible while representing our youth hockey organization. All coaches listed on a roster must complete all steps of the following certification process:
Register as a coach with USA Hockey
- www.usahockeyregistration.com
- Cost is $51.00; takes about 10 minutes to complete
- Registration is good for 1 year
Complete the Mid-American Hockey Volunteer Screening (Background Screening)
- A link will be provided to fill this out in your USA Hockey confirmation email
- Cost is $30.00; takes less than 30 minutes; all on-line
- Good for 2 years
Complete the appropriate Coaching Education Program (CEP)
- https://www.usahockey.com/coachingclinics
- Cost is $60.00; these can be done virtual or in person.
- A coach must start the CEP at level 1 and must continue his education with a coaching clinic every year until he achieves level 3. A coach may attend only one CEP per year. Once level 3 is achieved, a coach can renew level 3 every 2 years for 6 years, then must progress to level 4. Once level 4 is achieved, no further certification is necessary.
Complete the Age-Specific Module for the level your coaching
- https://learning.usahockey.com/
- Cost is $20.00; takes 5-6 hours to complete, all on-line
- An ASM has no expiration date.
- Those just starting must also take the 'Foundations of Player Development' before you will be able to take the ASM.
Complete the USAH SafeSport Program
- www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining
- Free; takes 1-2 hours all on-line.
- Good for 2 years
Complete the Ohio Concussion Training Module
- Online Concussion Management Training | Ohio Department of Health
- Free; takes 30 minutes all on-line.
- Good for 3 years