FAQs

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 USA Hockey Screening Policy All USA Hockey coaches and instructors will comply with the USA Hockey Screening Policy. Failure to comply with the policy will result in the forfeiture of coaching privileges in programs, at sites, or events under USA Hockey’s governance. https://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen


  The SafeSport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for one (1) season beginning on 4/1/23. Once you have completed the Core SafeSport Course, there will be a Refresher Course available for individuals who have previously completed the core SafeSport course and need to recertify. Users completing the SafeSport refresher course will be certified for an additional season.  SafeSport Training FAQs: https://www.usahockey.com/resourcesanddownloads


  USAH Coaches Course:

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)

https://www.usahockey.com/coachingcertification


  Coaching CEP LOOKUP: https://cepsearch.usahockey.com/


  Coaching Education Program Requirements:

All coaches (head and assistants) must be educated at the proper clinic level and have completed the following:

  • Register with USA Hockey
  • Complete the required background screening
  • Complete the required SafeSport training
  • Complete the appropriate Age-Specific Training Module
  • Complete Proper Clinic Level before Dec. 31

https://www.usahockey.com/coachingclinics