Coaches Corner

It is very important for our coaching volunteers to become certified each season. Steps 1-5 below MUST be met before a coach can be rostered and be on the ice with their team. If you have not completed all required steps you cannot be on the official USAH roster and on the ice or behind the bench for an on-ice team event.

STEP 1: USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION

• Required annually. Save your confirmation code / USA Hockey # as you will need it for the additional requirements.
• LINK: USA Hockey Registration

STEP 2: DYHA COACH REGISTRATION

• You must register with DYHA using the link below. Once you have registered and provided us with your USA Hockey #, we will be able to help you track your other requirements.
• EMAIL JESS SMITH- jesssmith0572@gmail.com

STEP 3: USA HOCKEY BACKGROUND SCREENING

• Background screening is required and valid for two (2) years. 
• Coaches need to complete the background screening BEFORE allowed on the ice. 
• USA Hockey's national background screening process requires a $30 fee. This means if you completed a screening anytime after 4/1/2025, it should be good for the 2025-2026 season.  
• It is your responsibility to confirm a valid screening.  
• The eight digit self-registration ID number for USAH to initiate your screen is 35615801
• LINK: USA Hockey Background Screening 
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STEP 4: USA HOCKEY SAFE SPORT TRAINING

• ALL Head and Assistant Coaches, Managers, Locker Room Volunteers and Board Members need to complete the USA Hockey SAFESPORT online training.  SafeSport training is free, and in some cases all that is required is a quick "refresher" course that can be completed in 15-20 minutes.
• LINK: USA Hockey SafeSport Training

STEP 5: ONLINE AGE SPECIFIC MODULES

• You must complete an Age Specific Module for EACH playing level you will be coaching.  If you have completed an online specific age module in a previous year, you do not have to re-take that module. 
• Coaches completed modules can be found in the USA Hockey Online Coaches Certification list.
• LINK: Online Age Specific Modules 

STEP 6: USA HOCKEY CEP TRAINING

• Your Coach Education Program (CEP) level certification must be up-to-date and appropriate for the level you are coaching.
• If your CEP is expiring you MUST find the next available class online and complete prior to 12/31/2025.  
• EXCEPTION: Coaches of Mite, 8U or younger may remain at Level 1 or their current level even if it has expired. 
• For Travel team coaches, if your level 1 and 2 have expired, you need to proceed to the next level.  
• Review your current CEP level with the USA Hockey Online Coaches Certification list. 
• Register for an available clinic at USA Hockey Coaching Clinics. CEP Levels 1, 2 and 3 clinics are now provided virtual!
• IMPORTANT - If you do not complete the required CEP level before December 31st  you will be removed from your roster and will no longer be eligible to coach for the remainder of the season.
• LINK: Register for a USA Hockey Coaching CEP Clinic 

STEP 7: CHECK ON YOUR CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS

• Want to know where you are with certification requirements, check out this page.
• LINK: Coaching Requirements Report 

Please see the USA Hockey Coaching FAQ's regarding CEP requirements.

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