Coaching Information
Coaching Certification Requirements
To complete the coaching requirements you will need to visit 3 different websites: USA Hockey, MN Hockey, and the CDC. (Follow links below)
1. USA Hockey. Click here for links to the following steps:
- USA Hockey Coach Registration (required before going on the ice with players)
- Level 1-4 or continuing education hours Certification Clinic. (Must be done by Dec. 31st)
- CEP Age-Specific Modules (required before going on the ice with players)
- SafeSport Certification *Please allow 2 hours to complete this training for the first time - refresher training takes about 30-45 minutes and can be done for 3 years following the initial core training. (required before going on the ice with players)
2. USA Hockey background check. * You will need your USA Hockey Coach # to complete. See link below for more information. This is done every other season. (required before going on the ice with players)
***Register online. Programs - Coaches Registration.
- CDC. Concussion Training (Form needs to be completed EACH YEAR (online training is completed every other year) - certificate and form is submitted to registrar upon completion - this form is done through your online Registration with OYHA). See CDC Heads Up for Coaches concussion training below for more information. (required before going on the ice with players)
- W-9 form. (This is now done through your online Registration with OYHA).