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)
3. CDC. Concussion Training (Needs to be completed EACH YEAR - certificate and form must be submitted to registrar upon completion). Some modules and CEP level training also include concussion training. See CDC Heads Up for Coaches concussion training below for more information. (required before going on the ice with players)
4. W-9 form. This must be filled out every year to be paid.