Coaching Information

OYHA and USA Hockey Coaching Requirements:

1. USA Hockey Registration - (Deadline: Pre-Season)
2. USA Hockey Safesport Certification - (Deadline: Pre-Season, Renew Every Year)
3. Background Screening
4. Current CEP card:   USA Hockey Coaching Certification (Deadline: December 31)
5.  Age Specific Module  - (Deadline: Pre-Season )

CEP Coaching Clinic Level Requirements

https://www.usahockey.com/rules

All coaches must have the required certification level by December 31st of the current season.

• All coaches must enter USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education with a coaching clinic each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 3.
• EXCEPTION: Coaches of 8U or younger players may remain at Level 1 or their current level.
• A coach may attend only one (1) certification clinic per year (not including age-specific requirements).
• Coaches who do not coach in continuous years must re-enter the program at the next level when they resume coaching responsibilities.

Once Level 3 is achieved, periodic renewal is required for coaches who have not achieved Level 4.

• Coaching certification at Level 3 is valid for two (2) seasons, as indicated by the expiration date. 
• A coach whose Level 3 is due to expire must take the online Level 3 Recertification Track 1 curriculum or they may move up to Level 4.  Level 3 Track 1 Recertification is valid for two (2) seasons. 
• A coach whose Track 1 Level 3 recertification is due to expire must take the online Level 3 Recertification Track 2 curriculum or move up to Level 4. Level 3 Track 2 Recertification is valid for two (2) seasons.
• Coaches whose Track 2 Level 3 Recertification is due to expire must attend a Level 4 clinic prior to the expiration of their Level 3 Recertification.
• Coaches must complete the online recertification program in order to recertify their Level 3 certifications. Attending a clinic or workshop is no longer valid for recertifying any certification level.

Coaches who attain Level 4 certification are not required to attend any further certification clinics