Becoming/Continuing as a Coach
looking to be a bighorns coach
Want to join the team?
Please review the information on this page to ensure that you have taken the necessary steps to be considered as a coach.
After, please fill out the Coaching Registration with the link below.
how to become a usa hockey coach
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:
- Register as a member of USA Hockey - Click here for more information.
- Complete the background screening - Click here for more information.
- Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training (required every two years) - Click here for more information.
coaching education program requirements
**Must be completed by December 15 of the current season.**
Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. The Coaching Clinics for Levels 1-3 only run September 1 to December 31.
Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. The online modules are available from September 1 to December 31. If you are coaching more than one age group, select the module for the highest age-group that you will coach.
In order to coach, you are required to be certified at the appropriate level for the upcoming season. Learn more about Coaching Education Program Requirements.