Coaching Requirements

USA Hockey registration is required annually for Head and Assistant Coaches. Save your confirmation code as you will need it for the additional requirements. When registering be sure to choose the Player/Coach option when asked "What type of member are you registering."

Background screening is required, and is good for two seasons. Coaches need to complete the background screening BEFORE they are allowed on the ice. Due to new requirements from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”), USA Hockey will be implementing a national level background screening policy. This process has a $30 fee.

ALL Head and Assistant Coaches, Managers, Locker Room Monitors, and Board Members need to complete the USA Hockey SafeSport online training prior to being placed on a roster.   SafeSport registration is free, and SafeSport training is now required every year.  In many cases, all that is required is a quick "refresher" course that can be completed in around 20 minutes.

For login, you will be redirected to your MyHockeyHQ Portal Login screen. If you do not yet have an account here please follow the directions for "First time members," read carefully. Once you are in your My Member HQ and on your Dashboard you will see SafeSport Training on the right half of the page.

Complete Age Specific Modules 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 (please verify your expiration). Coaches completed modules can be found in the USA Hockey Online Coaches Certification list.

Ensure your Coach Education Program or CEP level certification is up to date and appropriate for the level you are coaching.   If your CEP is expiring you MUST find the next available class on-line and complete prior to 12/31/2024.  EXCEPTION: Coaches of 6U, 8U or younger may remain at Level 1 or their current level even if it has expired. 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.

The last step is to register as a Coach with the Sauk Prairie Youth Hockey Association.