Coach and Volunteer Requirements

You must Register as a Coach or Volunteer with USA Hockey. Volunteer Registration is free.

https://membership.usahockey.com/ 

This registration will enable you to complete contact information and enter your USA hockey number for the upcoming season.

Register as an FYHP Team Staff Member

Register as an FYHP Board Member (coming soon)

USA Hockey requires this EVERY OTHER year. At the beginning of the season, they experience a large backlog, so get this done as soon as possible as it may take up to two weeks to process. 

You must do this on a computer. The form will not work on a phone. 

• When prompted to enter a code, please use: 35615801.
• You will need to upload a picture of a valid photo ID to complete this process.

http://usahockey.com/backgroundscreen

This needs to be completed EVERY season. Once you have registered with USA Hockey complete SafeSport.

https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

For coaches only - you must complete age-specific module(s) for the age level(s) of play you will be coaching.

This must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities. A coach cannot be added to a roster unless this is completed.

The new USA Hockey e-Learning System, which includes the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Age-Specific Modules courses, is available to all users.

• Log into your Coaching profile on USA Hockey Learning
• Look under the age specific modules section to complete the module for the age group you will be coaching and the Foundations of Player Development Module.

For coaches only - you must attend a Coaching Education program (CEP) by December 31.

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 4.

• *Coaches for 8U teams should remain at Level 1 until they start coaching an older age level. 
• A coach may attend only one (1) certification clinic per year. 
• Once Level 4 is achieved, coaches will need to complete 5 credit hours of continuing education within each subsequent three-year period"

https://lms.usahockeylearningcenter.com/learn

Please note: You do NOT have to take a clinic in Massachusetts. This means that if there are virtual or in-person options available in other states, you may register for them. 

Typically, there will be sessions through November, but they fill up fast. Register for a course as soon as you can to reserve your spot. Keep an eye on the USA Hockey course listing page as new trainings are added frequently.

FYHP will reimburse CEP fees for any coach in our program who registers and completes all requirements (other than CEP) before 8/1.

FYHP will reimburse CEP plus USA Hockey fees for first-time coaches who registers and complete all requirements (other than CEP) before 8/1.

*** Any volunteer who does not complete these requirements in a timely manner will be red-lined by USA Hockey and be removed from their role.***