Coaching Education

All coaches (head and assistants) must be educated at the proper clinic level and have completed the following: 

• Register with USA Hockey
• Complete the required background screening
• Complete the required SafeSport training
• Complete the appropriate Age-Specific Training Module
• Complete Proper Clinic Level before Dec. 31

Notes:

• Online age-specific modules must be completed before participating with the team
• All coaches enter USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education with 1 coaching clinic each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 4
• Coaches of only 8 and Under players may remain at Level 1 until such time as they are coaching any older age level of play
• 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
• More information available at: https://www.usahockey.com/rules

Questions?

SAHA Affiliate Coach-in-Chief

Rick Murray

murrayr@hendrix.edu

Southeastern District Coach-in-Chief

Mike Mulligan

mike.mulligan@usahockey.org

SAHA stongly supports the American Development Model (ADM) which provides age-appropriate guidelines and curriculum to hockey associations across America to help more kids play, love and excel in hockey. Brought to you by USA Hockey, in partnership with the NHL. For more information click the picture below or follow the links below:

ADM Overview

CDC Concussion Training – All coaches, managers and volunteers need to do this 30 minute training session

Heads Up Online Training

Mobile Coaching App

USA Hockey has developed a Mobile Coaching app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The app is free to all registered coaches and gives you access to videos, practice plans, and other coaching materials that you can easily take to the rink. More information available at:

Mobile Coaching App

USA Hockey Coaching Materials

The USA Hockey website is a fantastic resource for videos, practice plans, goaltending materials, ADM information, and small area games. Check out the materials at:  USA Hockey Coaching Materials