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 (Cost is $40 plus any affiliate fees if applicable). USA Hockey Registration
• Complete the background screening. Background Screening though NYSAHA
• Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training (required every two years). USA Hockey Safe Sport Training.

Coaching Education Program Requirements (Must be completed by Dec. 31)

• Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. (Cost is $40 plus any lunch fees if applicable) You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. (The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31). USA Hockey Coaching clinics.
• Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. (Cost is $10 per module) (The online modules are available from September 1 to December 31.) USA Hockey Coaching online modules.