Coaching Requirements

You must Register as a Coach with USA Hockey:

https://membership.usahockey.com/ 

Upon completion – email a copy of your confirmation number to 

http://usahockey.com/backgroundscreen

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

https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

This needs to be completed EVERY season. Once you have registered with USA Hockey complete SafeSport. Upon completion – email a copy of your completed certificate to

For coaches only - you must attend a Coaching Education program (CEP) by Jan 01.

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://coursesearch.usahockey.com.

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.

For coaches only - you must complete an online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play they 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.

https://www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules



Framingham Youth Hockey will reimburse any coach in our program for the costs of their coaching education requirements

*** Any coach who does not complete these requirements in a timely manner will be red-lined by USA Hockey and cannot participate in team activities.