Coaching

Please read all the information in this section before registering for a clinic.

USA Hockey coaching clinics provide a universal certification for all coaches no matter where the clinics are held or where the coaches are from. All head and assistant coaches must have a USA Hockey coaching education program (CEP) coaching card with the appropriate level sticker by December 31st of the current season and must also be listed correctly in the USA Hockey coach’s certification list at www.usahockey.com. It is the coaches’ responsibility to make sure both of these requirements are met.

If a coach is unable to produce a current, up to date USA Hockey coaching card with the appropriate level of certification ( see the coaching grid in this section ) by December 31st of the current season, the coach in question will be INELIGIBLE to coach any on-ice activity. This includes all practices and games. Note that only USA Hockey certified coaches are allowed on the ice and on the bench. Each USA Hockey roster can have up to 4 coaches listed. No other team personnel (except for players) can be on the ice during practices or on the bench during games. That means no medical person, gate opener, mgr, trainer, etc.

Coaches’ certification is good for 3 seasons. A coaches’ certification is considered expired or deactivated if the coach attended a clinic on or before 2003. Note that when a sticker indicates 2003-04 season that means the coach certified in the fall of 2003. As of 2005 all stickers have an expiration year on them.

Example 1: A coach, who attended a level 1 or 2 clinic in 2004, must attend the next level by December 31st of 2007. If not, their card expires. See all the options below for the level 3 coach under Coaching Program Progression.

Example 2: A coach, who attended a level 1 clinic during 2005, must attend a level 2 clinic in 2008 or the coaching card expires.

Example 3: A coach who attended a level 2 clinic during 2006 must attend a level 3 clinic in 2009 or the coaching card expires.

If a coaching card is expired or deactivated for levels 1, 2 or 3, a coach must attend the next level clinic to reactivate the coaching card. See other level 3 options below.

Coaching Program Progression
All coaches shall progress through the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program, attending a coaching clinic at least once every three years through level 3. Upon completion of level 3, the coach shall do one of the following within three years: register online and attend another level 3 clinic, recertify level 3 online at USA Hockey under the coaches section, or register online and attend a level 4 clinic. A coach who certified level 3 in 2004 must complete one of the above options in 2007. Level 4 coaching certification is good for life and does not expire or deactivate.

Level of Play Coaching	Coaching Education Program Level
Mites (all 8 and under programs)	Level 1
Squirt (10 and under)	Level 2 (pre-requisite Level 1)
Pee Wee (12 and under)	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Bantam (14 and under)	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Midget (16 and under)	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Midget (18 and under)	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Midget Tier I and II National Tournament Bound	Level 4 (pre-requisites Level 1, 2, and 3)
High School	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Junior C	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Junior A and B	Level 4 (pre-requisites Level 1, 2, and 3)
Girls 8 and under	Level 1
Girls 10 and under	Level 1
Girls 12 and under	Level 2 (pre-requisite Level 1)
Girls 14 and under	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Girls 16 and under	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)
Girls 19 and under	Level 3 (pre-requisites Level 1 and 2)

Clinic Format and What You Need To Bring To the Clinic
A coach may attend one coaching clinic per day in order (level 1, 2, 3…). Clinic check-in is 8:00-8:45 AM and class is from 8:45 AM-4:30 PM. Always check the clinic detail where you registered at www.usahockey.com for any changes in dates and locations.

Coaches must attend the entire clinic in order to get their certification. If a coach is unable to attend, arrives late or leaves early, no certification will be awarded and no fee will be refunded. Coaches should not register for any clinic if they cannot commit to the entire day.

It’s mandatory to bring a government photo id, pen/pencil, notepad, skates, stick, and gloves to the level 1 clinic. Coaches will be issued a level 1 USA Hockey coaching card when they complete the clinic. Helmets are mandatory for on-ice.

No on-ice session for level 2 and higher. Bring a government photo id, pen/pencil, notepad, and a USA Hockey coaching card. If coaches lose their coaching card, they can still attend the clinic if they are listed in the coach’s certification list at the previous level and have successfully completed their online registration for the next level. See also the USA Hockey Coaching Clinic Online Registration and Lost/Damaged Coaching Card Replacement.

USA Hockey Coaching Clinic Online Registration Requirements
Wisconsin has mandatory online registration at www.usahockey.com using credit card, debit card and gift card for the exact amount. No manual registrations or walk ups with cash or checks will be accepted. Successful online registration is the only guarantee that a coach will have a seat at the clinic. If coaches need online payment assistance they must contact their local hockey association. All Wisconsin USA Hockey hosted coaching clinics will be available for registration on August 15th. See clinic level registration instructions below and read all the information before registering.

USA Hockey online coaching clinic fees are as follows: Level 1= $30, Level 2 = $40, Level 3 = $50, Level 3 Recertification = $55, Level 4 = TBA and Level 5 = TBA

All current coaches plus existing coaches that attended coaching clinics before USA Hockey online registration was in place, must do a search on the “coaches certification list” at USA Hockey prior to any online registration. New coaches that attend clinics will not see there names in the coaches certification list right away because it takes time to update the USA Hockey database.

If a coach is listed in the coach’s certification list but their coaching card is expired, they must register for the next level clinic and attend the clinic before December 31st of the current season to reactivate the card.

Coaches can attend one clinic per day. USA Hockey online registration allows a coach to register and attend up to 3 coaching clinics in order by December 31st. Coaches can register online for multiple clinics (in order) before they attend.

New coaches who need level 3 have to complete all 3 levels in order by December 31^st of the current season. Coaches should register for all the clinics right away. Do not register for a level and wait to register for the next level. The coach’s new level may not be uploaded fast enough to USA Hockey and the system may deny your registration for the next clinic.

Clinics may close one week prior to the clinic date and will close when the clinic is full (maximum number of seats has been reached). Once the limit has been reached the clinic will not accept any more coaches. No exceptions.

Coaches must not be a “no show” at clinics. They may be denying another coach from registering and attending a clinic.

Coaching Clinic Online Registration
New coaches must not make any errors on their name, zip code, and date of birth. Errors are the number one reason why coaches fail the level 2 online registrations. USA Hockey software must see a match on all three items every time a coach registers for a clinic. The USA Hockey online clinic registration and the coach’s certification list tract all coaches using the three categories. The level 1 registration will accept the errors but all subsequent clinic registrations will fail because the coach is not recognized.

Names should be entered first and last only. Do not use middle names or middle initials. Last names should not be followed by Jr., II, etc. Mistakes are also made on the date of birth pull down because coaches go too fast or do not verify what’s entered. It’s also recommended that coaches do their own registrations. The coach’s certification list has the date of birth hidden from view. Date of birth errors cannot be corrected at the clinic. Corrections have to be done by USA Hockey so do not make any mistakes. DOB errors can take up to 4 weeks to correct during the season.

Print confirmation form, if successful on registration. Also click and print the registration form – see highlighted words on the confirmation form. Coaches can use the form to check for any errors on their name, zip code, date of birth, etc.

Or www.usahockey.com click “coaches banner”,
Click “coaching clinics”
Click “coaches certification list” (current coach’s check of past certification level)
Click “Click here to register for a USA Hockey coaching clinic”
(Do not click “register online”. This is for USA Hockey membership insurance)

Click “detail”, read the detail, fill out form, and click “confirm”
Print the confirmation form, if successful on the registration. Also click and print the registration form –see highlighted words on confirmation form. Coaches can use the form to check for any errors on their name, zip code, and date of birth.

Coaching Certification List – Reporting Errors
The coach’s certification list serves as an aid for verifying the coach’s certification. It is not intended to serve as a record. The Coaching Education Program (CEP) card reflects the most current and accurate certification level attained.

If a coach’s name does not appear on the list or the information does not accurately reflect the current certification level, please contact the USA Hockey National Office as follows:

Fax or email a copy of the front and back of the CEP card to USA Hockey coaching department. Insure that the CEP number, name, and certification sticker(s) are all visible and legible. Also include your full name, current address, date of birth, telephone number, and email address. Please send to Alison Raines via fax at 719-538-1160 or email as follows to AlisonR@usahockey.org.

Level 3 Online Re-Certification
Go to www.usahockey.com
Click “Coaches banner”
Click “Level 3 Recertification”
Coaches must be an existing level 3 in the Coaches Certification List to recertify.

Lost / Damaged Coaching Card Replacement
Go to www.usahockey.com
Click “Coaches banner”
Click “Coaching Certification”
Click “Replacement Cards” and follow the procedure
Click also “FAQ” and follow that procedure as well.

Clinic Refund / Transfer Policy
Go to www.usahockey.com
Click “Coaches banner”
Click “Coaching Clinics” and follow the procedure
No refunds or transfers within 48 hours of a coaching clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Go to www.usahockey.com
Click “Coaches banner”
Click “FAQ”

Parent Education
Go to www.usahockey.com
Click “Coaches banner”
Click “Parent Education”

Student Coaches
Go to www.usahockey.com
Click “Coaches banner”
Click “Coaching Certification”
Click “Student Coaches”

ACE Coordinator Responsibilities at the local hockey association
Go to www.usahockey.com
Click “Coaches banner”
Click “ACE Program”
Click “ ACE Director Handbook”

Waivers
Contact Matt Walsh - USA Hockey Central District Coach in Chief at
Walee0514@aol.com

Wisconsin USA Hockey Coaching Clinics Available August 15
Go to www.usahockey.com to register and for all the up to date changes on clinic locations or clinic additions and deletions.

Date	Level	Location
September 22	1	Milwaukee-University School
September 23	2 & 3	Milwaukee-University School
September 29	1	Green Bay
September 30	2 & 3	Green Bay
October 6	1	Schofield-Greenheck Fieldhouse
October 7	2 & 3	Schofield-Greenheck Fieldhouse
October 13	1	Madison-Rodeway Inn
October 14	2 & 3	Madison-Rodeway Inn
October 20	1	Eau Claire-Plaza Hotel
October 21	2 & 3	Eau Claire-Plaza Hotel
November 3	1	Minocqua-Lakeland H.S.
November 4	2 & 3	Minocqua-Lakeland H.S.
November 10	1	Beloit-Memorial Hospital
November 10	1	Hayward-High School
November 11	2 & 3	Hayward-High School
December 1	1	Wisconsin Dells-Chula Vista
December 2	2 & 3	Wisconsin Dells-Chula Vista
December 8	1	Waupun-Middle School
December 9	2 & 3	Waupun-High School
December 14	1	Tomah-Cranberry Lodge
December 15	2	Tomah-Cranberry Lodge
December 16	3	Tomah-Cranberry Lodge

Clinic Questions
Coaches should first contact the local hockey association ACE Coordinator or Coaching Director with questions on the Coaching Education Program/Coaching. The second contact for questions is by email to the individual clinic instructor listed on the clinic detail at USA Hockey.

WAHA Contacts
Levels 1, 2 & 3
Paul Caufield - WAHA Coach in Chief
1048 Republic Dr.
Mosinee, 54455
Email pcaufield@wahahockey.com
H = 715-344-5011, W = 345-2854, C = 218-2193

Mike Connor – WAHA Coaching Program and Player Development
840 210th Ave
Somerset 54025
Email mconnor@wahahockey.com
H/O = 715-247-5100

Dave Witting – Player Development Director
2038 Lane Drive
Beloit 53511
Email coachwitts@earthlink.net
608-364-0429

Matt Walsh – USA Hockey Central District Coach in Chief
IA, IL, KS, MO, NE, WI
walee0514@usahockey.com