Coaches Corner

Coaches

 

CMYHA is as committed to our coaches as our coaches are committed to our kids. This page is designed to help make your job as a coach easier and more rewarding. It includes some general philosophy information, education requirements, clinic schedules, and other helpful information.  If you are interested in coaching this year please fill out an application form and send to coaching@cmyha.org.

CMYHA Coaching Application

For state-wide and national information, including upcoming programs, news, rules, publications, and training videos, visit  USA Hockey.

Education Requirements 

Rules & Regulations - Coaching Education Requirements
USA Hockey Coaching Program

All coaches below Level 4 shall progress through the Coaching Education Program, attending a coaching clinic at least once every three years through Level 3. After a coach has completed Level 3, the coach shall do one of the following: attend another Level III clinic within three years, take a USA Hockey Continuing Education Course within three years, or attend a Level 4 clinic as per the Coaching Education Program Requirement chart. Once Level 4 is achieved, there is no further requirement for recertification.

If a coaches accreditation was received more than three years from the current calendar year, the card is rendered invalid/expired below Level 4 and a refresher course at the same level or attending a clinic at the next level is necessary for the accreditation to remain current. 

USA Hockey Coaching Education Levels		USA Hockey Coaching Education Requirements
Mites (all 8 and under programs)	Level 1	Initiation Program (formerly CI)	Level 1
Squirts	Level 2	Associate (I)	Level 2
PeeWees	Level 3	Intermediate (II)	Level 3
Bantams	Level 3	Advanced (III)	Level 4
Midgets	Level 3	Master (IV)	Level 5
Midgets Tiers I and II*	Level 4	Coaches Certification Database: Search
High School	Level 3
Junior C	Level 3
Junior A & B	Level 4
Girls/Women 10 & Under	Level 1
Girls/Women 12 & Under	Level 2
Girls/Women 15& Under	Level 3
Girls/Women 19 & Under	Level 3
* National Tournament Bound

Rules and Regulations — Evidence of Level
USA Hockey Coaching Program

Proof of coaching education level will be evidenced by a USA Hockey Coaching Education card with appropriate dated verification sticker. This card must be carried by all coaches for all USA Hockey games. Before the start of each game and in the presence of the referee, each coach must present their card to one another for verification of coaching education level. If a coach cannot produce their current and up to date USA Hockey Coaching Education Card prior to the start of the first period, it must be noted on the official game score sheet and signed by the opposing coach.

Beginning January 1 of the current season, prior to the start of the game, all coaches (Head and Assistant) present, from each team, are required to sign the designated area of the scoresheet in order to verify the accuracy of the playing roster, as it appears on the scoresheet, for that game. In addition, all coaches (Head and Assistant) must include their USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) card number, their CEP level (1-Initiation, 2-Associate, 3-Intermediate,4-Advanced, or 5-Master) and the year their CEP level was attained. The CEP card number, level and year attained shall be printed legibly and next to the signature of each coach.

MeAHA Coaches Certification Policy

Screening

All coaches must submit to a background check.  This can be done online.  Background check is good for 3 years. The fee is refundable.  Just forward your confirmation to the coaching coordinator at ace@cmyha.org.  See MeAHA's policy and instructions for details.

Clinics - Information about Level I Clinics has been posted on the MeAHA website under "coaching."

Everyone is required to bring their hockey helmet, skates, gloves, sticks, and elbow pads for the on ice class time. Please bring your coaching card with you.

For more updated information and a pre-registration form, see the MeAHA website.