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Steps to Follow for All Coaches Regarding Registration/Certification
USA Hockey has completely overhauled the Certification system starting this year. The amount of effort required has increased substantially to align with the level of insurance coverage and desire to have highly trained coaches on the ice and behind the bench.
We truly appreciate your patience during this year of transition as well as the time both on and off the ice to make this season special for our players.
Step One - Registration with USA Hockey
Use this link to Register with USA Hockey and start the process:
Step Two - Register with MYHA Hockey
The Registration "2011-2012 MYHA "Coach" Registration" is not currently available.
Step Three - Complete the Online MN Hockey Screening Form
A link will be provided to help you fill out this online form. Please forward the confirmation e-mail from MN Hockey to Sara Fabian (MYHA Registrar) as a backup proof of compliance. Sara's e-mail is ssfabian@msn.com
Step Four - Check Your USA Hockey CEP Certification Level and Status
All Coaches must have a current CEP status (expiration date of Dec 31 2012 or later) or register and attend a CEP session by 31 Dec 2011.
CEP Levels and Skater Age Levels are no longer linked. Each coach must complete the next CEP level if expired, or if the coach has an expiring Level 3 certification, may take an online recertification. Level 4 CEP Certifications do not expire.
USA Hockey Coaching Certification List
Check your coaching certification level and expiration information with USA Hockey! You must be current to coach in the coming season!
Step Five - Register and Attend the Appropriate CEP Certification Session
Multiple sessions in Oct and Nov are listed for various coaching levels. Please ensure you know which level you need to attend and sign up now to avoid longer drives for sessions. There are Level 1 and 2 sessions in WBL.
CEP Classes for Levels 1, 2, and 3 at various locations
Link to CEP Classes in various locations: Level 1 in WBL on 15 Oct and 5 Nov and at Hastings and St Cloud on 1 Oct --- Level 2 in WBL 15 Oct and 5 Nov and on St Cloud on 8 Oct --- Level 3 in St Cloud on 29 Oct ---
Step Six - Complete an Age Specific Module for Each Age Level You Plan to Coach
Age Specific Modules are new to USA Hockey this year. You are required to complete a separate module for each age level (Mite/U8, Squirt/U10, PeeWee/U12, etc.) you plan to coach.
These modules are approximately 5-6 hrs in length and you can pause or exit and resume in the spot you left off at.
MYHA must and will take a hard stance on ceritification and age specific module completion for coaches going forward. We cannot accept the risk exposure of not being under the USA Hokcey umbrella for insurance purposes. Thanks for your understanding, patience, and time to complete these sessions.
Link to Age Specific Modules
Links to Register are now available!!!
Contacts for Coaches
For General Registration and CEP Certification Questions contact John McCarty.
John McCarty
VP and CEP Chair for MYHA
For Coach Selection and Overall Coach/Player Items contact Jeff Murphy.
Jeff Murphy
MYHA Coach/Player Review Board Chair
Head Coaches, for Team Book Signoff questions regarding players and coaches, please contact Sara Fabian, MYHA Registrar. There is a limit to the number of assistant coaches that can be rostered. Think about having parents help with dryland sessions or other activities if you have an abundance of parents volunteering to be on the ice.
Sara Fabian
Registrar
Additional Information and FAQs on the Changes for 2011-12
Age Specific Online Module Training (Required for all Coaches in 2011-12)
Dear USA Hockey-registered Coach,
It is an exciting time to be a part of USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program. Throughout the month of September we will launch our new online age-specific modules. These modules represent a revolutionary approach to help you become the best hockey coach possible. We are providing you with information specific to the age level of play you are coaching so you can reach your players where they are in their developmental process.
Each week in September will feature the launch of a new age level module, beginning with the 8 & Under Module on September 6th. The full schedule is as follows:
September 6th: 8 & Under (Mites)
September 13th: 10 & Under (Squirts)
September 20th: 12 & Under (Peewees)
September 27th: 14 & Under (Bantams), and 16/18/19 & Under (Midgets)
The modules feature presentations from USA Hockey and current and former National Team Development staff members, NHL and collegiate coaches, and subject-specific experts, i.e., nutritionists, psychologist, etc. Each age level consists of topics ranging from specific skill development (skating, passing, shooting, body contact, etc.) to goaltending to nutrition and sleep needs of players. All subjects and concepts will be conveyed using video presentations, drill examples, white board graphics, animation, etc.
Modules must be completed before December 31st of the current playing season. Once you register you have 30 days in which to complete the module. All modules started after December 1st still must be completed by December 31st. Please click here to find out more information on the modules and to register.
The new CEP requirements passed by USA Hockey's Board of Directors back in June 2010 require you to complete a module for each age level of play you are coaching. You can complete more than one module per season but can only be registered for one module at a time. The cost for each module is $10. You will also need your USA Hockey membership confirmation number in order to register for the modules. Please click here for information on retrieving that number.
Thank you for being an integral part of the USA Hockey family. You are the direct connection in creating a life-long love of the game in our young players. We hope you find these modules to be a valuable tool in creating that environment. Thank you for all you do.
Mark Tabrum
Director, CEP
cc: District Coaches-in-Chief, CEP Instructors, Youth Council, District Registrars, Associate Registrars, Local Program Registrars
All Coaches Must Register with USA Hockey and MYHA to get on a Roster
It's crunch time coaches... - Sara Fabian - ssfabian@msn.com - is working very hard to get your books ready for games and tournaments. Please turn your rosters around quickly and ensure all coaches are registered with both USA Hockey and MYHA to get on a roster.
Roster Helpful Hints:
- Blue Ink Only
- Full Names (no nicknames or abbreviations) and sign in cursive (first name then last name)
- Coaches initial in the box provided - there is a limit of 5 asst coaches per team
- Please return the packets to Sara by the completion date on the packet. These will be handed out based on the urgency of the need for signoff.
- Team Managers and Coaches are expected to work with players and coaches to obtain the necessary signatures.
As stated in previous e-mails, exceptions will not be made for coaches who are not fully certified. Thanks for your continued support and dedication to MYHA.
USA Hockey is extending the CEP Age Specific Training Module due date to 31 JAN 2102 at 11:59 PM
These modules are required for EACH age level to be on the ice or behind the bench.
Please carve out some time to complete these modules (they take approximately 6 hours each)
Details are listed in Step 6 below
