Become a Coach
Our coaches are dedicated, talented people who give generously to support our programs. If you are interested in helping out, please complete the coaching registration found here.
See each team's page to find contact information for coaches of each team.
Coaching Volunteer Hours
- Head Coach: Complete hours fulfilled (credits granted at end of season). Family must still complete public skate, concessions & special event hours for all levels of coaching.
- Assistant Coach:
- For 10u-14u, Head coaches are authorized to fulfill volunteer requirements for up to 3 named assistants for each team. As part of this fulfillment, the named assistants are expected to help with 4 or more sessions of HIP and be present for 3/4 of all practices and games. If not met, they will be considered to achieve the parent coach requirements
- 8U Mites head coaches are allotted 30 hours to grant to assistants, up to 10 hours per coach.
- Parent Coaches:
- For 10u-14u, Head Coaches are authorized to grant up to 40 hours to parent coaches, with no more than 20 hours awarded to each assistant.
Coaching Requirements
MCYHA and USA Hockey Coaching Requirements:
- Register with USA Hockey (Deadline: Pre-Season)
- Complete MCYHA Coaches Registration
- Complete the required background screening (Deadline: Pre-Season)
- Complete the required SafeSport training (Deadline: Pre-Season, Renew Every 2 Years)
- Complete the appropriate Age-Specific Training Module (Deadline: Pre-Season )
- Complete Proper Clinic Level before Dec. 31
- Read the WAHA Coach's Concussion Fact Sheet