Welcome to the 2024-2025 hockey season! Berlin Youth Hockey is grateful for your dedication and appreciate the time and effort you put into coaching. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Coaching Director with any questions or support throughout the season.
IMPORTANT: Due to insurance, USA Hockey does not allow anyone other than Players, Coaches and Officials on the ice or the bench.
Any person who wishes to Coach, assist on the ice, or bench needs to complete the USA Hockey Coaching Requirements prior to participating. Please understand these requirements are set forth by USA Hockey and Berlin Youth Hockey must be in compliance
Coaches are responsible for making sure their certification is up to date. Those who are missing any of the requirements will be automatically red-lined by USA Hockey and cannot participate until the requirements are met.
Deadline To Complete SafeSport, Age Specific Module & Submit Coach Registration Form with USA Hockey #.
Background Screening: Due to the turnaround time for Background screenings, please submit them by 7/15 for all 8U-18U Teams & 10/1 for Learn To Skate/Play.
https://membership.usahockey.com/
Must be done yearly.
www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen
The NCSI screening is valid for two years. If you are unsure if you are due for a screening, please ask the registrar. It can take up multiple weeks to process, please plan ahead. You cannot be placed on a roster or coach until it is complete. USA Hockey has already entered the self-registration ID number, you do not need to change this number.
www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining
This is an online course that is valid for 365 days. If this is your first year, you must complete the Core Module training (approx. 90-120 minutes). If you are a returning coach, a refresher is required every year.
If it is your first time logging in, it may take a few minutes for the course to appear.
www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules
USA Hockey requires that coaches take an online course specific for the age of players you will be coaching or helping out with during the season. You only have to take each age module once. Must complete the Foundations Module, prior to taking an age specific module for the first time. available.
There will be an approx 10 minute wait from the time you take the Foundations Module for the age specific modules to become available.
www.usahockey.com/coachingclinics
You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. New clinics become available on Sept 1, Oct 1, Nov 1 and Dec 1.
If incomplete on Nov 1 for split season or Jan 1st for full season you will be ineligible to coach for the remainder of the season. This includes being on the ice or bench during any USA Sanctioned events, practices, and/or games.
*First year Learn to Skate/Play or 8U Coaches: With USA Hockey's "Try Coaching for Free" Program you will still have to complete the USA Hockey Coaching Registration, Age Module, SafeSport, & Background Screening, but do not have to attend the Level 1 Coaching Clinic. If you decide to continue coaching the following year you must follow the Coaching Education Program and complete Level 1. You must inform the Registrar at the beginning of the season if you do not plan to take the Level 1 Coaching Clinic.
BYH Coaches for 8U-18U teams can receive tuition credit to their player's account for the required USA Hockey Membership, Background Check, Coaching Clinic and Age Specific Modules. Coaches are responsible for submitting their receipts to the BYH treasurer at the beginning of the season.
If you have any questions about the coaching process, please contact:
BYH Coaching Director
