USA Hockey makes an unequaled commitment to coaching education, which means that members of USA Hockey receive unrivaled support and resources for developing young players. The Coaching Education Program requires both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required. 

Massachusetts Hockey is offering EXCLUSIVE clinics to Mass Hockey Coaches! Get your CEP done before the start of the season. Click the link below to register. More clinics will be posted as they become available -  check this page frequently for more clinics. 

USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program require both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required. A few basic steps requirements are as follows:

USA Hockey Requirements (Must be completed before participating in any team activities)

Register as a member of USA Hockey. (Cost is $46 plus any affiliate fees if applicable).

Complete the background screening. 

Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training. (Required every year and cannot be added to a roster until completed) (Coaches will need to create/log in to their profiles, click the link under the home tab to the coach eLearning site.)

Complete the Foundations of Player Development Pre-requisite. (Coaches will need to complete the Foundations of Player Development module before purchasing their age-specific module. Once a coach completes the Foundations of Player Development module there will be a 15-minute window before they can purchase and complete their age-specific module).

Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. (Cost is $20 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level. Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed) 

Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed by Dec. 31 each season)

Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. The Cost is $60. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. You can take clinics from April 1-Dec. 31 each season.