USA Hockey Coaching Clinics
USA Hockey's Coaching Clinic Season
It will be very important for all COACHES to PLAN AHEAD to make sure they are getting the correct certification so they are not scrambling at the end of October (split season) or December (full season).
The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31. Level 4 clinics are typically held from March to August with some districts holding them as late as September/October. Clinics for the 2011-12 season will begin to appear in late August with more posted throughout the clinic season.
In order to receive credit for the clinic all attendees must stay for the full day. All clinics must be attended in sequential order and you will only be able to attend one clinic a year.
USA Hockey requires that all affiliates and/or districts shall establish the following requirements without modifications for all coaches (head and assistant).
All coaches must have the required certification level by January 1 of the current season.
a. All coaches must enter USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 3. A coach may attend only one (1) certification clinic per year (not including age specific requirements). Coaches who do not coach in continuous years must reenter the program at the next level when they resume coaching responsibilities. Once Level 3 is achieved, periodic renewal [as outlined in Paragraph (c) below] is required for coaches who have not achieved Level 4. Coaches of Tier 1 and Tier II (National Tournament Bound) 14U, 16U, and 18/19U teams must complete Level 4 in their fourth season of coaching. Coaches who attain Level 4 certification are not required to attend any further certification clinics but must adhere to the age specific requirement as outlined in Paragraph (b) below.
b. In addition to the training in paragraph (a) above, coaches must also complete age specific training components specific to the level of play they are coaching, if they have not already taken that component. This requirement applies to all coaches at all levels, 1 through 5. Coaches may complete more than one age-specific component in any given season.
c. Coaching certification at Level 3 is valid for two (2) seasons, as indicated by the expiration date on the Level 3 sticker.
· A coach whose Level 3 is due to expire must take the online Level 3 Recertification Track 1 curriculum or they may move up to Level 4. Level 3 Track 1 Recertification is valid for two (2) seasons.
· A coach whose Track 1 Level 3 recertification is due to expire must take the online Level 3 Recertification Track 2 curriculum or move up to Level 4. Level 3 Track 2 Recertification is valid for two (2) seasons.
· Coaches whose Track 2 Level 3 Recertification is due to expire must attend a Level 4 clinic prior to the expiration of their Level 3 Recertification.
· Coaches must complete the online recertification program in order to recertify their Level 3 certifications. Attending a clinic or workshop is no longer valid for recertifying any certification level.
d. Grandfather Clause
For coaches who enrolled in the Coaching Education Program prior to May 1, 2011, their entry into the above program will be at their current certification level. Level 1 and 2 coaches must adhere to paragraphs (a) and (b) above, effective May 1, 2011. Current Level 3 coaches must adhere to paragraph (b) and (c) above; effective with the season their Level 3 expires.
This chart outlines the progression for a new coach. Coaches with pre-existing certifications will enter the new program at their current certification level and must adhere to paragraphs 1. (a) and (b) above.
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YEARS OF COACHING
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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Year 1 (ex: 2011-12)
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Level 1 clinic
+ age-specific component
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Year 2 (ex: 2012-13)
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Level 2 clinic
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 3 (ex: 2013-14)
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Level 3 clinic (expires Dec. 31, 2015)
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 4 (ex: 2014-15)
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No Level certification required but can attend a Level 4 clinic
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 5 (ex: 2015-16)
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Complete the online Level 3 Recertification Track 1(expires Dec. 31, 2017), or attend a Level 4 clinic
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 6 (ex: 2016-17)
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No Level certification required but can attend a Level 4 clinic
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 7 (ex: 2017-18)
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Complete the online Level 3 Recertification Track 2 (expires Dec. 31, 2019), or attend a Level 4 clinic
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 8 (ex: 2018-19)
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No Level certification required but can attend a Level 4 clinic
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 9 (ex: 2019-20)
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Must attend a Level 4 clinic
+ age-specific component if not previously taken for current age level
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Year 10 and beyond
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No Level recertification required but must complete age specific component if not previously taken for current age level. Coaches are highly encouraged to attend a continuing education course every two years.
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If you do not see a clinic near you right away, continue to check the website as clinic instructors add clinics on a weekly, if not daily basis. If you do not see one in your area, you may need to travel to a neighboring state to locate a clinic before the end of the calendar year or the start of the next clinic season. Clinic instructors at their discretion post clinics. Please contact your District Coach in Chief for more information.
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Clinic Name |
Clinic
Date |
Location |
City |
State |
Zip |
CEP
Level 4 |
NE Storrs, CT Level 4 July 8-10, 2011 |
7/8/11 -
7/10/11 |
CT-UConn Dodd Research Center |
Storrs |
CT |
06269 |
CEP
Level 1 |
Exeter, NH Level 1 Sept 23, 2011
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(ice session 3:50 - 4:50 PM) |
9/23/11 |
The Rinks of Exeter
40 Industrial Drive |
Exeter |
NH |
03833 |
CEP
Level 4 |
NE Hartford, CT Level 4, October 7-9, 2011 |
10/7/11 - 10/9/11 |
CT-Marriott Hartford/Windsor Hotel
28 Day Hill Road |
Windsor |
CT |
06095 |
CEP
Level 2 |
Concord, NH Level 2 Oct 16, 2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(ice session 2:30 - 3:30 PM) |
10/16/11 |
Holiday Inn
172 Main Street (Classroom)
Everett Arena
15 Loudon Road (Ice Session) |
Concord |
NH |
03301 |
CEP
Level 1 |
Exeter, NH Level 1 Oct 21, 2011
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(ice session 3:50 - 4:50 PM) |
10/21/11 |
The Rinks of Exeter
40 Industrial Drive |
Exeter |
NH |
03833 |
CEP
Level 3 |
Concord, NH Level 3 Oct 23, 2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(ice session 2:30 - 3:30 PM) |
10/23/11 |
Holiday Inn
172 Main Street (Classroom)
Everett Arena
15 Loudon Road (Ice Session) |
Concord |
NH |
03301 |
CEP
Level 2 |
Concord, NH Level 2 Oct 30, 2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(ice session 2:30 - 3:30 PM) |
10/30/11 |
Holiday Inn
172 Main Street (Classroom)
Everett Arena
15 Loudon Road (Ice Session) |
Concord |
NH |
03301 |
CEP
Level 3 |
Concord, NH Level 3 Nov 6, 2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(ice session 2:30 - 3:30 PM) |
11/6/11 |
Holiday Inn
172 Main Street (Classroom)
Everett Arena
15 Loudon Road (Ice Session) |
Concord |
NH |
03301 |
CEP
Level 1 |
Exeter, NH Level 1 Dec 4, 2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(ice session TBD) |
12/4/11 |
The Rinks of Exeter
40 Industrial Drive |
Exeter |
NH |
03833 |
NOTE:
- PLEASE think ahead and register for a clinic as soon as possible.
- Clinics will be posted after September 1 on USA Hockey website.
- Coaches can ONLY do ONE CLINIC per year.
- Coaches must attend and complete a clinic by December 31 (October 31 for split season).
- Clinics will be limited to 60 coaches (Level 2 & 3) and 75 coaches (Level 1).
- All coaches are expected to participate in the on-ice session.
- Clinics will be 8 hours in length and all coaches must attend the entire clinic.
- Coaches must also do an on-line AGE-SPECIFIC MODULE for each age level they will be coaching. After a coach starts an Age-Specific Module it must be completed within 14 days.
- There will be NO WALK-ON at any of the NH Coaching Clinics.
