Apply to be a Head Coach for 2022-23 Season:  https://forms.gle/vgtbChdc4cDGMHS56

1.  Complete the SYHA Coaching application
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON

2.  Register with USAHockey for the current season ($54)
https://membership.usahockey.com/

USAHockey Coach Registration is $54 and will be reimbursed by SYHA later in the hockey season.

3.  Complete Background Check ($30)
http://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen

Screening is valid for two seasons.  Background checks are $30 and will be reimbursed by SYHA later in the hockey season.

4.  Complete or refresh your SafeSport Training (Free)
https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

The USA Hockey SafeSport training program is available to all USA Hockey registered coaches, officials, employees and volunteers at no cost.   Full SafeSport training and refresher training are each valid for one season.  The program will automatically determine if you need to take the full course or the refresher course.

5. Complete your Online Age-Specific Modules ($10 per module)
https://www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules

The new USA Hockey e-Learning System, which includes the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Age Specific Modules and Level 3 Recertification courses, is available to all users.   Age-Specific Modules only need to be completed once per age level (8u, 10u, 12u, etc). 

Online Age-Specific Modules cost $10 per module and will be reimbursed by SYHA later in the hockey season.

Your current CEP Level and completed Age Specific Module can be viewed at:  https://cepsearch.usahockey.com/

6.  Complete Virtual Coaching Clinic.
https://www.usahockey.com/coachingclinics

All coaches begin by attending a Level 1 clinic and then progress through the levels year by year.  Virtual clinics can be within any state, not just NY.

The cost of coaching clinics will be reimbursed by SYHA later in the hockey season.

Please contact ACE or VP of Hockey Operations with any coaching questions. https://www.schenectadyyouthhockey.com/contact