INTERESTED IN HELPING?
Each year, our Head Coaches rely on assistant coaches to support them. This assistance is needed both on the ice during practices and on the bench during games. If you're interested in helping out, whether on the ice or on the bench, here’s how you can get started. Please be sure to follow all the necessary steps, which must be completed before you step on the ice or enter a locker room.
Steps for becoming a USA Hockey Coach for YAHA
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:
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USA Hockey Requirements (Must be completed before participating in any team activities)
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Register as a member of USA Hockey. Click here for more information.
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Complete the background screening. Click here.
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Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training. (Required every year and cannot be added to a roster until completed). Click here for more information.
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Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. (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) Click here to register for the modules.
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Register as a coach or assistant coach with YAHA.
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Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed prior to any team activities)
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Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. The Cost is $55. 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. Click here to locate a clinic.
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Register as a coach or an assistant coach at www.yakimaicerink.com for the 2024-2025 Season.​
Questions?
Contact Larry Loose, Vice President/Safe Sport Coordinator/Webmaster at yakimahockey@gmail.com
