FYHA COACHING REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE READ THROUGH THE REQUIREMENTS. YOU CANNOT GO ON THE ICE UNTIL COMPLETED
COACHING REQUIREMENTS
2026-2027 FYHA COACHING REQUIREMENTS
To coach this season, please complete the following steps:
1: Register with USA HOCKEY
You must be registered with USA Hockey and have the confirmation number to complete the FYHA registration process. See the USA Hockey website for details
2: REGISTER WITH FYHA AS A COACH
You must complete this registration process to be an FYHA Coach.
3: COMPLETE USA BACKGROUND CHECK
You must complete the USA Hockey Screening Online Form.
If you receive a message saying:
Per USA Hockey, screen is not required at this time
it means that you are current (screens are required every 2 years) and you do not need to complete this requirement for the 2026-2027 season.
4: COMPLETE SAFESPORT TRAINING
This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Complete the SafeSport training every year. There is a refresher course available for those who need to re-certify. You can re-certify up to 3x and then you take the core course again.
5: COMPLETE CEP ONLINE TRAINING
This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Complete required Online Age Specific Module.
6: COMPLETE CONCUSSION TRAINING
To coach, you must Complete Concussion training and submit the certificate. This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Concussion training needs to be done each year.
7: ATTEND A CEP CIINIC
This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Complete required Online Age Specific Module.
IF YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR CURRENT CEP LEVEL.
Minnesota Hockey requirements for coaches
- Mandatory helmets for on ice coaches.
- Per Minnesota Hockey, you will NOT be allowed on the ice prior to having all forms completed. Minnesota Hockey has made two changes that necessitate getting the attached forms in process as soon as possible.
- Prospective coaches will not be allowed to have any contact with players until the screening process has been completed. Please get these completed and submitted as quickly as you can if you are interested in coaching.
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