COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Beginning today, and throughout September, USA Hockey is launching its series of revolutionary online, age-specific coaching education modules that will further enhance the organization's already highly regarded Coaching Education Program. The modules address on-ice skill development and team concepts, as well as off-ice training and overall athlete wellness.

 Each of the modules - 8 & Under, 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under and 16/18 & Under - uses animation, video and whiteboard examples along with written text and tests to cover a wide array of age-appropriate hockey topics. Among the on-ice topics covered in each module are skill development, practice planning, goaltending and team concepts. Additionally, the modules address off-ice issues such as off-ice training, nutrition, sport psychology, sleep awareness and drug and alcohol awareness.

All modules are hosted by U.S. Olympian Ed Olczyk and include content from longtime NHL coaches Barry Smith and Mike Sullivan; American Development Model Regional Managers Roger Grillo and Bob Mancini; medical professionals Dr. Dan Freigang and Dr. Chris Winter; and women's hockey experts such as current and former U.S. Women's National Team head coaches Mark Johnson, Ben Smith and Katey Stone.

USA Hockey-registered coaches must pass the age-specific module pertaining to the age level of children they are coaching. The modules are designed to take approximately five-to-six hours to complete, and include questions after each chapter that coaches must answer.

The 8 & Under module is available beginning 9/6, while the other modules will be rolled out throughout the course of the month. A full schedule is below.

For more information, visit USAHockey.com/Coaching.

USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Modules
Age-Specific Release Dates