USA Hockey makes an unequaled commitment to coaching education, which means that members of USA Hockey receive unrivaled support and resources for developing young players. The Coaching Education Program requires both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required. 

USA Hockey's current Learning Management System will be closed for purchasing education from May 9th to Mid-June for updates.

What does this mean for you as a coach?

You will not be able to purchase Age-Specific Modules, Foundations of Player Development or Continuing Education in the time that the system is being updated. If you have already purchased an age module or Continuing Education, you should see these under courses in progress and you will be able to complete these if you are still within the 60-day window from purchase. Please complete as soon as possible. Membership Services will be in communication with local registrars regarding the shutdown and expectations in that time.

As a coach what am I able to do while the Age-Specific Modules are down?

You can complete your SafeSport.

You can complete your background screening.

You can register for the 2025-26 season. 

USA Hockey, with consultation of coaches and safety advisors, have developed a sample of early return on-ice activity samples.