USA Hockey Coaching Certification
USA Hockey require both training and certification to become a head coach. Registration is required on a yearly basis, and certification training is required.
All Geauga Youth Hockey coaching registrations and certification are reimbursed with provided receipts.
New for 2025-2026 Season
For 2025-2026, USA Hockey has revamped coach login and access to training. Please follow the instructions upon registration to setup access to the new USA Hockey site. USA Hockey now manages all training through their main site.
USA Hockey has created a guide to help understand the training for each level. The link below will take you to the guide to help with navigating to the required training. If you have any questions, reach out to Team Registrar to help.
Step 1
Fee: $52*
Renew: Annually
Format: Online
*Price subject to change based on USA Hockey
USA Hockey Coaching Registration
USA Hockey background checks are vital for ensuring the safety and trustworthiness of the coaching staff, thereby protecting athletes and fostering a secure and positive environment for player development.
Upon completed registration, please follow the instructions sent in a follow-up email by USA Hockey. Starting 2025-26 season, USA Hockey uses SSO for authentication to access training modules.
Step 2
Fee: $30*
Renew: Every 2 years
Format: Online
*Price subject to change based on USA Hockey
Background Check
Background check is required every two years by coaches through the specific link below. Other external background checks are not accepted as mandated by USA Hockey.
Step 3
Fee: Free
Renew: Annually
Format: Online
SafeSport Training
SafeSport training is crucial for creating a safe and respectful environment in sports by educating athletes, coaches, and officials on how to prevent and respond to abuse, harassment, and misconduct.
Step 4
Fee: $20-$25
Format: Online
Age Specific Module Training
All coaches have to complete Age Level Modules. The online training is required based on youth age. The trainings only have to be completed once and carry over.
Below is a chart on USA Hockey's site to help with determining Age Specific Modules needed.
Step 5
Fee: $60*
Format: Online
*Price subject to change based on USA Hockey
Coach Level Clinics (CEP)
A coach must enter CEP at level 1 and must continue his education with a coaching clinic every year until he achieves level 4. A coach may attend only one CEP per year. Once level 4 is achieved, a coach needs to take level 5 within 3 years or take 5 credit hours of continuing education every 3 years. Once level 5 is achieved, a coach needs to take 5 credit hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Step 6
Fee: Free
Renew: Every 3 Years
Format: Online
Ohio Concussion Training Module
The State of Ohio requires all coaches complete a concussion training module. Below is the link to the CDC site for Concussion training
Step 7
Fee: Free
Renew: Annually
Format: Online
Ohio Lindsay’s Law on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The State of Ohio requires all coaches to comply with the Linday's Law training on Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Please follow the link below to access the training material.