Coaches Corner

The coaches corner is a place to enhance your sports education. The goal of this area is to assist you in developing better players and better people for future success at whatever level you might be at. Our goal is for you to learn one new thing each time you visit this section. If you have any questions, suggested topics, or articles to contribute to this area please contact us.

Announcements:

 2009-2010 Coaching Staff Registration Packet

Coaches and Assistant Coaches:  All coaches and assistant coaches must complete the Coaching Staff Registration Packet.  A separate packet must be filled out for each team you are coaching.  Please return the completed form to Heidi Keller as soon as possible. 

 
Coaching Clinics
Be sure to keep checking the USA Hockey website (http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=CO_12&ID=220328) for more updates on available coaching clinics.
 
Coaching Clinics
Coaching certification clinics are now starting to be posted on the USA hockey website, www.usahockey.com.   The following are the levels and what the certification is needed:  
  • Level 1 - Mite, 8 & Under.
  • Level 2 - Squirt, 10 & Under.
  • Level 3 - Pee Wee, Bantam, Jr. Gold, 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 16 & Under, 19 &Under.
  • Level 4 - Junior B (check with your local league).
Addidtionally the following is when the certifications expire and what levels need to be taken:

Season Certification Received/Year Certification Expires
             2002/03               Dec. 31, 2005
             2003/04               Dec. 31, 2006
             2004/05               Dec. 31, 2007
             2005/06               Dec. 31, 2008
             2006/07               Dec. 31, 2009
             2007/08               Dec. 31, 2010

If you are a Level 1 coach you must take the Level 2 coach course to be recertified and if you are a level 2 coach you must take Level 3 BEFORE the expiration date to remain a current coach.

If you are a Level 3 coach, you must attend another Level 3 clinic, move up and attend a Level 4 clinic, or complete the online recertification program through FlexxCoach BEFORE the expiration date to remain a current coach.  USA Hockey highly recommends completing the online course. Click on this FlexxCoach information link for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact Brad Schlagel. (763-639-8358)

 
 

 

 

 

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