Coaching Requirements
2023-24 SEASON REQUIREMENTS
VOLUNTEERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STAFF
All members of the coaching and organizational staff of the Framingham Youth Hockey Program are volunteers. All members are required to pass a criminal background check (CORI) and have completed all forms and paperwork required by USA Hockey, MA Hockey, SafeSport Training, and FYHP rules.
ALL volunteers (coaches, managers, locker room supervisors, etc.) are required to:
- Have a valid USA Hockey number.
- Register as a FYHP Volunteer
- Have a valid USA Hockey number.
- Passed a Background Screening (CORI)
- Complete Safe Sport training.
- Complete Your Annual USA Hockey CEP (Coaching Education Program) trainings *coaches only
- Complete Your Age-Specific Online Module *coaches only
USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION
Register as a FYHP Volunteer
This registration will enable you to complete contact information and enter your USA hockey number for the upcoming season.
CORI Screening
http://usahockey.com/backgroundscreen
Massachusetts law requires this EVERY year. At the beginning of the season, they are experience a large backlog, so get this done as soon as possible as it may take up to two weeks to process this.
You must do this on a computer. The form will not work on a phone.
- When prompted to enter a code, please use: 35615801.
- You will need to upload a picture of a valid photo ID to complete this process.
SAFESPORT TRAINING
https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining
This needs to be completed EVERY season. Once you have registered with USA Hockey complete SafeSport. Upon completion – email a copy of your completed certificate to
AGE-SPECIFIC ONLINE MODULE
For coaches only - you must complete an online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play they will be coaching.
This must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities. A coach cannot be added to a roster unless this is completed.
https://www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules
CEP (Coaching Education Program)
For coaches only - you must attend a Coaching Education program (CEP) by Jan 01.
All coaches must enter USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education with a coaching clinic each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 4.
- *Coaches for 8U teams should remain at Level 1 until they start coaching an older age level.
- A coach may attend only one (1) certification clinic per year.
- Once Level 4 is achieved, coaches will need to complete 5 credit hours of continuing education within each subsequent three-year period"
https://coursesearch.usahockey.com.
Please note: You do NOT have to take a clinic in Massachusetts. This means that if there are virtual or in-person options available in other states, you may register for them.
Typically, there will be sessions through November, but they fill up fast. Register for a course as soon as you can to reserve your spot. Keep an eye on the USA Hockey course listing page as new trainings are added frequently.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Register with USA Hockey
- Passed a Background Screening (CORI)
- Complete SafeSport Training
- Complete Your Annual USA Hockey CEP Clinic
- Complete Your Age-Specific Online Module
FYHP will reimburse CEP fees for any coach in our program who registers and completes all requirements (other than CEP) before 8/1.
FYHP will reimburse CEP plus USA Hockey fees for first-time coaches who registers and complete all requirements (other than CEP) before 8/1.
*** Any coach who does not complete these requirements in a timely manner will be red-lined by USA Hockey and cannot participate in team activities.