VSAHA Coach-In-Chief
All coaches must complete the SafeSport training.
Coaches must complete the appropriate modules offered through the USA Hockey site prior to getting on the ice and prior to being added to a roster.
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In the USA Hockey Annual Guide the following paragraph outlines the requirement.
All ice hockey coaches and instructors of registered USA Hockey Youth 18 & Under and below, high school, girls’/women’s 19 & under and below, and disabled programs must properly wear an approved ice hockey helmet during all on-ice sessions, including practices, controlled scrimmages and all Coaching Education Program clinics and/ or workshops. Failure to comply will result in a 30 day suspension from all activities involving USA Hockey registered programs.
Follow the USA Hockey guidance to get ready to coach.