Coaching Requirements

Thank you for signing up to be a coach within the WSPHA/Saints Hockey Teams.

If you are beginning your coaching journey, go to USA Hockey for a guide on all the steps required to obtain your certification: https://www.usahockey.com/coachingcertification

NEW GOALIE FOCUSED TRAINING

For the 2026-2027 season we begin our journey to bring more Goalie trained coaching staff on our ice. Below are links to the goalie specific modules for coaches to complete. These modules may be reimbursed at the discretion of the board of directors.

We request at least one coach on team staff complete the following module at minimum:

Incorporating Goalies in Team Practice - USA Hockey Learning

Deeper in the crease are the Bronze, Silver and Gold level goalie modules. More information can be found here:

Goalie Development - USA Hockey Learning

Please reach out to Tyler Wilsey if you have any questions regarding this new program for goalie education.

Returning coaches and Locker Room Monitors make sure all items are up to date in order to be officially rostered with a team for the upcoming season.

• USA Hockey Registration

http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/

• USA Hockey Safe Sport

https://www.usahockey.com/safesportprogram

• USA Hockey Background Check

https://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen

Coaches that are rostered with the team, according to records provided by the Association registrar will be the individual(s) to receive credit. All Travel Head Coaches, 3 Assistant coaches, Team Managers, and LRMs are exempt. Mites exemptions are notated below.