Student Coaching

Student Coach Requirements

• Must be between the ages of 13 - 17 years old.
• You are only able to student coach at a level below your current playing level.

As a Student Coach, you must adhere to the following:

1. Always be under the direct supervision of a rostered coach during all practices, clinics, try-outs, and in the locker room.
2. May assist at on-ice practices and dryland.
3. Will not participate as a player in practices, scrimmages or games.
4. Will not act as a head coach or an assistant coach during practices or games.
5. May be on the bench during games with an adult. The student coach will count as one of the maximum of four Team Officials allowed on the bench.
6. Must wear a helmet with full face shield, gloves, and skates while on the ice. Must wear helmet during games while on the bench.
7. Will need to complete SafeSport training if turning 18 during the year in which they are coaching.
8. Upon reaching the age of 18, the student coach must comply with the USA Hockey Screening Program and meet the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program requirements which will qualify him/her to act as an assistant or head coach.
9. Must comply with all USA Hockey, MN Hockey, D10 and SFYHA policies.

1. Register as a member of USA Hockey.
2. If you are registered as a player for the current season, you do not need to re-register with USA Hockey
3. Complete our NBAHA Staff Registration.
4. Complete the USA Hockey Student Coach form below and email to our Registrar.
5. Complete the USA Student Coach Clinic Slide Show.