Coaching
Any parent or community member interested in coaching is welcome. All LDC coaches at every level must complete USA hockey certifications as outlined below.
Please contact the registrar before completing the USA hockey requirements. In most cases the cost of USA hockey coaching certification will be reimbursed if approved by the registrar before completion.
3 Coaches per team will receive DIBS hours
Coaching Requirements
These first four requirements must be completed before participating in any team activities.
- Register as a member of USA Hockey. Click here for more information. Required every year
- Complete the background screening. Click here. Required every 2 years
- Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training. Click here for more information. Required every year - Coaches will need to create/log in to their profiles, click the link under the home tab to the coach eLearning site.
- Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. Click here to register for the modules. Need to be completed once per age level.
The last requirement must be completed by Dec. 31 each season.
- Find, register and attend the required Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic. Click here to locate a clinic. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. You can take clinics from September-Dec. 31 each season.
Student Coaches
A player between the ages of 13 and 17 who is currently properly registered with USA Hockey may serve as a student coach under the following conditions: USA Hockey Student Regulations