To coach with Hyde Park Youth Hockey, all coaches must complete the following requirements before participating in any team activities. Coaches cannot be added to a roster until all items are completed.

1. USA Hockey Registration

• Annual registration required each season starting April 1.
• You’ll receive an electronic copy of your registration from USA Hockey.
• Add your USA Hockey (USAH) number to your Crossbar account each season. Refer to the Parent Resources for steps to link

🔗 Register here: USA Hockey Registration

2. SafeSport Certification

• Required every year.
• Training consists of a Core Course followed by three annual refresher courses.
• Every fourth year, coaches must retake the Core Course.
• Each course is valid for 12 months.

🔗 Register here: SafeSport Training

3. CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information)

• Required every year under Massachusetts law.
• Processing may take up to two weeks at the start of the season, so complete this early.
• To get started, email: trustee@hydeparkyouthhockey.com for the required documents.

4. USA Hockey Background Screen

• Required every two seasons.
• Conducted through NCSI.
• Processing typically takes 10–14 business days.
• You will need to upload a valid photo ID.

🔗 Start here: USA Hockey Background Screen

email: trustee@hydeparkyouthhockey.com with any questions

5. Online Age-Specific Modules

• Available through the USA Hockey e-Learning system.
• Coaches must first complete the Foundations of Player Development Module.
• Then complete the Age-Specific Module for the age group you are coaching:
• 8U
• 10/12U
• 13+

🔗 Access here: Age-Specific Modules

6. Coaching Education Program (CEP)

• Deadline: All coaches must attend a CEP clinic by January 1.
• Progression: Start at Level 1; complete a clinic each year until at least Level 4.
• 8U Exception: Coaches of 8U-only teams may remain at Level 1 until they coach an older group.
• Clinic Rule: Only one (1) clinic per year.
• Continuing Education: After Level 4, coaches must complete 5 credit hours of continuing education every three years.
• Flexibility: Clinics may be virtual or in-person, and you do not need to take one in Massachusetts.
• Timing: Sessions typically run through November and fill up quickly—register early!

🔗 Register here: USA Hockey CEP Course Search

⭐ Reminder: All requirements must be completed prior to team activities and for roster eligibility.