USA Hockey

USA HOCKEY MAKES AN UNEQUALED COMMITMENT to coaching education, which means that members of USA Hockey receive unrivaled support and resources for developing young players. An unparalleled commitment to coaching education nationwide means that your child will receive exceptional support and resources to aid in their development, on and off the ice. USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program is designed to perpetually improve the caliber of coaching in amateur hockey across the nation. The program includes five levels of achievement and nearly 600 coaching clinics each season, combined with three online, age- specific modules to educate each USA Hockey coach, from the beginner to the expert. The Coaching Education Program is committed to developing leading instructors and role models through a comprehensive education program at every level of play. The program emphasizes basic fundamentals, conceptual development, sportsmanship and respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, parents and off-ice officials. Coaches trained by USA Hockey also receive materials tailored to the age classification they'll instruct, helping create an age-appropriate training environment for every athlete. Additionally, USA Hockey has developed an internationally renowned library of instructional resources for coaches to use throughout the ranks, both on the ice as well as in the classroom. providing the best leadership for your child H O C K E Y PA R E N T S USA Hockey officials experience one of the most comprehensive officiating education programs in all of amateur sport. They attend clinics and pass tests annually that become progressively more difficult as they advance through the ranks. Additionally, each district has referee supervisors and mentor programs that help officials reach their full potential. If you're looking for a way to get involved and give back to the game, consider becoming a USA Hockey official. It's also a great way for teenage hockey players to make money while learning more about the game. OFFICIALS BECOME A COACH TODAY Interested in coaching? Follow the link below for more information on how to get involved and make an impact as a coach. U S A H O C K E Y . C O M / O F F I C I A L S M E M B E R S H I P U S A H O C K E Y . C O M / C O A C H I N G C E R T I F I C A T I O N "The thing I like about coaching is looking at it from where they started to where they finished. It isn't about wins and losses; it's about how they develop. We take pride in that." –Keith Tkachuk Hockey dad, youth hockey coach, 19-year NHL veteran, four-time U.S. Olympian, first American- born player to lead the NHL in goal scoring

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