Coaches
The Chelsea Hockey Association would like to thank all volunteers willing to coach our players. We appreciate the time and energy that is put into running a team. This page should help navigate through the requirements, as well as offer up information and answer questions.
Becoming a Coach
Head Coach
If you are interested in becoming the Head Coach, please fill out the application on this page and submit to the Director of Coaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Player evaluations
- Creation of practice plans
- Organize off-ice training for athletes
- Create season plan and progressions
- Host informational parent meeting
- Attend CHA coaches meetings
- Be a role model for the athletes at all times
Assistant Coach
If you would like to be an Assistant Coach, please contact the head coach of the team you are interested in helping. An application to CHA is not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the team goals, philosophy, and expectations
- Helping get practices ready with required equipment
- Emphasize skills & technique during practice
- Preparing bench before games
- Be a role model for the athletes at all times
Student Coach
If you are interested in becoming a Student Coach, please fill out a Student Coach application.
RequirementS:
- Age 13 - 17 & registered with USAH
- Must attend a training session conducted by the local hockey association.
- Must be at least one full playing age level above team
- Must be supervised by credentialed coach at all times
- Full Details: USAH Student Coach
Coaching Applications
CHA Head Coaching Application
Click here to apply to be a head coach at Chelsea Hockey Association.
Requirements & Policy
All coaches over the age of 18, must have a USA Hockey number, complete a background check, take Safesport training. and finish age appropriate training Modules. The last step to becoming a certified coach is to attend a USA hockey coaching clinic. Once certified, coaches can be added to their team's roster. This applies to anyone on the ice with players.
Links to the five (5) requirements are below:
1. USA Hockey REGISTRATION
$46 -- Valid 1 season
2. USAH Background Check
$30 -- Valid 2 seasons
3. Safesport Training
Free -- Valid 1 season
4. AGE SPECIFIC MODULES
$10 -- Only the module for the age level you are coaching is required
5. COACHING CLINICS
$50 -- See expiration table below
Concussion Training
Free -- Valid 3 seasons
Coaching Education Program (CEP) Details
- All coaches must have the required certification level by 12/31 of the current season.
- All coaches must begin at Level 1 and continue with a coaching clinic each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 3.
- A coach may attend only one certification clinic per year.
- Coaches who do not coach in continuous years must re-enter the program at the next level when they resume coaching .
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Clinics, especially for the early levels, tend to fill quickly, so coaches are encouraged to register ASAP.
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CEP Certification Level is good for:
Level 1 - One (1) season
Level 2 - One (1) season
Level 3 - Two (2) seasons
Level 4 - Indefinitely -
EXCEPTION: Coaches of Mite/8U or younger teams may remain at Level 1 or their current level. Coaches for Mite/8U or younger teams can coach with an expired CEP Level Certification.
HELMET RULE FOR COACHES
The Helmet Rule for Coaches is now in effect and has been since Sept 1, 2006. The rule is a USA Hockey Rule and applies to ALL on ice Coaches at clinics, tryouts and practices. NO EXCEPTIONS! If any coach does not have the helmet strapped, USA Hockey insurance will be voided for the entire team.
Training Resources
USA Hockey Training Videos
On-Ice, Off-Ice, and Chalk Talk videos
Hockey Canada Drill Hub
Build Great Practices for FREE
Hockey Share
Hockey Training Videos
Ice Hockey Systems - Goalie Development
Videos, Philosophies, and Drills for Goalies
USA Practice Plans
Sample practice plans for 8U, 10U, 12U
USA Hockey Dryland Training Materials
8U, 10U, & 12U off-ice plans
USA Hockey Small Area Games
Full manual & videos of small-area games
USA Hockey - Goaltending
Drills, Resources, & Development
CONCUSSION RESOURCES
SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF
- Appears dazed or stunned
- Is confused about assignment or position
- Forgets sports plays
- Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
- Moves clumsily
- Answers questions slowly
- Loses consciousness (even briefly)
- Shows behavior or personality changes
- Can't recall events prior to hit or fall
- Can't recall events after hit or fall
SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETE
- Headache or "pressure" in head
- Nausea or vomiting
- Balance problems or dizziness
- Double or blurry vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensitivity to noise
- Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
- Concentration or memory problems
- Confusion
- Does not "feel right"
Action Plan
- Remove athlete from play
- Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the injury yourself.
- Inform athlete's parents or guardians about the known or possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion.
- Allow athlete to return to play only with permission from an appropriate health care professional.
Reimbursement
Certified coaches can be reimbursed for costs incurred through the Coaching Education Program. All receipts should be submitted at one time using the CHA Coaches Reimbursement form to the Director of Finance via the drop box by the Arctic Coliseum front desk or by email (finance@chelseahockey.org)
Questions?
Questions about coaching can be directed to: