All prospective NYHL Coaches, Team Managers and Off-Ice Volunteers must be screened and properly trained by completing the required steps below (as mandated by USA Hockey and the NYHL)
Step 1: Complete the NYHL Coaching Application here: NYHL Coaching Application
Step 2: Email completed NYHL Coaching Application to: jperkin@nyhl.com or mail it to:
NYHL
PMB 286
2817 West End Ave, Suite 126
Nashville, TN 37203
Step 3: Obtain a USAHockey Player/Coach ID # at: usahockey.com/coaches​ (cost $40 must renew every year)
Step 4: Complete BACKGROUND screening at:
Step 5: Complete SAFESPORTS Training at: usahockey.com (renew every 2 years, download & save certificiate)
Step 6: Obtain or renew USAHockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) Certification at: usahockey.com
A.) If you do not have a CEP certification or if your current level is expiring, attending a "coaching clinic" may be required.
B.) Please read the Expired Certification FAQ to determine your next step(s)
C.) if you need to attend a coaching clinic to be re-certified, find a clinic near you: usahockey.com/coachingclinics
Step 7: Complete USAHockey Age-Specific Module for the age you'll be coaching at: usahockey.com (save cerificate)
Step 8: Complete State of TN Coaches Concussion forms at: NYHL Coaches Concussion Forms (print and sign)
Step 9: Complete CDC' "Heads-up Concussion" video training at: www.cdc.gov (save cerificate)
Step 10: Email your confirmation #'s and receipts from steps 3-9 to: James Perkin at jperkin@nyhl.com
A) Your USAHockey coaching #
B) Your SAHA Background screenting receipt
C) Your SAFESPORTS Training Certificate
D) Your CEP Coaching Certification number
E) Your Age-Specific Training Module Certificiate
F) Your signed State of TN coaches Cussion forms
G) Your "Heads-up Concussion" Video Training Certificate
Step 1: Obtain a USAHockey Managers/Volunteers ID # for the current year at: usahockeyregistration.com (it's free)
Step 2: Complete BACKGROUND screening at: sahaonline.org/screening (cost $32 renew every 2 years, save receipt)
Step 3: Complete SAFESPORTS Training at: usahockey.com (renew every 2 years, download & save certificiate)
Step 4: Complete State of TN Coaches Concussion forms at: NYHL Coaches Concussion Forms (print and sign)
Step 5: Complete CDC' "Heads-up Concussion" video training at: www.cdc.gov (save cerificate)
Step 6: Email your confirmation #'s and recepts from steps 1-5 to: James Perkin at jperkin@nyhl.com
A) Your USAHockey Manager/Volunteer #
B) Your SAHA Background screenting receipt
C) Your SAFESPORTS Training Certificate
D) Your signed State of TN coaches Cussion forms
E) Your "Heads-up Concussion" Video Training Certificate