USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program require both certification and registration to be eligible to coach.  EVHA also requires coaches to register on the EVHA web site.  Registration is done online on a yearly basis.

Step 1

If you are interested in coaching in the Eastview Hockey Association during the 2023-2024 hockey season, please fill out the form at the link below.  Applications will close mid-August so we can interview and have coaches selected prior to the fall clinics for our travelling teams.  Please go to this link to apply: 

TRAVELING COACH APPLICATION

**Please note, this application is for EVHA only – Coaches interested in applying to coach a Valkyrie team should register and apply via the Apple Valley Hockey Association website:  www.applevalleyhockey.com 

(Mite Coaching Interest form will be a part of the player season registration process.  Please indicate mite coaching interest then!)

Step 2

Complete the following steps (as noted on USA Hockey's website https://www.usahockey.com/coachingcertification)

1. Register with USA Hockey.  This must be completed before participating in any team activities.  Link: USA Hockey Member Registration.  (USA Hockey Registration fees are factored into paid coach stipends. Parent coaches can request reimbursement from EVHA.)
    
2. Complete a background screening every other year.  The background screening application or to look up if you need to complete for this year can be found on www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen 
   NOTE: USA Hockey will no longer accept prior screenings from other sports.
    
3. Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training (NOW REQUIRED ANNUALLY) www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining
    
4. Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. This is a one-time requirement. The online modules are available from September 1 to December 31 (Fees will be reimbursed by EVHA after you complete and submit a reimbursement form).  https://www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules
    
5. Register with EVHA as a coach in the Coach and Volunteer Registration link at the bottom of this page.
    
6. Complete the Coaching Education Program Requirements (Must be completed by Dec. 31)  Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. (Fees will be reimbursed by EVHA after you attend and submit a reimbursement form).  You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. (The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31).  http://www.usahockey.com/coachingclinics.

Please complete our coaching application!

Mite coaching interest form will be part of player season registration - stay tuned!

You must register with EVHA after you complete the above steps.  When you are ready, please complete the coaching registration.  This is also how we know to reimburse you for your USA Hockey and Affiliate Registration Fees.

For any reimbursements, please use this form.