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Information Resources For Coaches

Ice Master Schedule

The Link above is for Coaches or Team Managers to access the master ice schedule. If you cannot view this calendar please contact Kevin Logan @ 315-212-5504 or logankd@corning.com

How Do I Become a USA Hockey Coach?

 

5 steps to becoming a USA Hockey Coach

  • Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. (Cost is $40 plus any lunch fees if applicable) You can only attend one clinic per season. (The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31):​

From the Handbook

Canton Minor Hockey coaches come from a variety of backgrounds, but all share two important characteristics; they are ALL volunteers and they all care deeply about the development of all the players on their teams.  Our coaches require the support of the player’s parents.  Anything parents can do to help with off-ice responsibilities is encouraged. 

All head coaches will be selected by the President.  All assistant coaches will be selected by the head coach.  Selection criterion for becoming a coach becomes more rigorous as the age and level of competition of the players increases. 

All coaches must obtain the USA Hockey certification appropriate to the level at which they are coaching.  Head and Assistant coaches must be fully familiar with this handbook, NYS Amateur Hockey Association’s annual guidebook and all USA Hockey rules and regulations.

USA Hockey provides training and certification to individuals who wish to coach through the Coaching Educational Program (CEP).  This program is administered through USA Hockey in the form of clinics and online modules.  These clinics and modules are specifically designed to supply each coach with the knowledge of his/her responsibilities and skills that will equip him/her to do the best possible job at any level of play.  USA Hockey and Canton Minor Hockey require all persons interested in becoming coaches to be compliant with USA Hockey coaching certification requirements.   

Contacts

Troy Creurer

Troy Creurer

Canton Minor Hockey Commissioner

Additional Resources

USA Hockey Registration

All coaches and players must be registered with USA Hockey annually. This registration number is different than your coaching certification number. Click to the link to start the process.

Searchable Coaching Certification List

Find a lost coaching certification number or look up a coaches certification level.

USA Hockey Coaching Clinics

Complete list of Nationwide coaching clinics. This list is updated frequently so check back often.

USA Hockey Age Specific Modules

Each coach is required to complete and age specific online module as a complement to the required classroom training. Click the link above to login or register.

How to administer your teams website

An online guide to help you manage your teams online presence through this website.