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Coaching Application

Want to be a Polar Bear Coach?!

INTERESTED IN COACHING FOR MIDCOAST YOUTH HOCKEY?

  • Are you willing to put the long-term development of the player - and the child - ahead of winning and losing?
  • Can you demonstrate hockey skills commensurate with the age group you wish to coach?
  • Are you willing to dress the part? (dress code includes coaches jacket, windpants, skates, gloves, stick and helmet.)

If so, you might be Midcoast Youth Hockey material!

The certification process is lengthy but well worth it ... Brian Burke has said "Hockey is the hardest sport to learn", so it should come as no surprise that hockey coaching requirements - and ongoing training - are significantly more demanding than those of other youth sports. However, as with anything, increased commitment brings increased reward.

Thank you for your interest in coaching for Midcoast Youth Hockey, and if you have any questions, please contact our Director of Coaching.

Thank you!

Caitlin D'Amour

Director of Coaching

Thanks for stepping up to coach! Follow the steps below and you’ll be ready for opening night.

All required fees are reimbursed by MCYH each January once certifications are verified.

1. Apply (New Coaches Only)

2. Register

Task Where Deadline
USA Hockey Coach Registration USAHockey.com → Here Before first ice
MCYH Coach Registration MidcoastHockey.org → Here  Before first ice

 

3. Certifications & Safety

Requirement Details When
Age-Specific Module Online module for each age group you coach found here Complete before first practice
CEP Clinic Level 1 (Yr 1), Level 2 (Yr 2), Level 3 (Yr 3) then renew Level 3 online every two years. Coaches who only coach 6U/8U may stay at Level 1. - Sign up Attend by 12/31
Background Check Free through USA Hockey screening portal Renew annually
SafeSport Training Online refresher or full course found here Renew annually

 

4. Dress Code on Ice

  • Coach’s jacket (provided) & wind pants
  • Skates, stick, and hockey gloves
  • Helmet, secured (mandatory)

5. Reimbursements (Automatic)

MCYH cuts one check in January covering:

  • USA Hockey coach registration
  • CEP clinic fees (Levels 1-3)
  • Age-specific module fees

Coach the child first, the player second—welcome to the team!