Coaching Requirements

All new potential coaching candidates must first be approved by the Mighty Penguins Board of Directors.

STEP 1: Please email James Michael, Director of Hockey Operations, to begin the process of applying to be a coach for the Mighty Pens.

james.michael@penguinssledhockey.org

STEP 2: Once approved by the Mighty Pens Board, you will receive the link to our Coaching Submission Form to be added to the appropriate team.

USA Hockey registration is required every season for all players and coaches who take the ice. This is essentially your insurance that helps cover medical expenses in the event of a sled hockey related injury.

SafeSport is an online module to help coaches and volunteers become aware of the information necessary to help prevent abuse from occurring in our sport.

This is required every year and you cannot be added to a roster until completed.

In compliance with requirements from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Hockey has implemented a national level background screening policy know as the NCSI Screening.

Background screens are required every two seasons and expire on August 31. Screens completed January–March are valid through August 31 of the following year. Screens completed April–December are valid through August 31 two years later.

Pennsylvania residents and those participating in USA Hockey sanctioned events within the state are required to complete the state of Pennsylvania mandated clearances in addition to the NCSI criminal background screen. PA clearances are valid for 5 years & these clearances must be uploaded in order to complete your NCSI application. Click HERE for more info including the links to obtain the mandated PA clearances.

Please note: Returning coaches may already have the necessary clearances on file with the organization. Email David Weisbord (compliance volunteer) for questions concerning clearance status: weisborddavid@gmail.com

Find, register and attend the required certification clinic.

You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. You can take clinics from April 1 to December 31st each season.

Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic requirements must be completed by December 31st.

To check you current level, expiration, and next requirement — click HERE to visit the USA Hockey Learning Center.