A player between the ages of 13 and 17 who is currently properly registered with USA Hockey may serve as a student coach. To become a student coach, players must attend the PRAHA student coach training session, complete and submit the information form below and follow the USA Hockey conditions listed below.  Watch your email for training dates, times and locations. 

USA Hockey Requirements

• Must attend the training session conducted by PRAHA.  
• Does NOT need a background check or SafeSport until age 18.
• Must always be under the supervision of a carded, screened adult coach during all practices, clinics, try-outs, and in the locker room.
• May help out at practices, clinics, try-outs only.  May not participate as a player in scrimmages or games when acting as a STUDENT COACH.
• May not act as the head coach or an assistant coach during practices or games.
• May be on the bench during games with a rostered adult coach. The STUDENT COACH will count as one of the maximum of four Team Officials allowed on the bench.
• Must wear a helmet with full face shield, gloves, and skates while on the ice. Must wear helmet during games while on the bench.
• May only work with players at least one full playing age level down.  Example:  a 14U age player may act as a STUDENT COACH at the 12U or lower levels.
• The organization that is using the STUDENT COACH must provide a form indicating on what team he/she is participating as a student coach, and what team he/she is properly registered/rostered as a player. This form stays with the Association.
• Upon reaching the age of 18, the STUDENT COACH must comply with the USA Hockey Screening Program and meet the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program requirements which will qualify him/her to act as an assistant or head coach.