Coaches

The following information must be reviewed / completed for all coaches to be eligible to coach in HYHA during the 2007-2008 season. Please click on on the highlighted link for a copy of the form or other information.

1. Full 2007-2008 Coach Registration Packet
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2. Individual 2007-2008 Coaches Registration Information
3. Individual 2007-2008 HYHA Coach Registration Form
4. USA Hockey Waiver of Liability Form
5. 2007-2008 MN Hockey Confidential Screening and Consent Form
6. A Current Copy of your Coaches CEP Card (front and back).  Please see below for the rules regarding a valid CEP card

Registration Reference Materials
1. USA Hockey Coaching Ethics Code
2. 2007-2008 HYHA Travel Policy
3. 2007-2008 District 3 Calendar (Updated 10/12/07)
4. 2007 MN CEP Sessions are now posted at the USA Hockey website.  District 3 hosted Clinics will be as follows:
**  Level 1 – December 1st 8:00am-1:30pm at Maple Grove Jr. High/Osseo Arena
**  Level 2 – December 2nd 8:00am-4:00pm at Maple Grove Jr. High/Osseo Arena
**  Level 3 – October 21st 8:00am-4:00pm at Wayzata Central Middle School
Cards with the most recent sticker dated 04-05 expire Dec. 31…those coaches who need to update can attend any clinic in MN that matches the level they need.

As you may be aware, there were new standards of play for youth hockey developed for the 2006-2007 season.  While there were no rule changes, how the rules are called have changed.  Much like the NHL in 2005-2006, impediment penalties (hooking/tripping/holding) will be strictly enforced.  USA Hockey has provided a video demonstrating the new "Standards of Play".  The video is available in streaming format on the USA Hockey website.  Because of the changes it is important that coaches, parents, and players view this video for an understanding of how officials will call games this year.   The video includes very clear examples of what will be legal / illegal.

Click here to view upcoming CEP Clinic opportunities and then type MN in the state header and hit “search” to narrow the list down to Minnesota clinics.

All CEP information can be found on the D-3 and USA Hockey websites as well as all the clinics that are scheduled in the Minnesota Hockey website.  These sites may be accesed via the links listed under "Helpful Links" on this page.

The current list of CEP Sessions in Minnesota are now posted at the USA Hockey website.  District 3 hosted Clinics will be as follows:
**  Level 1 – December 1st 8:00am-1:30pm at Maple Grove Jr. High/Osseo Arena
**  Level 2 – December 2nd 8:00am-4:00pm at Maple Grove Jr. High/Osseo Arena
**  Level 3 – October 21st 8:00am-4:00pm at Wayzata Central Middle School
Cards with the most recent sticker dated 04-05 expire Dec. 31…those coaches who need to update can attend any clinic in MN that matches the level they need.

Please contact the HYHA ACE Corrdinator, Shawn Normandin at bonbon022@aol.com with any questions.

From John Perry, MN Hockey - District 3 Director:  At the Minnesota Hockey State Meeting held last weekend (01/14), a motion to require all coaches to wear a helmet during on-ice activities was passed. The requirement goes into effect for the 2006-2007 season. Currently, the Minnesota Hockey Handbook "strongly" encourages this practice; however, it is not mandatory. Beginning next year, this practice becomes mandatory.

HYHA's commitment to the safety of our children also extends to our coaches and while not mandatory until next year, HYHA encourages all coaches to begin wearing helmets while conducting any on-ice activities.

There is a growing problem with Coaches who are certifying their CEP cards to the next level of Certification. ALL CEP LEVEL STICKERS (1, 2, etc.) MUST BE LOCATED ON THE COACHES CARD TO VERIFY COMPLETION FOR LEVELS OBTAINED!

For example, Coach had a CEP card with a level 1 sticker in place that expires 12/31/07. Coach doesn't have his card with him (or lost it) when he goes to take his classes. Coach takes level 2 certification classes. Upon successful completion, he is then given a new CEP card with the level 2 sticker placed on the card.

This Coach's card is invalid and will not be accepted at roster verification Why? There is no indication on the new card that this Coach has ever completed a level 1 certification. If the proper stickers are not obtained by this Coach will not be allowed on the ice or on the bench for the remainder of the season!!!!

It is not the responsibility of the Association Registrar nor the District Registrar to "look up the Coaches CEP information" online with USA Hockey for verification of completed levels. It is the Coach's responsibility to acquire the proper documentation and/or "stickers" for their card to ensure they are accepted at roster verification.

To obtain stickers to revalidate CEP cards, Coaches must contact District 3 Coach-in-Chief, Dave Margenau. Dave's contact information:

Dave Margenau
6806 Forestview Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 425-6895
dmargenau@aol.com

Check out some of these great resources available from HYHA.

Stickhandling Circuit Instructions from Coach Chad Nyberg
Intro to Body Checking / Advanced Body Checking
Half Ice Drill Book
Over Speed Skill Training

Much more is now available.  Please contact the HYHA ACE Corrdinator, Shawn Normandin at bonbon022@aol.com to check out the materials and for information on additional resources.