Hopkins Youth Hockey

If you are interested in being a student coach this season, you must attend a mandatory meeting on Monday, December 10th, at 8pm upstairs in the Pavilion and meet the following USA Hockey guidelines:

A player between the ages of 13 and 17 who is currently properly registered with USA Hockey may serve as a student coach under the following conditions:

Must attend a training session conducted by the local hockey association. 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 play during scrimmages or games). 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. 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, if applicable, what team he/she is properly registered/rostered as a player. A model form can be found here:Download Upon reaching the age of 18, the student coach must comply with all USA Hockey coaching and screening rules and regulations. May not act as the head coach or assistant coach during practices or games. the following Student Coach Presentation will be discussed at the training session. I will have a few copies, but please download and bring on a Ipad or laptop. The Student Coach Information Form link is above, if any kids are interested in getting a headstart on the paperwork.