Coaching Requirements

To become a coach with the Ohio Rivermen, there are certain requirements that need to be completed to ensure all coaches are screened and trained for their duties.

• USA Hockey Registration Number
  • Obtain a valid USA Hockey player/coach ID through http://www.usahockey.com/.
  • This must be completed annually.

• Coaching Education Program
  • Ensure the CEP number is valid or register for the next coaching clinic.
  • Coaching clinics can be found by visiting http://www.usahockey.com/coachingclinics
  • This must be completed by December 31.

• USA Hockey Module
  • Ensure USA Hockey age-specific modules have been completed.
  • Modules can be found by visiting: https://www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules
  • This must be completed PRIOR to participating with your team or being placed on a roster.

• Background Check
  • Obtain a background check through USA Hockey at https://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen
  • Print a receipt for your records.
  • This must be completed every two (2) years.

• SafeSport
  • Complete the free SafeSport 90-minute training by visiting: https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining
  • This must be completed every year.

• Head's Up Concussion Management Course
  • Complete the free online course here: Concussion Training
  • This must be completed every two (2) years.

The safety of its participants is of paramount importance to the Ohio Rivermen, both on and off the ice. The Ohio Rivermen have adopted the USA Hockey policies regarding safety and the SafeSport program. 

This program provides training and puts systems in place to protect the participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse, and other types of abuse and misconduct that can be harmful to youth hockey players and other participants. 

These include, without limitation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, screening, locker room supervision, and hazing policies, in addition to codes of conduct applicable to administrators, coaches, officials, parents, players, and spectators. 

Below are some links for SafeSport training, education, and reporting.

• Training
  Safe Sport Trainning

• Education Resources

             Complete Parent Toolkit

             2024 USA Hockey SafeSport Program Handbook

REPORT A CONCERN (ANONYMOUS OPTIONS AVAILABLE)

National Reporting Center
https://safesport.org/

Mid-Am SafeSport Coordinator

Scott Gray
sgray@metroleagl.com
(612) 349-9512