Become a Coach
Looking to Join the Chicago Hawks Coaching Staff?
Are you interested in joining the Chicago Hawks coaching staff? Serious inquiries only.
Boys Program - Contact Hockey Director Steve Poapst at spoapst@chicagohawks.com.
Girls Program - Contact Girls Hockey Director Ryan Sullivan at ryanhsullivan@gmail.com.
How to become a USA hockey coach
USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program require both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required. A few basic steps requirements are as follows:
USA Hockey Requirements must be completed before participating in any team activities:
- Register as a member of USA Hockey (Cost is $40 plus any affiliate fees if applicable). Click here for more information.
- Complete the background screening (found on your affiliate website).
- Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training (required every two years). Click here for more information.
Coaching Education Program Requirements
**Must be completed by December 31 of the current season.**
Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. (Cost is $40 plus any lunch fees if applicable.) You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. (The Coaching Clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31.)
Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. (Cost is $10 per module.) (The online modules are available from September 1 to December 31.)
In order to coach, you are required to be certified at the appropriate level for the upcoming season. Learn more about Coaching Education Program Requirements.