Coaches are the foundation of Westonka Hockey. Each season, parent and community volunteers help our players develop hockey skills while building confidence, teamwork, resilience, and a lifelong love of the game.

Coaching is one of the most rewarding ways to be part of your child's hockey experience. You'll create lasting memories, build meaningful relationships, and make a positive impact on young athletes both on and off the ice.

Thank you for considering becoming a coach and helping create a great experience for every Westonka Hockey player.

WHERE DO I START?

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. Requirements are as follows:

USA Hockey Requirements (Must be completed before participating in any team activities)

• Register as a member of USA Hockey. Click Here
• Complete the background screening. Click Here
• Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training. Click Here (Required every year and cannot be added to a roster until completed).
• Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. Click Here (Cost is $10 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level. Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed)

Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements

• Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. Click Here The Cost is ~$55. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. You can take clinics from April 1-Dec. 31 each season. 

To coach for MWHA the following MUST BE COMPLETED before you can step on the ice with any players:

1. Register as a coach with USA Hockey. Required Annually
2. Register as a coach with MWHA (Must have your USA Hockey Confirmation code to complete).
3. Complete a Background Screen- Required and valid for two years with Minnesota Hockey. 
4. Have the proper USA Hockey CEP Certification before 12/31 (See details and link below).
5. Must complete the SafeSport Training Course. SafeSport Training will be good for 1 year.