Student Coach

Older players and/or siblings that are interested in becoming a Student Coach, may apply for approval by HYHA. There are strict USA Hockey guidelines that must be followed:

• Must be between the ages of 13 and 17 years old (If 18 or older, must be SafeSport certified)
• Must be registered with USA Hockey
• May only work with players at least one full age level down from their own
• 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, or tryouts only
• May not act as the head coach or an assistant coach during practices or games
• May be on the bench during games with an adult. The student coach will count as one of the maximum of four Team Officials allowed on the bench
• Must complete HYHA student coach training, which includes reviewing the Student Coach Presentation and submitting a Student Coach Model Form to the HDC for review

Under no circumstances, may a player who is not on the team's roster and has not been approved as a Student Coach be on the ice for practices, in the locker room, or behind the bench for games.