CHA's Minimum Coaching Requirements

In order to coach a team at Chesterfield, candidates must meet these minimum requirements:

1. Complete an on-line Coaching Application (click here)

   All coaching positions are approved by the CHA Board. Questions should be directed to our Coaching Director, Carlo Merlo.

2. All head and assistant coaches must be certified at the appropriate level by December 31st, 2006
   
   USA Hockey Annual Guide
   Coaching Education Requirements

   Level 1	8-and-Under (Mite)
   Level 2	10-and-Under (Squirt)
   Level 3	12-and-Under (Pee Wee) 14-and-Under (Bantam) 16-and-Under (Midget) 17-and-Under (Midget)
   Level 4	Midget (Tier I and Tier II National Tournament Bound)

   Coaches must renew their certifications every three years or advance to the next certification level. Once a coach has reached Level 4, certificates no longer need to be renewed.

   Click here to register for a Missouri Hockey coaching clinic.

3. Coaches must submit a notarized screening application to Missouri Hockey.
   

   Any adult involved with a team, in a coaching or managerial position, must submit a background check application as required by Missouri Hockey. A list of approved adults is maintained on Missouri Hockey's website. Once approved, these screenings must be renewed every three years. Once a coach is assigned to a team, this application must be submitted to our coaching director. CHA pays for up to three applications per team.

   • Mo Hockey Screening Form
   • Police Background 1
   • Police Background 2