Appendix A - Coach Minimum Requirements
All certifications listed are the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Please Note: HC Head Coach, AC Assistant Coach
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DIVISON
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HOUSE LEAGUE
HOUSE LEAGUE SELECT
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MD
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A / AA
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AAA
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Initiation Program
(6 & Under)
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HC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach
AC: NCCP is optional
On-Ice Helpers: NCCP is optional
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Minor Novice
Novice
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HC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach
AC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach
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Minor Atom
Atom
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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Minor Peewee
Peewee
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Development 1 Trained
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Minor Bantam
Bantam
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: High Performance 1 Certified
AC: Development 1 Trained
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Minor Midget
Midget
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: High Performance 1 Certified
AC: Development 1 Trained
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Juvenile
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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NOTES:
· All Team Officials require Respect in Sport (RIS) – Activity Leader or Speak Out! (RIS completed online)
· All Team Officials require the Gender Identity & Expression Course (completed online).
· The “Old NCCP” Intermediate and Level Coach Certifications are acceptable at all levels excluding Head Coaches at U14 – U18 AAA & at U8 & below.
· All A, AA, AAA Coaches require the Body Checking module at U14 & above.
· ALLIANCE Hockey Coach 2-Coach Level & Development 1 Clinics include the Body Checking module.
· All trained Coach 2-Coach Level coaches must complete the online Hockey University Modules (HU) before attending a Clinic. Upon registration of a Coach 2-Coach Level Clinic, the Clinic Administrator will provide a participant with a direct link for the Hockey University (HU) Modules.
· All U9 (8 year olds) & below Head Coaches MUST have Coach 1-Intro to Coach Qualification. NO other coaching qualifications will be accepted. U8 & U9 Novice MD Assistant Coaches MUST also have Coach 1-Intro to Coach Qualification.
· All qualifications must be registered with ALLIANCE Hockey.
· Refer to the ALLIANCE Hockey Online Manual of Operations for all Team Official requirements (including Trainer).
https://alliancehockey.com/Manuals/2430/ALLIANCE_Manual_of_Operations/