Coaching Signup
Our association depends on dedicated volunteers to provide a positive experience for our young athletes. As a coach, you’ll help players develop their skills, build confidence, and learn valuable life lessons both on and off the ice.
Coaching is also a great way to have fun, connect with families, and be part of our hockey community.
Interested in making a difference? Sign up to volunteer as a coach today!
Steps 1 through 4 below are required by USA Hockey, WAHA, and DPYH to be complete prior to participating as a coach in on and off ice activities with the team.
Step 1
Register with USA Hockey
Registration with USA Hockey is required annually. There is no cost for volunteer registration.
Step 3
Complete Background Screening
Background checks are done through USA Hockey and required PRIOR to participating (on and off ice) with the team.
Background checks are required to be completed/renewed every other year.
USA Hockey has a fee for the background check. Save your receipt and send it to treasurer@dpyh.org for reimbursement.
Step 4
SafeSport Certification
SafeSport training can be accessed through your USA Hockey account and is required PRIOR to participating (on and off ice) with the team.
Safesport training must be completed annually.
Step 5
Complete Age Specific Modules
Complete modules that are specific to each age level you will coach. Modules are required to be a rostered coach and participate on bench after December 31.
Completion of the age specific modules are required to be completed one time for the age level you plan to coach.
Step 6
Complete USA Hockey Coaching Clinic
Complete required clinics for the coaching education program. The clinic is are required to be a rostered coach and participate on bench after December 31.
Questions?
2026-27 Coach Application
Select the link below to begin the application process.
Notice: Under USA Hockey Rules, all volunteers or employees who have routine access to children (anyone considered a minor) must consent to be screened by DPYH before he/she is allowed to have routine access to children in any DPYH program.
Please note: Failure to fulfill the requirements identified in the resources section of the website may result in not receiving volunteer credits and is up to the discretion of the DPYH board of directors.
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