First, please register with us. The link is the right. Then complete the following items. No one can be on the bench without all the items completed. All items must be submitted to the Registrar, via email.

The Registrar must submit coaches to USA Hockey for final approval. The Registrar will inform when approval is complete.

1. REGISTER WITH USA HOCKEY
   Only rostered coaches are allowed on the bench or on the ice. Submit a copy to the registrar. This is done every season. Note: Volunteer parents, no matter how well intended, cannot be on the bench or step on the ice unless they are officially level certified and rostered, no exceptions!
2. NATIONAL BACKGROUND SCREENING
   This is good for two seasons, not two years. Please submit the letter with the "card" to the registrar.
3. SAFESPORT TRAINING
   There is no cost for this training. It is done online. A coaches USA hockey confirmation number and email address will be used for registering. Please submit the certificate that states "Safesport Trained" after all sections are completed.
4. ONLINE AGE-SPECIFIC MODULE
   You must complete a module for each age level that you coach. You can not be rostered until this is done. Once the module is completed, you need to print out the verification that you have completed and keep for your records. If coaching same level as last year you do not need to retake module.
5. PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCES (CY113)
   This is a check for a record of abuse on a child. For volunteers, there is no cost and the clearance is good for 60 months. Submit a copy to the registrar.
6. PENNSYLVANIA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS (SP4-164)
   This is a criminal record check. There is no cost for volunteers and the clearance is good for 60 months. Submit a copy to the registrar.
7. (FBI) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
   The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services utilizes IDEMIA to process fingerprint-based FBI criminal background checks. The fingerprint-based background check is a multi-step process. For general questions about FBI clearances, please contact the FBI Background Check Unit at 877-371-5422. For IDEMIA registration, processing, or billing questions, please contact IDEMIA/IdentoGo at 1-844-321-2101 and registration if needed can be done online at www.identogo.com. If a volunteer has been a resident of PA for 10 years, this background check may be waived. Download the waiver on the forms page, complete, and submit to the registrar.
8. LEVEL CERTIFIED
   All coaches must have proper USA Hockey Certification and attend Coaching clinics. It is the coaches responsibility to register for the appropriate level Certification Clinic in our area and attend only one (1) clinic per season. All clinics will be posted on the USA Hockey website by August 15th. Coaches have until December 31st to attend a clinic. If not complete, the coach will be removed from the roster. Once you are Level 4 certified, you are complete with coaching clinics. If an issue arises with getting a new level, contact USA Hockey, you have a one-time forgiveness if application is complete prior to December 31.

Copies of all requirements must be submitted to the Registrar.

NHAHA REIMBURSES FOR Coaching Requirements

(See list above)

In order to receive reimbursement for any or all of the above the coach must submit a receipt along with a reimbursement form available below and on the Form Page of this web site. Submit both at the same time to the NHAHA treasurer. A period of up to 30 days is required to process reimbursement requests.

Mail or email to :

NHAHA Treasurer

NHAHA does NOT reimburse for equipment purchased unless the purchase is approved by the NHAHA Board prior to purchase.

All reimbursement requests must be submitted within 30 days of incurring the expense.

Only the Head Coach of a team and up to 3 assistant coaches will receive reimbursement per team.  The number of coaches eligible to receive reimbursement will not apply to the ADM Mite program or to junior coaches.  However, 8U ADM Mite coaches and junior coaches will be held to the same rules referring t the timely manner to receive reimbursement.

In order to receive any reimbursements, a junior coach must have been approved by the Head of Coaches and the President of NHAHA.

The North Hills Amateur Hockey Association (Pittsburgh Vipers, Viper Stars & Esmark Stars) is a growing youth hockey organization, and is always looking for qualified coaches. If you are interested in joining our organization as an established, new, or junior coach please complete the NHAHA coaching application. Questions? Please email nhaha.registrar@gmail.com

A NHAHA player between the ages of 13 and 17 who is currently properly registered with USA Hockey may serve as a student coach under the following conditions:

• Must attend a training session conducted by NHAHA. (2020-2021 Dates TBD.)
  Student coaches are not eligible to attend a CEP certification clinic for certification. They may audit a USAH CEP clinic but they do not receive certification credit, nor are they required to pay for the clinic. He/she will need to contact the instructor directly as he/she will not be able to register online due to the age restriction in place.
• Does NOT need a background check or SafeSport until the age of 18.
• 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, try-outs only. (May not participate as a player in scrimmages or games when acting as a STUDENT COACH).
• 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 wear a helmet with full face shield, gloves, and skates while on the ice. Must wear helmet during games while on the bench.
• May only work with players at least one full playing age level down (e.g., a 14U age player may act as a STUDENT COACH at the 12U, 10U or 8U level).
• The STUDENT COACH must complete the attached USAH form indicating on what team(s) he/she is participating as a student coach, and, if applicable, what team he/she is properly registered/rostered as a player. 
• Upon reaching the age of 18, the STUDENT COACH must comply with the USA Hockey Screening Program and meet the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program requirements which will qualify him/her to act as an assistant or head coach.

To apply to be a NHAHA Student Coach, please complete the form below and place in the NHAHA mailbox at the rink or email to NHAHA President.