Coach & Manager Policy

The EPHA attempts to find unpaid non-parent head coaches for all our teams above the Mite level. This goal is virtually unattainable as well as needing assistant coaches for these levels as well as 100% parent coaches for the Mite Program. (A full explanation of the EPHA coaching policy can be found in the EPHA Policy & Procedures Document.)

All coaches must meet the following requirements established by USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey.

1. A background check form must be completed and submitted every year.

2. A current and valid Coaches Education Certification Card must be on file with the EPHA Registrar.

Coach's & Manager's Background Check

Coaches and Managers should complete the Background Check Form and return it to the Registrar as soon as possible by placing it in the Registrar’s mailbox or mailing it to:

EPHA Registrar
c/o Eden Prairie Community Center
16700 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346

All Coaches & Managers must complete and submit a Background Check Form.

Returning Coaches - Certification Status (CEP Cards)

Returning coaches, click here to check the status of your Coaches Certification (CEP cards).

The CEP certification requirements by level are as follows:

Mites	Level 1
Squirts	Level 2
Peewee, Bantam, Jr. Gold	Level 3
Girls U-10	Level 2
Girls U-12	Level 3
Girls U-14	Level 3

Level 1 = Initiation, Level 2 = Associate, Level 3 = Intermediate

Your card must have been issued in 2005-06 or later to be valid. If it was issued in 2004-05 or prior you must attend a coaching clinic to refresh. Level 4 cards never expire. The EPHA will reimburse you for the cost of the clinics. Coaching clinics can be found by going to the www.USAhockey.com website and clicking on the coach button. Level 3 coaches can re-certify online at www.USAhockey.com using the Flexxcoach option.

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