Coach Certification & Requirements
Every Brighton coach must keep four USA Hockey requirements current to be on the bench, plus register with Utah High School Hockey each season. (The USA Hockey season runs Sept 1 – Aug 31.)
Brighton reimburses these fees. Pay up front, then send your receipts to the trustee. (SafeSport itself is free.)
The Requirements
| Requirement | Good for | The short version |
|---|---|---|
| UHSH League Registration | 1 season | Separate from USA Hockey - every coach and volunteer registers with Utah High School Hockey each season. Registration for 2026-27 is open now. |
| USA Hockey Registration | 1 season | Your annual membership; everything else ties to it. Renew each season before you can be rostered. Tip: the 4th digit of your confirmation number is the season it expires - a 7 means good through 2026-27. |
| SafeSport Training | 12 months | Free. The first time is the ~90-minute Core course, then a shorter refresher each year. Take it at the SafeSport Launchpad and save your certificate. |
| Background Screen | 2 seasons | About $30 through NCSI. The easy one to forget - do it early, it can take up to 10 days to clear. Your record is the confirmation email. |
| Coaching Certification (CEP) | Level + annual age module | Two parts: a certification level (Level 1 and up for 10U and above, required by Jan 1) and an age-specific online module you redo every season. Check both on the Learning Center dashboard. |
There's no single reliable status dashboard. The Learning Center dashboard is best for CEP and also shows SafeSport and your screen, but confirm those two at their own sources. The trustee keeps a master record, so if you're unsure, just ask.
Requirements come from USA Hockey and can change season to season. Questions? Ask the trustee.