Coaching Application & Evaluation

LAHA has adopted the following coaching application process. Please read and follow the process below.

Applying

• All coaching applicants are required to submit an application.
• All coaching applications will be evaluated by the hockey director.
• For coaching applicants new to LAHA, the hockey director will conduct an interview. 
• All approved candidates are recommended to the LAHA Board of Directors for final approval.

• All Applications will be reviewed, recommended by the hockey director and approved by the LAHA board.
• Factors used in the evaluation will include, but not be limited to:
• Overall coaching experience
• Years as a head coach
• Background – playing experience, levels coached/played, etc.
• Prior coaching experience within the association, including performance, player development, and adherence to program standards in past seasons (if applicable)

• The Hockey Director may extend coaching offers and will contact all approved head coaches.
• All named coaches are pending until all requirements (listed below) are met. All requirements are due prior to all season activities. All returning coaches who do not complete all requirements prior to the start season will not be able to participate in any team activities until completed and verified by the Hockey Director. Please note that the coaching seminar is the only exception.

• USA Hockey Registration*
• USA Coaching Education Program* (CEP) program completion
• USA Hockey Age Appropriate Module*
• Safe Sport Training
• Background Check*

*Please note that LAHA will reimburse all certification and coaching requirement fees for only approved coaches.