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Coaches -
As a reminder we highlight HYHA Policy regarding the use of student coaches to assist with your practices:
Policy Number: 0006 - Student Coaches
All coaches are encouraged to develop student coaches as well as their players. Coaches may take on up to a maximum of five (5) student coaches per team, however, no more than three (3) may be on the ice at any one time. The Clinic Director, upon consultation with the Board, may take more than three (3) student coaches on the ice. The appropriate number of student coaches on the ice at one time will be dependent on the needs of the clinic program at the time.
Coaches are expected to actively engage student coaches in their practice plans. Student coaches are expected to conduct themselves as full members of the coaching staff.
Upon review by the Board, a team may loose the benefit that comes from student coaching if the Board observes student coach actions or behavior not adding to or otherwise detracting from the practice.
Eligibility:
- Each student coach playing hockey for their high school team is strongly encouraged to check with their respective high school program to ensure their eligibility is not compromised by student coaching with HYHA
- Student coach selections must be reviewed and approved by the Board.
- Each student coach must:
- be enrolled and attending High School
- always be under the supervision of a carded, screened adult coach during all practices, clinics, try-outs, and in the locker room.
- must be registered with USA Hockey via the HYHA Registrar.
- wear a helmet with full face shield, gloves, and skates while on the ice.
- wear a helmet while serving on the bench during games.
- Each student coach may
- assist multiple HYHA teams
- not play during scrimmages or games.
- In the case of Bantams, only high school players 16 years and older may serve as a student coach.
Upon reaching the age of 18, the student coach must comply with all USA Hockey coaching and screening rules and regulations.
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