Coaches

Coaches are around the players at all times and are the ones who make everything run on and off the ice. Interested in being a coach?

Coaching application window is OPEN!

If you are interested in coaching during the 2026-2027 season, please complete the attached Coaching Application. Applications are due no later than Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

Return completed application to Bob Hock Coach-In-Chief, at:
bob.hock@jrstormhockey.com
Or to:
TYIHA
Attn: Coach Application
PO Box 1981
Kearney, NE 68848

COACHING APPLICATION

All coaches are required to obtain the required level of certification through the USA Hockey Coaching Achievement Program. Each coach must be USA Hockey certified at the appropriate level by December 31 of the current season. In addition, each coach will be required to comply with the screening procedures of USA Hockey by completing the consent to be screened and USA Safesport.

Register as a Coach

Step 1: Email our Coach-in-Chief expressing your interest in coaching or complete the Coaching Application

Step 2: Register with USA Hockey

Step 3: Submit your USA Hockey Registration to our Registrar

Step 4: Complete USA Hockey’s SafeSport Program

Step 5: Complete USA Hockey’s Background Check

Step 6: Complete Age Specific Modules

Optional Step:

Step 7: Complete Your USA Hockey Coaching Certification

Step 8: Register to Coach

STUDENT COACHES

Please download and fill out this form to complete your requirements for our student coach information to comply with USA Hockey and Tri-City Youth Hockey Association.

Student_Coach information

Student Coach Regulations

A 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 the local hockey association. Student coaches are not eligible to attend a CEP certification clinic for certification. They may audit a 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.
Will need to complete Safesport if turning 18 during the year in which they are coaching.
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 organization that is using the STUDENT COACH must provide a form indicating on what team he/she is participating as a student coach, and, if applicable, what team he/she is properly registered/rostered as a player. A model form can be found by clicking on the link above This form stays with the association.
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.

Note: A coach must progress through the education system every year with the exception of coaching at the 6u or 8u age levels.

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