Missouri Hockey Youth Division

A player between the ages of 13 and 17 who is currently properly registered with USA Hockey may coach as a student coach as described below:

Must attend a training session conducted by the local hockey association.
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 in scrimmages or games as a STUDENT COACH).
May not act as an Head Coach or an Assistant Coach during practices or games.
May be on the bench during games with an adult.
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 Pee Wee age player may act as a STUDENT COACH at the Squirt or Mite 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 form is available on this web site.
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.