Become a Coach

Thank you for your interest in coaching our youth hockey programs with CKHA and the Lexington Thoroughbreds. Your involvement is crucial for the development of our players and the growth of the game. Before you can coach any player, on or off the ice, it is necessary to complete the certification process outlined by USA Hockey and CKHA.

The following information is setup to mimic the order in which you need to complete the coaching certification process.

The very first part of the process is to complete a five-minute application to tell us who you are, any certifications you carry, levels you'd like to coach, and gather information about your hockey background.

Next you will need to register with CKHA as a coach/volunteer. You can register with the organization by clicking the link below. Note: You must have a 2024-25 USA Hockey number (player/coach).

Detailed steps on USA Hockey: Coaching Certification (usahockey.com)

Required every year and cannot be added to a roster until completed. Coaches will need to create/log in to their profiles, click the link under the home tab to the coach eLearning site.

Coaches will need to complete the Foundations of Player Development module before purchasing their age-specific module. Once a coach completes the Foundations of Player Development module there will be a 15-minute window before they can purchase and complete their age-specific module.

Cost is $20 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level. Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed.

Must be completed by December 31 each season.

Find, register, and attend the required certification clinic. Access to clinics can be found in your own personal coaching portal with USA hockey. Many clinics are now online and you do not have to attend in person. There is a cost associated with this requirement. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. You can take clinics from April 1-Dec. 31 each season. You can take a clinic from any district, it does not have to be from the Midam District.

Please remember that background checks and online age-specific modules are reimbursable by CKHA upon completion. To receive reimbursement please complete the attached form below and email it to treasurer@centralkentuckyhockey.com   

Please email Chris Lipsett, Director of Hockey, with any questions or concerns - clipsett@tphacademy.com

For questions regarding where you are in the registration process, please email Josh Talboo, registrar@centralkentuckyhockey.com