This season, we have nearly 60 coaches/Team Managers and 200+ players registered in our Learn to Play Clinic and travel teams competing in three leagues (NEGHL, CHC, and CGHL). We're one of the largest all-girls programs in Connecticut.

Heading into the upcoming season, we've got openings at our national bound  (U14 - U19) and non-national bound (U8 - U19) levels. Email coaching@shorelinesharkshockey.com to learn about the opportunities. 

The Importance of Coaches
Our coaches are the cornerstone of this success. Aside from their hockey expertise, they are the drivers of development and growth for our players – on and off the ice. They're instrumental in advancing our players to the next level and creating a positive culture that creates lasting memories.

Our Coaching Needs
As we head into the upcoming season, our coaching needs continue to evolve to align with registrations and programming. For the upcoming season, we have numerous coaching opportunities that vary in commitment:

• Learn to Play Clinic:  1 weekend day skills clinic
• CT-based Travel Teams (U8 – U19):  2-weekday practices/1-2 weekend games
• Regional Travel Teams (U14 – U19):  2-weekday practices/2-4 weekend games

Compensation
Most of our coaching positions are unpaid parent volunteers who want to share their child's hockey experience. We also recruit non-parent volunteers who want to share their expertise and help grow girls' hockey.

Requirements
Regardless of the coaching position, our standards are high. We fully endorse USA Hockey's American Development Model, prioritizing development and fun over the scoreboard. 

The first step is to complete the coaching application. Once approved, the following  steps are required for ALL travel team and clinic coaches:

1. Register as a USA hockey member  ($46 plus affiliate fee)
2. Pass the USA Hockey background screening  requirement, which is valid for two seasons ($30)
3. Complete annual  online SafeSport training (no cost)
4. Complete the online age-specific USA Hockey Coaching Education Program ($20/module)
5. Attend a USA Hockey certification clinic ($60)

Interested? Complete our coaching application or send us an email. 

The safety of its participants is of paramount importance to USA Hockey.  USA Hockey SafeSport is the organization's program related to off-ice safety.

USA Hockey has long had systems in place to protect its participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse and other types of abuse and misconduct that can be harmful to youth hockey players and other participants.  These include without limitation Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Screening, Locker Room Supervision, and Hazing Policies, in addition to Codes of Conduct applicable to administrators, coaches, officials, parents, players, and spectators. The USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook is intended to update and collect the organization's various policies to protect its participants from all types of misconduct and abuse.

The Shoreline Sharks fully support the SafeSport guidelines established by USA Hockey.