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Coaching Information

2024-2025 Season

The Lincoln Ice Hockey Association is now accepting coaching applications for the 2024-2025 season. 

Completing the application is the first step to becoming a volunteer coach with LIHA. The Coaching Committee will review each application and conduct interviews with potential coaches.

Travel coach applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. Travel coaches will be interviewed and notified in March. 10U and 12U Travel team tryouts are scheduled for Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. 14U Travel tryouts are scheduled for Monday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 7 due to schedule conflicts and ice availability.

Select and House coach applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3. Select and House coaches will be interviewed and notified in April. Select team evaluations (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U) will be scheduled for October. The High School Club Select evaluation will be scheduled for June/July.

For questions about the coaching application, requirements, and processes please contact Coaching Director, Matti Roinila.


2024-2025 Coaching Requirements

Additional steps required upon selection as a LIHA Coach:

  1. Register for a USA Hockey Number.
  2. Complete the Background Check (LIHA will provide you with an 8-digit ID Number).
  3. Complete SafeSport Training.
  4. Complete age-specific training modules.
  5. Find, register, and attend a USA Hockey Coaching Clinic.

LIHA reimburses coaches for background check fees and age-specific training module fees.

Application

Coaching Application

All potential coaches must complete this application in order to be considered for the 2024-2025 season.


Contact

Matti Roinila

Coaching Director


Coaching Committee

Eric Alexander
Griffin Gale
Matti Roinila
Dave Shipperbottom
Mike Winberg