Park Rapids Youth Hockey

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a youth hockey coach in Park Rapids!

Our mission at Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association is to provide the opportunity for all youth in our community to learn the game of hockey and compete at their greatest ability. Age level coaches play a critical role in achieving that goal as they are the face of the organization and directly interact and impact the players on a regular basis. 

Please review the selection process and coach expectations below before applying. 

Applications will be considered on the following criteria:

1. General coaching philosophy and willingness to perform within the PRAHA guidelines.
2. Willingness to put in long hours during the season.
3. Experience as a head coach or assistant coach in PRAHA or other youth hockey programs
4. Willingness to work with an assistant coach and other coaches in the program

The HDC Director and Committee is responsible for recruiting coaches, reviewing applications and making recommendations to the PRAHA Board. All coaches, including assistants, are subject to board approval.

• Coaches shall follow the rules, regulations and philosophies of USA Hockey, MN Hockey and the Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association and shall sign a coach’s agreement.
• Coaches shall have current coaching certificates as required by USA Hockey and MN Hockey and turn in certificates and signed code of conduct forms prior to stepping on the ice to the Registrar.
• Coaches shall not use profanity towards officials, players, spectators, coaches or others is prohibited and reflects poorly on the coach, his team, the Association and the community of Park Rapids.
• Coaches shall be generous with praise, consistent, honest, fair and just and treat all players equally and given proper respect.
• Coaches shall be prompt for all practices and games, run effective and organized practices that are engaging and challenging for players. Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques and strategies of hockey; encourage all your players to be team players.
• Coaches shall maintain an open line of communication with the team’s parents. Explain the goals and objectives of your team and players. Set high standards of conduct and sportsmanship for yourself and your players.
• Coaches shall stress good, healthy habits and clean living.
• Coaches shall not allow their players to practice with other teams unless it’s opened up for the entire team to participate.
• Coaches shall not allow anyone on the ice or bench except rostered coaches and players during practices and games. 

Please direct questions to: