USA Hockey Coaches Ethics Code

This USA Coaching Ethics Code (“Code”) intends to provide standards of ethical conduct for coaches involved with USA Hockey and its member organizations. It provides General Principles and Ethical Standards which cover many situations encountered by coaches, with its principle goals the welfare and protection of participants with whom coaches work. In addition to the Code, the USA Hockey SafeSport Program provides resources for the safety of all involved in the game. For more information, go to usahockey.com/SAFESPORTPROGRAM. Coaches will respect and protect human and civil rights and not knowingly participate in or condone unfair discriminatory practices.