Aspiring coaches from across the country will gather in Columbus, Ohio for the 2025 USA Hockey National Coaches Symposium. Coaches will seek to attain their Level 5 Coaching Certification, the highest offered by USA Hockey.
Always one of the most highly anticipated events on the USA Hockey Coaching calendar, the symposium will be held August 14-17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regancy in Columbus, Ohio's beautiful arena district. This clinic is available to all Level 4 registered USA Hockey coaches, including those who attained their Level 4 during the 2024-2025 USA Hockey Season. All Level 5 registered coaches may attend and will receive their required 5 credits of Continuing Education.
This year's event will have a limited number of seats, with registration on a first come, first served basis. USA Hockey recommends registering as soon as possible. The registration cost for the event is $575, which does not include the cost for travel or lodging.
Coaches can expect to see a star studded lineup of speakers at the event. In the past, speakers and guests have included NHL, NCAA, and European coaches along with USA Hockey's Player Development staff. Each presentation will be an hour in length. There will be rotating brekout groups, presenting on a wide range of topics.
Level 5 requirements at the event:
Candidates for Level 5 Certification must attend the entire Level 5 Coaches Symposium. Additional information regarding submitted material requirements (thesis, CE workshop, or other written material) will be distributed at the event. Attendees will be required to check-in throughout the event, and check-out upon exiting. Failure to do so at any point during the event will prohibit receiving your Level 5 Certification.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Q. How often is the Level 5 Coaching Symposium offered?
A. Once every 2 years.
Q. Will I need to turn in anything after the Level 5 clinic is over?
A. Yes. There will be materials you will need to submit after the actual clinic is over to receive the full certification credit.
Q. When I complete the Level 5 certification, will I need to take any more USA Hockey coaching clinics or do anything else?
A. You will need to obtain your 5 Continuing Education credits within 4 years after completing your Level 5 clinic. These opportunities for Continuing Education will be available to choose from online in various formats like a online module, in person events, online seminars, video, etc.
Q. If I have already received my Level 5 certification, can I register and attend the Level 5 Coaching Symposium again?
A. Yes. You can attend a Level 5 Coaching Symposium as many times as you would like. All attendees that have attained their Level 5 certification prior will receive 5 credits toward their Continuing Education requirement if needed.
Q. If I have already received my Level 5 certification, do I need to make a payment to register and attend the Level 5 Coaching Symposium again?
A. Yes. You will need to register and make a payment.
Q. If I received my Level 4 certification during the 2024-2025 USA Hockey season, am I eligible to register and attend the 2025 Level 5 Coaching Symposium?
A. Yes. You are eligible.
Q. If I am a Level 1, 2 or 3 coach during the 2024-2025 USA Hockey season, am I eligible to register and attend the 2025 Level 5 Coaching Symposium?
A. No. You are not eligible.
Q. Are there breakout sessions that I'm required to attend during the Level 5 Coaching Symposium?
A. All coaches attending the Level 5 Coaching Symposium will be assigned to a smaller group that will attend ALL various breakouts topics in a rotation style over two days.
Q. Do coaches need to bring helmets, skates, gloves, stick and track suit for the on-ice portion?
A. No. Coaches do not need to bring on ice coaching equipment.
Q. Do I need to attend all the sessions at the Level 5 Coaches Symposium?
A. Yes. To attain your Level 5 certification and/or to receive your 5 Continuing Education Credits, you will need to attend ALL of the presentations in the main room and the breakout sessions. Attendance will be monitored.
Q. Will there be a goalie track at the Level 5?
A: This year, we will not be having a gold, silver or bronze level goaltending clinic at the Level 5 Coaching Symposium. There will be presentations on goaltending during the event?
Q. Is there a Level 5 thesis or project that will be mandatory to complete to receive my Level 5 certification?
A: Yes, more information about this year's thesis or project will be provided at the Level 5.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
By Air:
Participants will want to fly into John Glenn Columbus International Airport, it is a 9 minute drive to the Hyatt Regency in the Arena District. Once arriving at John Glenn Columbus International Airport participants can take a shuttle, rent a car, or book a taxi/uber/lyft to the Hyatt Regency. While at the Hyatt Regency for the Level 5, participants will be able to walk to everything including restaurants, coffee shops, bars, classrooms, and the ice rink.
The Level 5 will start at 6:00pm on Thursday August 14th with check-in starting at 4:00pm. The Level 5 will end at noon on Sunday August 17th. Adjust all travel arrangements so you are able to be there for the entire event. Attendance at the entire event is neccessary to obtain your Level 5 certification.
Hyatt Regency - Main Hotel and Convention Center
You ARE NOT required to stay at the same hotel where the Level 5 is being held. The Level 5 will be at the Hyatt Regency in the Arena District.
Address: Hyatt Regency, 350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
To make a reservation you can call 1-614-463-1234 (Mention code G-HICKS to receive Level 5 rate) or you can make a reservation online Here.
Other Hotels nearby:
Sonesta Columbus Downtown – Connected to Hyatt on 2nd Floor - Click Here
Hilton Columbus Downtown – Connected to Hyatt on 2nd Floor - Click Here
Canopy by Hilton – Across the street from Hyatt - Click Here
Red Roof Inn+ - Across the street from Hyatt and about 1 block down - Click Here
Courtyard Columbus Downtown – Spring Street – 7 Min Walk - Click Here
The Junto – Not walking distance, but new boutique property - Click Here
August 14-17, 2025
350 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Contact Person : Brent Seidel
E-Mail : brent.seidel@usahockey.org
Date: October 1st - December 1st 2024
Price: $500 per Coach
Date: December 2nd - June 30th
Price: $575 per coach
Price: $650 per coach
Date: July 1st - July 15th
Registration will close July 15th or when registration is full.
Disclaimer: No walkups will be allowed
Register
Payment
Checkout
All cancellations will be subject to a $50 processing fee from the original registration payment.
In the event that you need to cancel and cannot attend the event, the refund schedule is as follows:
All cancellations will be subject to a $50 processing fee from the original registration payment.
If you need to cancel and cannot attend the event, the refund schedule is as follows:
Before June 1st 2025 if you would like to receive a full refund you must email Brent Seidel at brent.seidel@usahockey.org (this will be subject to a $50 processing fee).
Refunds between June 1 - July 1 2025 you will receive a 50% refund (at this time no deferments will be available).
No refunds or deferments will be available after July 1st 2025
Again, to receive a full refund, you will need to email Brent Seidel at brent.seidel@usahockey.org. Please include your full name, email address and registration number.
