Welcome to DEB Coach training: Your key to success for long-term player development!

For us, the focus is always on people - because we are firmly convinced that coaching that focuses on the needs of athletes is essential to making progress in the sport of ice hockey. As a coach in the clubs of the Deutscher Eishockey-Bund, you are invaluable for the (further) development of our sport. Your personal commitment and professional expertise will significantly shape the future of ice hockey in Germany.

Immerse yourself in our coaching training to hone your skills/abilities, share your passion and unlock your athletes' full potential. Together we are shaping the future of German ice hockey - join us and become part of our committed coaching community!

Karl Schwarzenbrunner

FAQ

FAQ for trainers training and further education

Can I also choose one? DEB- Register as a trainer without submitting the required documents in advance?

For each training course, certain documents (e.g. the current extended police clearance certificate, etc.) must be submitted during registration or can be uploaded directly during online registration. The required admission criteria are specified in the training course advertisement. You can register for the training, but must submit the required documents promptly by email if you do not already have them.

Deadlines: 

The certificate of good conduct must already off The first aid certificate must be submitted by email before the start of the course. It can be submitted later.

A license can only be issued after passing the exams if required admission criteria are met.

Important: Clubs should not register trainers! This must be done by the participant themselves, as the code of honor must be accepted.

How long does it take until I receive a response to my registration for a trainer's license?

After registering online, you will receive an official registration confirmation as soon as the course is sold out or the registration deadline has been reached. Communication will take place via email.

The following procedure is usual: A few weeks before the course begins, you will receive an email with an overview and information about the course (start and end - duration - number of days and modules - was already communicated in the advertisement), a few days before the course, you will receive another email with the final information about the course.

The invoice will be sent separately directly by email. You or the club will usually receive the invoice for the course 3-4 weeks before the course begins. The course fee must be paid by the start of the course, otherwise you may be excluded from the course and a participant on the waiting list will take the vacant place.

Where can I find information about the course content and examination modalities?
How long are C-license trainers for competitive sports valid?

They are valid for four years. The extension takes place via the DEB or LEV, if it is authorized to conduct C-Trainer training.

How long are the B-License for Competitive Sports and the A-License for Competitive Sports valid?

They are valid for two years. Extension is only possible via the DEB.

Am I also allowed to take part in external training courses that are not provided by the DEB or an LEV?

If further training courses are attended by another training provider, e.g. trainer academy, IAT, approval of the recognition must be obtained beforehand DEB (National Trainer for Science and Training). If this is approved, a report must be submitted to the after completion of the training DEB must be submitted in which you describe how the training content can be transferred to German ice hockey.

How many learning units must a training course have in order to be able to extend my L/C/B/A/D competitive sports trainer license?

A further training course with 15 learning units must be attended within four years (for L/C) or two years (for B/A/D).

Information about this can also be found in our Coaching regulations.

Do I need the DOSB license card?

The DOSB license is required to apply for grants for the club. It is the so-called “mother license”.

The digital licenses are sufficient for internal DEB/LEV traffic. The DOSB license can be applied for via Karin.Frauenrieder@deb-online.de.

What documents do I need to submit? DEB (via email) to renew my license?
  • Application for License renewal:
  • Current, digital photograph
  • Proof or confirmation of participation in the training course attended (if no DEB Training)
  • Current, extended police clearance certificate, not older than 6 months: (Application for office)
  • Have you participated in a DEB-external training, you will be charged separately for the license renewal. DEB-For further training courses, this fee is already charged together with the training fee.
What do I do if I lose my license?

Please contact the DEB (karin.frauenrieder@deb-online.de) so that a replacement license can be issued to you. This will be issued to you in accordance with DEB-Fee schedule will be charged.

 

What is required to apply for a guest license?

Please first send the trainer's details, a copy of his foreign qualification and the curriculum of his training, by email to the national trainer for science and training. The documents must be submitted translated into at least English. After the license has been checked and allocated, the club can apply for a guest license.

Important: A guest license can be DEB-Trainer regulations can be issued to a trainer a maximum of twice and are only valid for one season. After that, the trainer should have comparable German training.

The following documents must be submitted after review and allocation to a license when applying for a guest license be submitted:

  • a current, extended police clearance certificate of the trainer (not older than 6 months)
  • Application Guest license
  • digital photograph

The guest license application is made by email to Karin.Frauenrieder@deb-online.de

How good do my skating skills have to be in order to be able to take part in the C-Trainer competitive sports training?

The first module in the C-Trainer competitive sports training is the "Learn To Play" module, which ends with a skills test - if deficiencies are identified here, it is pointed out that it is not possible to continue the course at the moment and tips are given on how to improve skills. If the test can be passed in the following year, the remaining modules of the course can be attended.

What should I do if I don't have the necessary NC to attend the B or A license for competitive sports?

Please register for the courses anyway, the national coach W/A will contact you if necessary to achieve the required grade point average via an “NC improvement interview”.

What must be present in order to be issued with a C, B or A competitive sports coaching license?
  • Successful completion of the respective trainer license examinations
  • Extended police clearance certificate, not older than 6 months
  • First aid course certificate, not older than 3 years over 9 learning units (only for C courses)
  • Application Trainer license
  • NADA certificate
  • Signed Code of Honor
  • Digital passport photo
What happens if I do not renew my license or can I reactivate it?

If you have failed to renew your coaching license, your club must apply for an exemption for you from the DEB This AG will first be examined by the national coach for science/training and the respective league manager. To reactivate your license, you must complete two DEB-Complete further training courses of 15 LE each.

Detailed information on reactivating expired trainer licenses can be found .

There are fees for issuing and renewing DEB-Trainer licenses?

Yes, the DEB Fees are charged for the extension and issuing of trainer licenses. These fees are set out in the fee schedule in the currently valid version.

Fee schedule of DEB

Are all trainer licenses from the LEV area in the DEB recorded?

Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as the serial interfaces were sometimes very problematic or the databases did not record all licenses. For this reason, please send in all documents in order for the DEB can supplement or update the database.

How much time do I have to complete my trainer training?

The framework guidelines stipulate that the training must be completed within 24 months. If this period has elapsed, the training must be completely repeated and the costs must be borne in full again.

 

Do I need to renew my Learn-To-Play certificate?

Yes, it is subject to the same provisions regarding renewal as the Trainer C license. Details can be found in the current Coaching regulations.

 

What do I do if I am still in the training phase and need a trainer’s license?

After attending the individual modules, we issue a provisional trainer's license for the course participants. This is valid for one season.

How do I apply for a certificate of good conduct?

Either your association will write you a letter to apply for it or you can get an application from us. You can get the application from Karin.Frauenrieder@deb-online.de. Please indicate if you are a volunteer.

https://www.deb-online.de/trainerbereich/downloads/

Which first aid course do I need to attend?

A course of 9 learning units must be attended. The first aid course must not have been completed more than 3 years ago and can be completed either in person or online. The proof must be submitted in digital form to Karin Frauenrieder, DEB, be submitted.

What licenses do you need to play championship games?

Those involved in the championship games DEB Participating teams must actually be trained and coached by trainers with at least the following license:

  • DEL/DEL2 = A license
  • Women's Bundesliga = B license
  • Oberliga = B license
  • U20 Division I and II = A license
  • U20 Division III = B license
  • U17 Division I and II = B license 

(Young talent teams up to U15 = C license)

To the explanations of the trainer licenses

Interested?
Then get in touch!

Manuela Gröger-Schneider

manuela.groeger-schneider@deb-online.de

or at your responsible regional association.

Downloads

Information material for trainers

Applications for trainers

video material

Videos for trainers

Knowledge platform login / handling

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Licensing requirements for C license for competitive ice hockey sports

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Licensing requirements for B license for competitive ice hockey sports

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Licensing requirements A license for competitive ice hockey sports

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Manual video analysis B-Trainer training

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Manual video teaching sample for all training courses

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