Calendar of Schools Find an upcoming Coaching Education School Education Levels Fundamentals of Coaching Track & Field - Intended for entry level coaches, parents or volunteers/officials at any level. Level 1 - basic knowledge course that emphasizes rules, basic mechanics, and teaching progressions. Level 2 - more in-depth training in an event specific group (sprints/hurdles/relays, endurance, jumps, throws, combined events). Level 3 - very high-level seminar structure educational experience in a specific event area.

Coaches Advisory Committee 

To serve as a source of reference, opinion, and advice to the President, Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors of USATF-GA with regard to current or contemplated policies of USATF-GA and in all matters relating to coaches and coaches’ rights;

Constituencies Affected: Coaches of all divisions and interest group of the track and field community.

a.       Our coaches are personally and passionately committed to the growth and development of the sport of track and field at all levels.

b.       Our athletes have all developed through their relationships, instruction and support of their coaches, and

c.       Nearly all of these coaches are affiliated with communities and educational instructions that provide the resources (facilities, competitive schedules, travel, medical care, etc.) annually toward the development of their athletes who comprise the vast majority on our national teams.

Coaching Education

The coaching education program provides educational opportunities for all levels of coaches, from grass roots to the elite level. The program is comprised of three progressional levels, each of which has the following components:

• Sport Science
  Extensive instruction in sport science is covered in order to provide a scientific basis of understanding for rational development of technique and training programs. The sport science portion has been developed by the American Coaching Effectiveness Program (ACEP) and the USATF National Coaching Education Committee. It includes sport psychology, pedagogy, and sports medicine.
• Technical, Event-Specific Instruction
  Throws, jumps, sprints/hurdles, and endurance events are all covered at the basic level in this school. Event-specific instruction is progressive in nature. Consequently, at Levels 2 and 3, each event is covered in greater depth and detail than the previous level.
• Hands-on Training
  Experience is the best teacher. Minimum standards of practical experience are expected of participants at each level.

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