USATF COACHING EDUCATION TO CONTINUE ON ZOOM INDEFINITELY
For the health and safety of our instructors, participants, and the local communities where schools are conducted, USATF leadership has decided to indefinitely continue conducting all USATF Coaching Education programs online amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns. This decision was made with support of the Coaching Education Executive Committee.
Since June, USATF has piloted offering coaching education courses on Zoom, including the first-ever Level 1 and 2 Schools. By committing to an online format this will best allow programs to continue to be offered on a regular basis and in a safe manner.
Individuals who pre-registered for a scheduled in-person school will be transferred to an online alternative or issued a full refund.
Visit the USATF Calendar of Schools and USATF Campus for the latest in online programming options.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 gathered by USATF’s Working Group, visit USATF.org/covid19.
USATF CALENDAR OF SCHOOLS
https://www.usatf.org/programs/coaches/calendar-of-schools
- Oct 2-5 Level 1 Zoom #10 – Eastern Time
- Oct 9-12 Level 1 Zoom #11 – Mountain Time
- Oct 23-26 Level 1 Zoom #13 – Eastern Time
- Nov 6-9 Level 1 Zoom #14 – Pacific Time
- Nov 13-16 Level 1 Zoom #15 – Central Time
- Nov 20-23 Level 1 Zoom #16 – Eastern Time
- Dec 11-14 Level 1 Zoom #20 – Eastern Time
- Dec 11-14 Level 1 Zoom #21 – Central Time
- Dec 18-21 Level 1 Zoom #22 – Eastern Time
- Dec 18-21 Level 1 Zoom #23 – Pacific Time
- Dec 27-31 Level 2 – Event Specific School
ANNOUNCING A WINTER SESSION USATF LEVEL 2 SCHOOL ON ZOOM
USATF Coaching Education is pleased to announce a second USATF Level 2 School to close out 2020. The course will be conducted on Zoom December 27-31, 2020. Applications are anticipated to open the week of October 5th and program details will be posted to the Calendar of Schools on USATF.org.
USATF members with a current Level 1 certification and a minimum of three years coaching experience (track & field, cross country, club or personal run coach) are eligible to apply. The USATF Level 2 School provides an in-depth education in a singular event-group and the knowledge to write a comprehensive training plan. Individuals can choose to enroll in Endurance, Sprints/Hurdles/Relays, Jumps, Throws or Youth Specialization. Enrollment caps will apply, and early application is advised for placement in first-choice event-group. Nearly 250 USATF members from across the USA (and globally) converged to complete the pilot Level 2 School during the summer.
USATF Level 1 Recertification Application Opening in October
USATF members seeking to renew a current Level 1 certification may soon apply for recertification. Members may verify their certificate expiration date according to the schedule below or by logging into USATF Campus (certificates are available under Transcripts).
Earned / Expiration
January 1, 2013-June 30, 2019 / December 31, 2020
July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 (waiver period) / December 31, 2024
Members who completed a Level 1 during the waiver period do not need to take any action until the next recertification period. Level 2 and 3 coaches remain exempt from recertification and no action is necessary.
Application Instructions
- Renew USATF membership for 2020
- Complete latest SafeSport Training (must be current through 12/31) — NEW requirement
- Complete an approved recertification course* (choose one)
a. USATF Campus Course
b. USATF Learn By Doing Clinic (2017)
c. USATF Cross Country Specialist Course
d. USATF Emerging Elite Coaches Camp
e. USATF Level 2 Sports Science Classroom
f. Complete a new USATF Level 1 School
- Submit recertification application and processing fee
- Verified by national office (allow five business days)
- New certificate awarded on USATF Campus upon approval
You must complete steps 1-3 before accessing the recertification application. Please do not email copies of your certificates unless requested. Any application received after 12/31/2020 will be accessed a late fee.
*Recertification course must be completed both after Level 1 certificate was last attained and quad start (January 1, 2017). No credit will be provided for any courses completed prior to (last) Level 1 certificate date.
Save $10 Off Your USATF Campus Order Through October 31
USATF Campus is the online learning platform available to all coaches, athletes, and educators with an interest in better understanding human performance. With over ten sports science courses available, coaches from all track and field and endurance disciplines can tailor their learning and continuing education to their interests.
For a limited time, USATF members can save $10 off their USATF Campus order with promo code: TrackCoach10 (enter coupon code in the shopping cart and click apply). Members with an expiring Level 1 certificate in 2020 and students are especially encouraged to take advantage of this limited time offer.
Featured Courses
- Basic Science of Sprinting
- Chronic Fatigue Due to Overtraining
- Physiological Development Through the Athlete’s Lifespan
- Reactive Strength (Plyometric Training), Pt 1 and 2
- Skill Acquisition: Movement Technique Analysis
- Sport Specific Strength and Power
- Training Science
View all courses at: https://usatfcampus.myabsorb.com/#/catalog
Exclusions: Course bundles, Basic Principles of Endurance Training and the Level 2 Sports Science Classroom are excluded from the promotion. Promo code must be redeemed by October 31, 2020.
Earn CEU’s from Indiana University, Bloomington for Completion of USATF Coursework
In partnership with the Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health–Bloomington, Indiana University, USATF offers CEUs (continuing education units) to individuals seeking to obtain credit for courses offered by the USATF Coaching Education Department. This partnership demonstrates a higher education endorsement of the provided content.
Members are responsible for determining if CEUs will be accepted by their licensing agency or affiliated organization; and should note the CEU certificate does not provide a transcript nor college transfer credit. CEU certificates are commonly accepted for teacher license renewal and other National Governing Bodies (NGB) professional pathway courses.
Eligible USATF Coaching Education courses include:
- USATF Level 1 – 2 CEUS
- USATF Level 2 – Sports Science Classroom – 1 CEU
- USATF Level 2 – Event Specific – 3 CEUS
- USATF Cross Country Specialist Course – 1 CEU
Any combination of two courses on USATF Campus – 1 CEU
Interested individuals can learn more and submit an application (fee applies) at the link below. Please note the CEU request form should not be completed until you have separately enrolled and completed an eligible course listed.
https://www.usatf.org/programs/coaches/earn-ceu-s
2021 National Team Staff Applications Open
USATF is accepting applications for National Team Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Head Manager, and Event Manager positions for 2021 National Teams. Applications must be submitted no later than October 30, 2020. Selections are governed by Regulation 17 of the bylaws of USATF. Please see below for a list of the teams and a link to the selection procedures and applications.
All individuals must submit an application to be eligible for consideration for a team staff position – even if you have submitted an application for teams and/or served on a team in prior years.
A current USATF membership number is needed to access the application. Please note, as part of the application process, applicants are required to upload a full-color passport-style headshot photo.
2021 Non-World Major Competition Teams
- 2021 World Athletics Indoor Championships – Nanjing, China (March 19 – 21)
- 2021 World Athletics Relays – Silesia, Poland (May 1 – 2)
- 2021 NACAC U23 Championships – Nassau, Bahamas TBC (July 9 – 11)
- 2021 Pan Am U20 Championships – Santiago, Chile (July 23 – 25)
Applications
To access either the coaching staff or managerial staff selection procedures, eligibility criteria and applications for the 2021 Non-World Major Competition Teams visit: https://www.usatf.org/programs/elite-athletes/team-usatf/staff-applications-procedures.
Applications must be submitted no later than FRIDAY, October 30, 2020.
Contact Kimberly Sims at Kimberly.Sims@usatf.org for questions concerning the application and selection process.