USATF-New England Coaching Information
USATF Coaching Education Program
A complete and detailed summary of the USATF Coaches Education program is available at www.usatf.org.We recommend that you check out that site if you are involved with coaching.
The USATF 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.
- Level 1 presents a basic knowledge course in 21.5 hours over 2 1/2 days, that emphasizes rules, basic sport science, and teaching progressions through classroom as well as hands-on training. After the school, participants complete an online exam
Multiple Level 1 schools are offered each year around the country. The New England association attempts to hold a Level 1 school at least every second year. - Level 2 is two parts, both five days in length. Part one, completed once, covers Training Theory, Sports Psychology, Physiology, and Biomechanics.
Part two focuses on specific event groups - Sprints/Hurdles/Relays, Endurance, Jumps, Throws, and Combined Events There are pre-requisites to take Level 2, and Level 2 schools may be taken multiple times to learn more than one event groups. Only one Level I is offered a year in the US. - Level 3 courses are very high-level seminar structure educational experience in a specific event area.
Level 3 podium presentations are offered at various times of the year.
The new Youth Level 2 school was introduced in 2010. It is a 4.5 day school focusing on the unique training required for elite youth athletes. It prepares coaches to train youth athletes for high level competition while adhering to the sound principles of growth and development of the youth athlete. Event specific training in the four broad event groups, and emphasis on outreach and talent identification, growth and development, nutrition, and sport psychology and ethics.
Two New England coaches, Larry Libow (Y-Speed) and Joe Tranchita (Waltham TC) were part of the first ever Level II Youth School. - Developmental Schools - Starting in 2011, the New England will offer several of these 4 hour introductory courses that present a grass roots overview of the sport and coaching.
Ideal for youth clubs, high school assistants, or young new coaches
Organization and instruction in this program is local Association-based. No previous experience needed to attend.
Youth Club Coaches Background Checks
USATF has, like most youth sports organizations, implemented a required online Background Screening for all Coaches and Volunteers in clubs with members 17 years old and younger.
Click here for more information about the screening process (recommended reading!).
The check is done online though TClogiQ. Click here to begin the background screening process.
Clubs not complying with having coaches obtain a background check may not be eligible for club practice insurance, or other club benefits.
Specific questions about the online Background Screening program should be directed to TCLogiq or the USATF national office (not to the New England office).
Coaching Education opportunities in New England
Clinics and camps for coaches will be posted in this area
- January 2011 - Harvard Learn By Doing Clinics
Jan 9, 1-4 pm - Speed Developement and Hurdles
Jan 15, 10 am - 1 pm - High Jump/Pole Vault/Long Jump/ Starting Blocks< br/> $30 per session Contact meetmgr@fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-2128 for info - March 18-19, 2011 - Mass.State Track Coaches Association Annual Clinic, Marlborough MA. 1 1/2 days of presentations geared to the high school coach, but the clinic is open to all.
Largest of its type in New England. www.mstca.org or contact Mark Thornhill mrkthorn1216@aol.com - Summer 2011 - Tom Petranoff Throwers Clinics
Coaching Help Wanted
Coaching Positions available in the New England association will be advertised in this location.
Paid or volunteer positions in all disciplines for youth and open clubs, high schools, and colleges may be listed. There is no fee for postings, which will remain up for 4 weeks or until filled.
- Amherst Track Club - Youth club in Amherst NH needs field event coaches each summer. Contact George Bower
