Level 2 Course - Youth

Event Specific Level 2 Course | Youth Specialization Level 2 Course

The USATF Coaching Education  Level 2 - Youth Specialization program is designed to address the needs of coaches who want an advanced course of coaching the youth athlete to their full potential.   The  Youth Level 2 program covers advanced sport science pedagogy in four broad event areas with special attention given to the unique methodology needed to supervise the developing young athlete.  The Youth coach will get training in the areas of growth and development, nutrition, training theory, sport psychology, and event specific sport science for the youth athlete.  The school consists of 4.5 days of intense classroom and on the field training.

How to Apply

1. Locate a school
2. Complete the online registration process.
3. Provide a brief (two pages maximum) resume or vita.
4. Provide a one page statement of why you wish to attend the Level 2-Youth Specialization School.
5. Provide the date and location of the Level 1 School completed.
6. Provide three references with e-mails.
7. Submit all documents to through the on-line application prior to July 13, 2011.
8. Wait to make travel arrangements until you are accepted into the school.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed a Level 1 or Development Coaches' School by April 30 of the year in which you are applying to Youth Level 2.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submission of the application.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of coaching experience.
• Notification of acceptance will be made within 10 days of receipt of application.  The applicants will then have 10 days to make online payment to secure acceptance.
• Fill out the application.  (2011 Level 2 - Youth Specialization Information)
• Completion of the School is based on attendance of all sessions and passing of an on-line exam.

Benefits

• Recognition as a USATF Level 2 - Youth Specialization Coach.
• Curriculum book and notes covering sport science and individual events.
• Specialized knowledge in the unique aspects of development and elite youth athletes.
• Alumni status for future Level 2 schools.

About  Youth Level 2 Schools

The Level 2 - Youth Specialization School is a 4.5 day school.  The focus is the unique training required for elite youth athletes.  It prepares coaches to train youth athletes for national and international competition while adhering to the sound principles of growth and development both physically and mentally of the youth athlete.

In addition to event specific training in the four broad event groups: Endurance, sprints/hurdles/relays, throws, and jumps, emphasis is also placed on outreach and talent identification, growth and development, nutrition, sport psychology, administration and ethics.  Attendance at all sessions is required.  After successfully completing the course and online 200 question test, participants receive a Level 2 – Youth Specialization Certificate of Completion.

2010 Level 2 - Youth Specialization Coaches