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USATF Coaching Education News–Spring 2025

New – Latest happenings and events in USATF Coaching Education

USATF Cross Country Specialist Courses Dates Announced

Join us June 13-14 (Zoom) or July 17-18 (Zoom) to prepare for the 2025 cross country season. Thom Hunt and Scott Christensen return as lead instructors.

USATF Podium Coaches Camp Applications Open

Are you driven to develop track & field athletes who reach the global stage? Apply today for this immersive camp experience, July 8-11, 2025, at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

USATF Level 2 School Deferred to Fall/Winter 2025

There will not be a summer USATF Level 2 School. The program will be deferred until fall/winter and introduce exciting format changes. However, registration for the Level 2 Sport Science course (self-paced course required for first-timers) is open. Watch for updates on the Calendar of Schools and program page.

Upcoming Summer USATF Level 1 Dates

Plan ahead of USATF competitions this summer with Zoom event-specific dates on May 17-18 (PT), June 9-11 (ET), June 28-29 (PT), and July 18-20 (ET). Once enrolled in the USATF Level 1 Program ($250), you’ll receive instant access to the self-paced units and can RSVP for your event-specific date at the conclusion. Upcoming event specific training dates are always posted under the USATF Level 1 Program registration information on the Calendar of Schools.

USATF Developmental Coach Program Relaunched

The online program ($130) relaunched in March 2025 and is now packaged with the NFHS Coaching Track & Field course. The reintroduction of the course replaces the former USATF Campus Course 1 & 2 option for the USATF Coaches Registry Education requirement and provides an option to later upgrade to a USATF Level 1 Track & Field Coach via the bridge program.

Reminders – Important information and/or items to act on

Late Level 1 Recertification Open for Limited Time

Late applications for 2024 Level 1 expirations will close June 2, 2025. You must complete all steps, including the processing application ($35). A separate application will open in the fall for 2025 expirations.

Grants Available for National Championship Mentorship and Coaching Education

Apply for the National Championship Mentorship Grant by May 31, 2025, for the opportunity to shadow an elite coach at USA’s. Emerging Female Grants for select coaching education courses also available.

Verify Your USATF Coaches Registry Status Prior to USATF National Championships

Maintain coach credentialing eligibility by joining or renewing your USATF Coaches Registry status. All requirements (membership, Center for SafeSport Training, Background Screening, and Coach Certifications) must be a green, current status through at least the last date of competition for compliance. Full accreditation information is available on the respective championship event page.

Help USATF Climb the Connection Based Coaching Leaderboard

The free three module course hosted on the USOPC platform is available to all USATF members and supporters. The top three NGB’s (most completions) in each category at the end 2025, will be awarded funding to support their coaching education programming.

Coming Soon – An exclusive sneak peak into the future

New Courses Coming Soon to USATF Campus

Watch for new courses titles coming to USATF Campus in the summer. Did you know Coaching Race Walking and Motor Learning and Effective Coach Communication were added to start off 2025?

Another USATF Marathon Specialist Course Date Coming Soon

Watch the Calendar of Schools for a late summer date for the new USATF Marathon Specialist Course.

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