The USATF Level 2 Program is guaranteed to challenge and advance your knowledge of the sport. Certified by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE), the course provides an advanced, in depth education in one event group and the knowledge to write a comprehensive training plan. The intense four-day course is preceded by online sports science instruction and exams covering biomechanics, physiology, skill acquisition and training theory for all first-time participants. Once a coach has applied and is accepted into the course, they are permitted access to the online sports science classroom to complete pre-requisite coursework prior to arrival. At the course, coaches are separated into event specific groups which focus on the technical aspects using video analysis, group projects, classroom instruction, and hands-on training. Coaches are tested on their knowledge from the event specific lectures and are presented a Level 2 certificate at graduation. Event disciplines offered include:
Sprints/Hurdles/Relays
Upon completion of the USATF Level 2 School, participants will be able to:
To apply for the Level 2 School a coach must:
Anyone attending the USATF Level 2 School for the first time is required to register as a first-time participant. This group reviews online sports science content and are tested on this content prior to arrival. Be prepared to contribute a minimum of 20 hours to satisfactorily complete the sports science assignments (video lectures, discussion posts, and quizzes) in advance of the course.
Alumni have previously taken the Level 2 Course and are returning to review an additional event area. Alumni are not required to review the Sports Science content.
Level 2 certificate holders interested in joining the USATF Registered Coaches Program must maintain USATF 3-Step SafeSport Compliance requirements to remain active on the SafeSport Compliant and Coaches Registry lists.