Level 3 Information

The Level 3 program is the highest level of the USATF Coaching Education Program and is currently offered in partnership with the World Athletics Academy. It encompasses the scientific base, included in the previous levels, while providing coaches with comprehensive knowledge in a specific event group. Level 3 courses include some of the world’s best instruction, preparing an individual to coach at the national, international and podium level.

Course Structure

The USATF/World Athletics Academy is a high-level seminar held in conjunction with World Athletics. The Academy is the highest recognized achievement awarded through both organizations and recognizes a coach throughout the world as having the knowledge to coach at the highest international levels of the track & field profession.

The curriculum is focused on one event area (Jumps, Sprints/Hurdles, Throws, Endurance, Youth Specialization) and includes over 30 hours of intense academic work. Coaches are required to complete multiple individual assignments and implement a project in the six months following the course. Coaches who complete the Academy requirements are awarded a USATF Level 3 certificate and a Level V certificate from the World Athletics.

Requirements

American Coaches

• Coaches living in the United States must have successfully completed the USATF Level 2 Course for the specified event group.
• International coaches must have successfully completed the World Athletics Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS) Level IV course.
• Minimum 5 years of coaching experience.
• All coaches must be actively coaching track & field.

Canadian Coaches

• Certified at Level 3 or Competition Development certified (CC# required).
• Three to five years’ experience working with athletes competing at the national level.
• Branch endorsement (Athletics Canada will contact your provincial branch upon receipt of your application).
• Statement of coaching philosophy and explanation of how concepts presented at this seminar will be shared with others upon your return to your club/school/province.
• A coaching resume outlining coaching assignments, athletes they are currently coaching or have coached and their performances, etc.