The USATF Developmental Coach Program is designed for coaches who do not have an extensive background in the sport. The three-hour online training is perfect for entry-level coaches, volunteers, parents, and administrators. The course emphasizes developing positive coaching practices, ethics, risk management strategies, understanding growth and development, how to teach sports skills, and structure practice. The optional level provides a recognized education credential for the USATF Coaches Registry*.
Access to the online module is provided for 30 days from purchase date. Click here for instructions on how to purchase, access, and complete this course.
To register for the USATF Developmental Coach Program, you must:
USATF Developmental Coach is valid for an initial term of two calendar years, expiring on December 31 of the second year. USATF Developmental Coach can only be renewed by completing the USATF Level 1 Bridge Course and becoming a USATF Level 1 Track & Field Coach prior to developmental coach certificate expiring.
*Must be paired (separate registration required) with completion of Coaching Track & Field to meet the Education Standard.