Coaching Certifications
Invest in your coaching education. The right certifications make you a better coach and keep your athletes safe.
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The USATF Foundation has compiled the best tools, platforms, and resources to help youth track & field clubs run smoothly, grow their programs, and support their athletes.
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EXTERNAL PROGRAMS
Strongly recommended for any coach, staff member, official, or volunteer regularly in contact with minor athletes. The independent authority directed by Congress to prevent and respond to abuse and misconduct.
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Courses include Track & Field Technical Certification, Jumping Event Specialist Certification, Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification, and more.
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Developed by USA Track & Field and the NFHS, hosted by Olympians Dan O’Brien and Hyleas Fountain. USATF members receive a $10 discount.
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Provides a baseline of education for people wanting to become knowledgeable, ethical run coaches. Empowers you to work with runners of all ages and abilities.
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World-class coaching education covering strength, track & field, specialized events, and performance therapy. ALTIS also offers digital courses and ALTIS Connect, a global platform for coaches to network, share ideas, and learn from experts.
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A pole vault-focused resource offering online coaching camps, consulting, training plans, educational videos, and meet information. Includes a pole selection calculator and worldwide map of pole vault clubs.
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Three free virtual coaching clinics featuring leading track & field experts including Willie Banks, Stacy Dragila, Dick Fosbury, Andre Phillips, John Register, and Ian Waltz.
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Free coaching courses, webinars, and development resources from the USOPC and USATF, covering youth development, coaching kids and girls, athlete engagement, and creating positive sport environments.
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USATF COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
Level 1
Must be 18+ and a current USATF member. 22-hour program covering coaching environment, physiology, biomechanics, and all event groups. Valid for four calendar years.
Level 2
Must hold Level 1 certificate and have minimum 2 years of coaching experience. Valid for eight calendar years.
Level 3
Must hold Level 2, have 5+ years experience, and be actively coaching an athlete approaching a national or international championship. No recertification required.
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This grant made a tremendous impact on our program. We used it to purchase high jump standards, shot puts, discuses, and javelin equipment — directly supporting athletes like Jaxon Conger, who earned All-American honors in the Shot Put and Discus, and Amarianna DeMeyers, who earned All-American honors in the High Jump. It also helped three families cover travel to the Junior Olympics in Cerritos, California, giving our athletes the opportunity to compete on the national stage regardless of their financial circumstances.
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Youth Club Grant Recipient
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APPLY FOR THE YOUTH CLUB GRANT
Ready to take your club to the next level? Apply for a USATF Foundation Youth Club Grant today.