General Resources
National Alliance for Youth Sports
National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) provides educational programs, resources, and training for adults involved in youth sports, including coaches, administrators, and parents. Their goal is to equip these individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to create a healthy and rewarding environment for young athletes.
Some free trainings available:
- Bullying prevention
- Concussion training
- Sudden cardiac arrest training
- Mental health & youth sports
- Protecting youth athletes
USATF Club FAQs
Includes answers to Frequently Asked Questions such as:
- How can I purchase a club or organization membership?
- How much is the membership fee?
- What benefits do registered clubs and organizationals receive?
- When do memberships expire?
- What is meant by General Liability Insurance?
- The facility that we practice at requires third party insurance coverage. What does this mean and how do we accommodate their request?
- Are home-based facilities covered?
Track & Field News
A key resource for all things regarding track & field! Find items such as:
- Results
- Records
- Rankings
- Yearly and All-Time lists (high school, U20, collegiate, professional)
- USATF Track Coach publication archive
- Articles about current track events
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The Road Runners Club of America’s “Start a Club” guide offers ready-to-use templates and best practices for launching and sustaining a community running group, while their Hot Weather Running Tips cover hydration protocols, heat‐index awareness, and medical warnings for safe training in high temperatures.
Game One’s Track & Field & Cross Country Checklists streamline season prep with complete gear and apparel inventories. Their 7 Tips for Challenging Athletes share simple coaching strategies like clear expectations, personalized communication, and empathetic discipline to foster positive team dynamics.
USATF Foundation Youth Impact
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A Gratitude From Baltimore White Knight Track Club
“We thank [USATF Foundation] for all for your support of our program, it’s an amazing feeling to have an organization such as yours believe in our mission. Supporting our low-income families in Baltimore is the most important and fulfilling aspect of our program. We are so grateful for the work you all do in helping sustained youth track and field. Thank you again.”
Ramon Valentine, Founder/Executive Director
