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USA TRIATHLON LEVEL I REQUIREMENTS: CURRENT ASSOCIATE LEVEL COACH CERTIFICATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COACHES (CEUs)

USA TRIATHLON CERTIFIED COACHING PATHWAY

  • ASSOCIATE COACH CERTIFICATION

    USA Triathlon’s Associate Level Online Coach Certification Course is designed to equip an entry-level coach with the basic tools needed to become capable and qualified. Ideally, an Associate Certified Coach should work under the direction of a USA Triathlon Level I or higher certified coach. Some of the positions an Associate Certified Coach may hold include, but are not limited to, assistant coach, aspiring coach, volunteer coach, or parent assistant on a youth & junior or high school team. USA Triathlon’s Associate to Level I Bridge Online Course is made up of four (4) phases. Completing all four (4) phases will bridge the gap from Associate Level Coach Certification to Level I Coach Certification without the need to repeat already learned content. USA Triathlon’s Level I Coach Certification Program is designed to teach basic triathlon coaching and training concepts while providing an overview of the mechanics and skills of triathlon, nutrition, periodization, and mental skills. Coaches have two years to pick an area of focus. Coaches can take any of the other areas of focus in the level without needing to repeat the core content.

  • LEVEL I CERTIFICATION

    The USA Triathlon Online Level I Coach Certification Course is the next step in the USA Triathlon Coach Development Pathway. This can be completed by take the Level I Online Course or completing the associate bridge courses if coming from the associate certification USA Triathlon’s Online Level I Coach Certification Course is designed to educate aspiring coaches on how to train their athletes on different aspects of triathlon. Coaches will learn how to design a training plan geared toward their athlete’s needs as well as learn strength specific training for triathletes and key workouts.

  • LEVEL I (AREAS OF FOCUS)

    Level I Certified Coaches must choose an Area of Focus to dive deeper into a specific area of coaching. These Areas of Focus include: Short Course, Long Course, Paratriathlon and Youth/Junior.

  • LEVEL II (APPLICATIONS & SPECIALIZATIONS)

    Level II Specialization is for coaches who want to dive deeper into a particular Area of Focus. These Specialization Clinics require an application and approval of the USA Triathlon Education team.

  • LEVEL III

    USA Triathlon’s Level III Coaching Certification is designed to select and develop elite, international-caliber coaches capable of delivering the highest standard of practical athlete development expertise. The program gives prospective candidates the opportunity to develop more specialized practical coaching skills, improve performance planning and analysis, and learn organizational techniques through active learning exercises and interactions with the Education Staff of USA Triathlon and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The Level III Certification is highly selective, and candidates must satisfy the following to be considered.