LEVEL II CORE
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Level II Coach Certification
A comprehensive professional development pathway designed for experienced coaches looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and coaching effectiveness in triathlon environments requiring advanced skills. Transform your coaching practice through integrated learning experiences that balance theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Advanced Certification - $900
Next Cohort Starts: April 1st, 2026 | Application Deadline: March 31st, 2026
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Inaugural Cohort - Newly Redesigned Program
What Makes Level II Different
This comprehensive professional development pathway represents a significant shift in our coaching education approach. The Level II certification marks your crucial transition from foundational coaching competencies to the advanced skill set required for developing competitive athletes in complex triathlon environments.
Personalized Learning Pathway
Begin with a comprehensive self-assessment to identify your coaching strengths and development areas. Build a personalized learning development plan that guides your journey through certification and establishes a framework for continuous professional growth.
Limited Cohort Size
With only 15 participants per intake, you'll receive personalized attention and build meaningful connections with peers and mentors in the high-performance triathlon community.
From Foundational to Performance Coaching: Level II bridges the gap between basic coaching skills and the sophisticated competencies needed to work with competitive athletes. You'll master periodization, sports science, athlete psychology, and advanced training methodologies specific to triathlon environments requiring complex programming.
About Level II Certification
The Level 2 certification marks a crucial transition from foundational coaching competencies to the advanced skill set required for developing competitive athletes. This newly redesigned program combines self-paced online learning with collaborative group sessions over 6 months.
Who Should Apply: Experienced Level I coaches with at least 2 years of certification, coaches working with performance athletes, and those ready to advance their expertise in periodization, sports science, and athlete psychology.
Prerequisites:
- Current USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach
- Minimum 2 years of coaching experience
- Application approval required
Comprehensive Curriculum
15 advanced modules covering essential domains of performance coaching:
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1. USADA Coaches Advantage
Anti-doping education and clean sport principles
Anti-doping education focusing on clean sport principles, prohibited substances, therapeutic use exemptions, and coaches' responsibilities in maintaining integrity in triathlon competition.
2. Professional Development
Self-assessment and career pathway planning
Framework for coaches to evaluate their current competencies, identify growth areas, establish continuing education goals, and create long-term career development plans within the coaching profession.
3. Endurance Physiology
Advanced energy systems and metabolic adaptations
Advanced understanding of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, lactate threshold dynamics, VO2 max optimization, metabolic adaptations, and physiological responses specific to multi-sport endurance training.
4. Technology Ecosystem
Training tech integration and data analysis
Integration of training technologies including power meters, heart rate monitors, GPS devices, training software platforms, data analysis tools, and wearable devices to enhance coaching effectiveness and athlete monitoring.
5. Performance Periodization
Systematic training planning and load management
Systematic training planning involving macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles with emphasis on peak performance timing, training load management, recovery integration, and adaptation principles for triathlon-specific demands.
6. Coach-Athlete Dynamics
Psychology and communication strategies
Psychology of coaching relationships, communication strategies, motivation techniques, goal setting, feedback delivery, and creating supportive training environments that maximize athlete potential and well-being.
7. Advanced Swim Performance
Technical analysis and race preparation
Technical stroke analysis, underwater video assessment, advanced training sets, open water skills, drafting strategies, race-specific preparation, and biomechanical efficiency improvements for competitive swimming.
8. Performance Cycling
Power-based training and aerodynamics
Power-based training zones, aerodynamics, bike fit optimization, interval training protocols, climbing and time trial techniques, equipment selection, and cycling-specific conditioning for triathlon performance.
9. Performance Run Training
Biomechanics and race pacing strategies
Running biomechanics analysis, gait optimization, brick training strategies, race pacing, transition running techniques, injury prevention protocols, and advanced running-specific conditioning methods.
10. Advanced Strength Training
Periodized resistance training for triathletes
Periodized resistance training for triathletes, sport-specific movement patterns, injury prevention exercises, power development, core stability programs, and integration of strength work with endurance training.
11. Performance Nutrition
Competition fueling and recovery strategies
Competition fueling strategies, periodized nutrition planning, hydration protocols, supplement evaluation, body composition management, recovery nutrition, and individualized dietary approaches for optimal triathlon performance.
12. Field-Based Analysis
Real-time coaching and performance metrics
Real-time coaching techniques, race-day observation skills, video analysis methods, performance metric interpretation, tactical decision-making, and practical assessment tools for training and competition environments.
13. International Strategy
Global competition preparation and tactics
Global competition preparation including travel considerations, international racing tactics, cultural adaptation, equipment logistics, time zone management, and strategic planning for world-level triathlon events.
14. Program Design
Case studies and training plan development
Comprehensive training plan development using real athlete examples, problem-solving scenarios, program modification techniques, and practical application of coaching principles through detailed case study analysis.
15. Capstone Project
Comprehensive coaching intervention demonstration
Culminating assessment requiring coaches to demonstrate mastery through a comprehensive coaching project, integrating all course elements into a practical, evidence-based coaching intervention or program design.
Capstone Project: The program culminates with a comprehensive capstone project where you design, implement, and evaluate a specific performance challenge in your coaching environment, presenting it digitally and live to your coaching cohort.
Your Learning Experience
Asynchronous Online Modules
Each module includes comprehensive reading materials, video presentations, practical activities, self-assessment checkpoints, discussion forums, and structured assignments evaluated by mentor coaches.
Synchronous Group Sessions
Participate in bi-weekly online group discussions, case study analyses with Level III coaches, collaborative problem-solving sessions, small group projects, and expert guest presentations from specialists.
Program Benefits
- • Develop advanced coaching competencies across multiple performance domains
- • Create a personalized professional development pathway
- • Build a supportive network of peers in the performance coaching community
- • Receive guidance from experienced Level III coaches and specialists
- • Gain practical tools immediately applicable to your coaching environment
- • Establish a systematic approach to continuous professional growth
Investment Options
Payment link will be provided upon acceptance. Choose the option that works best for you:
Application Process
Applications are evaluated based on coaching experience and readiness for advanced development. If selected, you'll be notified approximately 2 weeks before the course starts. If not selected, you'll receive personalized feedback and guidance for future applications.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2026
Applications can be submitted at any time before the deadline
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