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Track & Field Coaching Education

Level 1 School

 

Presented by Gill Athletics

 

Date:  July 11-13, 2008                                   Location:  Truman State University,     Kirksville, Missouri

 

School Director:  Tim Schwegler, Phone # 660-342-2893, E-mail: schweg@truman.edu

 

For more information log on to:  www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/

 

Schedule:

Friday, July 11                                                                     Saturday, July 12                                                Sunday, July 13

 

1:00-2:30p   Registration                                                           8:00-9:00a  Bio-Motor Training                           8:00-10:00a   Throws

3:00-3:30p   Introduction                                                        10:00-12:00p Sprints                                               10:00-12:00p Jumps

3:30-4:00p   Philosophy                                                           12:00-1:30p   Lunch                                              12:00p-12:30p Wrap Up

4:00-5:30p   Physiology                                                          1:30-3:00p    Throws                                                              

5:30-7:00p   Dinner                                                                  3:00-4:30p     Hurdles

7:00-8:00p    Training Theory                                                 4:30-6:00p     Endurance

8:00-9:00p    Psychology                                                         6:00-7:30p   Dinner

9:00-10:00p  Biomechanics                                                     7:30-9:30p    Jumps

 

 Registration:

Register Online at www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/ by clicking the “school details” link.

 Pre-registration fee is $125 if received by June 27, 2007; Late and on-site registration (space is limited) is $150. 

Fee includes a Level 1 Curriculum and notebook cover.

You must be a member of USATF to register – for more information, go to www.usatf.org/membership/

Refund policy:  1/2 of the registration fee ($62.50) will be refunded after the registration deadline and no refund will be given after the start date.

If you have any difficulties with the online registration process, please contact the School Director.

 

Lodging:

http://www.truman.edu/pages/105.asp?category=16

 

Directions:

http://tour.truman.edu/directions/#

Instructors:

Tim Schwegler:  Men’s Cross Country/Men’s and Women’s Assistant Track & Field Coach

Truman State University

Scott Roberts: Women’s Assistant Track & Field Coach

University of Alabama

Third Instructor: To Be Named Later

 

Level 1 Information:

USATF Coaching Education Level 1 program is a starting point for all track and field coaches. One of the objectives is to put all coaches on common platform (i.e., speaking the same language). The Level 1 program covers all events in a foundational manner by emphasizing fundamentals, rules, safety/risk management, and instruction techniques. Level 1 prepares individuals to coach junior high school, high school, club, and age group athletes.

·   Level 1 Schools are two-and-a-half-day courses (21-24 hours), including both classroom instruction and hands-on training.  Attendance at all sessions is required

·   After the school, participants must complete an online exam that covers event-related and sport science subjects.

·   Upon attending the School and passing the exam, participants will be issued a Level 1 Certificate of Completion.

Benefits                                                                                                                                     Requirements

·   Recognition as a USATF Level 1 Coach                                                                          ·  Be at least 18 years of age

·   Curriculum book covering sport science and individual events                                  ·  Attend a Level 1 coaching education school

·   Skills and knowledge to coach athletes at the junior age division level                     ·  Pass an online exam

·   Access to exclusive “Level 1” merchandise

·   Eligibility to attend a Level 2 School