just out of curiosity…
whats the highest level?
how would you get to the highest level?
and where will it all get you?
The highest level is level 3. I say it’s equivalent to getting your PhD in track and field. It’s a very difficult course and very few go that far. You get to the highest level by completing the two prior levels, but also have acheived these other requirements.
A participant may begin working toward Level 3 Coach status as soon as Level 2 is completed. However all of the below requirements must be met to complete Level 3.
Have a minimum of ten years of coaching experience at a recognized school or with a club program. Note: Upon petition to the Coaching Education Committee Chair, up to five years of coaching experience may be waived for those who have coached an athlete who has competed in a World Championships and/or Olympic Games.
Have completed the Level 2 program in the event group of desired Level 3.
Have at least three years of coaching experience after completing Level 2 Course.
Attend a minimum of three Level 3 coaching education seminars, two of which must be in the event group of desired. This requirement may be waived for anyone who has already attended three Level 3 seminars prior to January 1, 2003.
Have coached at least one athlete who has qualified and competed at the national level. This may include the following Championship events: Open, Junior, NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, Junior Olympic, USATF Youth Outdoor T&F, Foot Locker, National Scholastic, etc.
Have a B.A. or B.S. degree.
Submit a resume of coaching experience and the Level 3 Certificate of Completing Request Form.
Must produce an original technical article, suitable for publication, that is written specifically for the purpose of meeting the Level 3 requirements. Previously published articles will not be accepted.
The topic must be pre-approved by the appropriate Coaching Education Committee Event Group Chair (e.g., Sprints/Hurdles/Relays, Endurance, Jumps, Throws, Combined Events).
The completed article must be submitted to the Coaching Education Committee Level 3 Chair and approved prior to being submitted to a journal for publication.
Upon final approval, the article will be offered to Track Coach magazine for publication. If accepted, the publication date will be determined by the publisher of Track Coach.
