USA Track & Field Coaching Education

Level 1 School

 

Presented by Gill Athletics

Date:  Fri., Feb.8-10           Location:  St. Paul’s Episcopal School (Mobile, AL)

School Director:  Paul Brueske, 251-461-2180, trackmobile1@hotmail.com

 

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

Schedule:

Day 1

4:00 - 5:00 Registration

5:00 - 5:30 School Introduction

5:30 - 6:30

Philosophy 

 

6:30 - 8:00 Physiology

8:00 - 9:00

Training Theory

 

9:00 - 10:00 Psychology

 

 

 

Day 2

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Biomechanics

9:00 - 11:00 Bio-motor Training (Strength)

11:00 - 12:00 Sprints/ Hurdles /Relays

12:00 - 1:30

Lunch

1:30 - 4:00 Sprints/ Hurdles/ Relays

4:00 - 5:30 Endurance

 

5:30 Dinner

7-10:00 Jumps

Day

3

8:00 - 9:00.

Jumps

 

9:00-12:30 Throws

12:30-1:00 Wrap-up

 

 

 

 

 

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Registration:

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

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Pre-registration fee is $125 if received by January 31, 2008); 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: Howard Johnson, 3132 Government Blvd., Mobile, AL 36606, (251) 471-2402 *Howard Johnson is offering Special Rate of $55 for USATF Level I School participants if booked by February 1st.

Directions: Directions from Mobile Regional Airport to St. Paul’s Episcopal School: Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT BLVD / CR-56 E. (5.7 Miles); Turn left onto McGregor Ave S. Go 1.6 miles; Turn Right onto Old Shell Road. Turn right on to Provident Lane. Turn left on Loyola. Moorer Theater is on your left. On campus Parking lot is across the street.

Instructors:

Paul Brueske – Head Coach (Boys) St. Paul’s Episcopal School: USATF Level II Throws, Jumps and Multi-Events, USAW

Paul Garvey – Head Coach Dominican High School (New Orleans): USATF Level III Endurance, Level II Sprints & Hurdles, Jumps

Bill Quina – Assistant Coach St. Paul’s Episcopal School: USATF Level II Sprints & Hurdles, Multi-Events

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