The following Track & Field Academy courses are offered in conjunction with the 2017 USTFCCCA Convention.
NOTE: Track & Field Academy course registration fee(s) is not included in USTFCCCA convention registration fee.
201. Track & Field Technical Certification
Dec. 10 (7:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Dec. 11 (8:00 am – 8:00 pm)
Course Fee: $135 if registered by Nov. 30
$155 if registered after Nov. 30
Instructor: Tommy Badon
A certification granting course covering training design and technical instruction in a variety of Track & Field event areas. Topics include training components, training design, technical instruction and teaching progressions in the 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500/1600, 3K/3200, 5K, 10K, 100/110h, 300/400h, Glide SP, DT, JT, LJ, TJ, HJ, PV, 4×100, 4×200, 4×400.
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202. T&F Program Management Certification
Dec. 12 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Course Fee: $85 if registered by Dec. 2
$100 if registered after Dec. 2
Instructors:
Brian Bancroft, Jack Sands
A certification granting course covering all non-technical aspects of Track & Field coaching. Topics include ethics, roster management, budget, finance, equipment, academic monitoring, entries, eligibility, meet management
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307. Head Collegiate Coaching Certification
Dec. 10 (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Dec. 11 (8:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Course Fee: $175 if registered by Dec. 1
$195 if registered after Dec. 1
Instructor: Dr. Rick McGuire
A certification granting course that covers all key duties of a collegiate head coach including technical coaching, liability, philosophy and ethics, roster and staff management, meet management, finance, scheduling and travel management. Prerequisites for the course: 3 years formal coaching experience at the collegiate level, as well as certification from one of the following courses: 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 310, 404, 405, 406 or 407.
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310. Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification
Dec. 16 (8:00 am – 10:00 pm)
Dec. 17 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Course Fee: $245
Instructors:
Boo Schexnayder, Carrie Lane, Dr. Kyle Pierce
A detailed course covering all aspects of strength training, and other key athletic qualities. Successful completion of the course and its evaluations grants the Track & Field Academy’s Strength & Conditioning Certification. This course is open to anyone, and credit received for successfully completing the course is applicable to the Master’s Endorsement Program.
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404. Meet Management for the Track & Field Coach
Dec. 12 (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
Course Fee: $85 if registered by Dec. 2
$100 if registered after Dec. 2
Instructor: Andrea Tepe
A course covering all aspects of meet management including facility use and preparation, timing, equipment, scheduling, intradepartmental relationships, and management of officials.
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405. Sports Psychology for the Track & Field Coach
Dec. 10 (7:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Dec. 11 (8:00 am-11:00 am)
Course Fee: $85 if registered by Dec. 1
$100 if registered after Dec. 1
Instructor: Dr. Gloria Balague
A course covering key psychological principles and skills applicable to athletic performance. Topics include anxiety management, psychological skills, major meet preparation.
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406. Injury Management for the Track & Field Coach
Dec. 11 (2:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Course Fee: $85 if registered by Dec. 1
$100 if registered after Dec. 1
Instructor: Dr. Randy Ballard
A course covering various aspects of athletic injury applicable to the coach. Topics include the anatomy of common injuries, study of various sports medicine fields, applicable rehabilitation procedures, and altering training in the event of injury.
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514. Master’s Endorsement in Combined Events
Dec. 16 (8:00 am – 8:00 pm)
Dec. 17 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Course Fee: $225
Instructor: Harry Marra
A high level endorsement granting course that covers coaching and preparation of Combined Event athletes at all levels. Topics include athlete management, training design and administration, competition management, technical issues and instruction, and sports sciences related to the Pentathlon, Men’s Heptathlon, Women’s Heptathlon, and Decathlon. Mentorship requirement attached.Prerequisites to take the Course: Courses 306, and three of the following: 401, 403, 405, 406, 407 or 310, 409. Prerequisites for Certification: 6 Years formal Coaching Experience, Courses 306, 401, 403, 405, 406, 407 or 310, 408. Prerequisites may be taken in any order.