The following Track & Field Academy courses are offered in conjunction with the 2018 USTFCCCA Convention.
NOTE: Track & Field Academy course registration fee(s) is not included in USTFCCCA convention registration fee.
201. Track & Field Technical Certification
Dec. 15 (2:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Dec. 16 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Course Fee: $135 until November 30th ($155 after)
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. 17 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Course Fee: $100 until November 30th ($120 after)
Instructors: Brian Bancroft and 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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310. Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification
Dec. 21 (8:00 am – 10:00 pm)
Dec. 22 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Course Fee: $260 until November 30th ($280 after)
Instructors: Carrie Lane, Dr. Kyle Pierce and
Boo Schexnayder
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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403. Test & Measurements in Track & Field Coaching
Dec. 16 (3:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Course Fee: $100 until November 30th ($120 after)
Instructor: Kebba Tolbert
A course covering all aspects of physical testing for athlete evaluation, program evaluation, and talent identification purposes. Topics include sample tests, testing protocols, results analysis, and testing markers for high performance in all events.
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404. Meet Management for the Track & Field Coach
Dec. 17 (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
Course Fee: $100 until November 30th ($120 after)
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. 16 (3:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Course Fee: $100 until November 30th ($120 after)
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. 16 (3:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Course Fee: $100 until November 30th ($120 after)
Instructor: Dr. Jack Ransone
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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407. Weight Training for Track & Field
Dec. 17 (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
Course Fee: $100 until November 30th ($120 after)
Instructor: Boo Schexnayder
A course covering the design and administration of weight lifting programs for all track and field events. Topics include adaptations to weight training, categories of lifts and sample exercises, teaching and techniques progressions for key exercises, and periodization of weight training for all track and field events.
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408. Sports Science for Speed & Power Events
Dec. 15 (2:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Dec. 16 (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
Course Fee: $150 until November 30th ($170 after)
Instructor: Boo Schexnayder
A high level course covering various fields of science applicable to the sprint, hurdle, jumping, throwing, and combined events. Topics include neuromuscular physiology and the basis for speed and power training, the stretch shortening cycle, energy system and endocrine system physiology, musculoskeletal function, motor learning theory.
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409. Sports Science for Endurance Events
Dec. 15 (2:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Dec. 16 (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
Course Fee: $150 until November 30th ($170 after)
Instructor: John Eric Smith
A high level course covering various fields of science applicable to the endurance events. Topics include neuromuscular physiology, musculoskeletal function, energy system function, cardiorespiratory physiology, gender specific physiology.
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501. Master’s Certification in The Short Sprints
Dec. 21 (8:00 am – 8:00 pm)
Dec. 22 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Course Fee: $200 until November 30th ($220 after)
Instructor: Vince Anderson & Kebba Tolbert
A high level certification granting course that covers the coaching and preparation of short sprint athletes at all levels. Topics include athlete management, training design and administration, competition management, technical issues and instruction, and sports sciences related to the 55m, 60m, 100m, and 200m.
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504. Master’s Certification in The Horizontal Jumps
Dec. 21 (8:00 am – 8:00 pm)
Dec. 22 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Course Fee: $200 until November 30th ($220 after)
Instructor: Todd Lane & Nic Petersen
A high level certification granting course that covers the coaching and preparation of horizontal jumpers at all levels. Topics include athlete management, training design and administration, competition management, technical issues and instruction, and sports sciences related to the Long and Triple Jumps.