Date: May 17-19, 2013 Location: University of South Alabama
School Director: Paul Brueske, University of South Alabama, pbrueske@southalabama.edu
Steve Thomas, Mississippi State University
Bill Quina, Baker High School
For more information log on to: www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/
Schedule:
Friday, May 17, 2013 4:00 – 10:00pm
Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 19, 2013 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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 May 3 (14 days prior to beginning of the School); 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:
Hampton Inn Suite
Providence Park/Airport
251-634-0273
Instructors:
Steve Thomas – Mississippi State University
Paul Brueske – University of South Alabama
Bill Quina – Baker High School
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