USA Track & Field Coaching Education

Level 1 School

Presented by Gill Athletics

Date: December 12-14, 2008

Location: UNC-Chapel Hill NC

School Director: Andrew Allden 919-542-3853 & ajallden@aol.com

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

Schedule:

December 12, 2008 – Friday

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

December 13, 2008 – Saturday

8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

December 14, 2008 – Sunday

9:00 AM to 4:00 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 November 28; 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 contact the School Director.

Lodging:

Holiday Inn - Chapel Hill, 1301 N. Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill NC 27514

Reservations Hotel Direct: 919-929-2171 & Rate: $75.00 per night plus tax

Call and ask for Rate Code: TRA & Block Name: USATF or

Book on line at http://www.ihg.com/h/d/HI/1/en/rates/CPHNC?groupBookingCode=TRA&_IATAno=99801505

Just plug in the your stay dates and click check availability and the rate should pop up

Directions & Airports:

The School will be conducted on the campus of the University of North Carolina located in Chapel Hill North Carolina At the Irwin Belk Track and the Eddie Smith Field House. Directions will be available at tarheelblue.collegesports.com/sports/c-track/unc-c-track-body.html

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) – 15-20 minute drive. Piedmont Triad International - Greensboro (GSO) - 50 minute drive

Instructors:

Andrew Allden

School Director & Endurance Instructor

Level I and 11 Certified Endurance Instructor

18 Years as Division I Cross Country & Track Coach

Coached 2001 NCAA Division I Champion Men’s 800m

Lori Shepard

Instructor Jumps

Former Head Track & Field Coach Vanderbilt University

Level 1 & 11 Certified in the Sprints, Hurdles, & Multi Events

Coached 1997 NCAA Division I Champion Women’s 400 M Hurdles

Loren Seagrave

Instructor Sprints & Hurdles

Founder of Velocity Sports Performance

USATF Master Coach for Sprint Events

Glenn McAtee

Instructor Throws & Pole Vault

Women’s Assistant Track Coach Clemson University

Coaches Throws and Vertical Jumps

Level III Certified in the Throws

Level II School Throws

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