For the first time ever, USA Triathlon (USAT) is bringing a Level I Coaching Certification Clinic to Hawaii. For those wanting a trip to the Big Island, or for Hawaii resident coaches, the clinic provides a chance to become a USAT certified coach and opens doors in the coaching profession.
Held in close proximity to the 2010 Ironman World Championship and the first-ever USA Triathlon Team USA reunion, the clinic is scheduled for 6-8 October 2010, at the beautiful Sheraton Kailuakona Resort and Spa in Kona, Hawaii.
With top multisport experts such as Bob Seebohar, Sergio Borges and Lee Zohlman serving as instructors, USAT Level I certification covers:
• Basic triathlon coaching and training concepts
• Overview of training systems
• Introduction to triathlon skills development
• Overview of planning and periodization
• Coaching philosophy and ethics
Click here to view the tentative clinic schedule.
The US$525 clinic fee also includes lunch from 6-7 October, plus snacks for all three days. Registration and detailed clinic information is available on active.com.
Becoming a USA Triathlon Certified Coach can take coaching skills to the next level. The benefits of becoming certified include, but are not limited to:
• USA Triathlon-Certified Coach Certificate
• Performance Coaching Newsletter
• Discounted Continuing Education Opportunities
• USA Triathlon-Certified Coach Logo
• Coaching Liability Insurance
• Listing in the USAT-Certified Coach Directory
• Discounted Products and Services
• Yahoo Coaching Newsgroup
• Elite Athlete and Coach Mentoring Opportunities
• Networking
• NSCA CEU Credit/Discounts
