July 28, 2009

VCU TO HOST USA TRACK & FIELD COACHING EDUCATION LEVEL 1 SCHOOL
Flyer for Level I School

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University will host the USA Track & Field Coaching Education Level 1 School, presented by Gill Athletics, from October 23-25.

The program is an educational opportunity designed to give all track and field coaches a fundamental basis to launch their career, while providing coaches a common platform (i.e., speaking the same language) on which to learn. 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.

Instructors will include school director Andrew Allden, Chief Performance Officer for Life University Sports Science Institute Loren Seagrave, VCU head women’s track & field coach Jon Riley, and Director of Sports Performance for Human Sports Consulting, Mike Young.

Online registration is available at www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools by clicking the “school details” link.  The pre-registration fee is $125 if received by October 9.  Late and on-site registration is $150.  Only USATF members are eligible to register.  To become a member, visit www.usatf.org/membership/. 

For more information on the USA Track & Field Coaching Education School, log on to www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/.