Become a Certified Coach
Benefits
Networking with other coaches, liability insurance, discounted products and services, the right to call yourself "certified" and use the USAT logo in promoting your services. These are just some of the benefits available to USAT Certified Coaches.
Certification Levels
USA Triathlon offers threes levels of certification that can provide you with valuable knowledge that you can use to help your clients achieve their fitness, training, and racing goals.
Recertification
Certified coaches must be recertified in order to remain up to date on the latest knowledge and expertise and to provide accountability for maintenance of required certification. The current recertification policy is in effect as of January 1, 2009.
Continuing Education
USA Triathlon offers coaching education programs that lead to certification and continuing education programs for those already certified. Recertification needs and education that will provide coaches with current, scientific, safe, and innovative, coaching techniques and methods is a primary goal. Programs, clinics and workshops are offered across the country, year-round.
Triathlon Leader Manual
The Registered Triathlon Leader Manual has been created as a tool and resource for parents, teachers, coaches, athletes and other fitness professionals who work with multi-sport athletes. The goal is to help parents and professionals lead workouts and skill sessions with young and developing athletes.
