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Schools and Clinics

 updated 1 February, 2010
 For more information and updates, contact Pacific Association coaches chair Dave Shrock at: dshrock@pacbell.net

upcoming clinics

2010 USATF Coaching Education Developmental Coach Clinic:
 13 February, 2010: in conjunction with the James Logan (Union City) Willie Davenport Learn-by-Do Clinic.  Five-hour clinic covering the basics of age appropriate training, setting up training sessions, and safety concerns for beginning coaches or volunteer parents.  $25.00 fee includes entry into Logan Clinic, 32 page manual, handouts, and Developmental Coach Certificate upon clinic completion.  For further info, contact Dave Shrock at dshrock@pacbell.net or click here for further information.

Willie Davenport Olympian learn-by Do Clinic at James Logan High School:
Saturday, 13 February, 2010: Northern California's best Learn-by do clinic for youth, and athletes of all ages!
8:00-9:00 Registration,  9:00-4:00 Events - Individuals $25.00  Youth $10.00  Team $350.00
For More Information: Lee Webb: 510-471-2520 Ext. 5113; 510-304-7172 Cell
lee_webb@nhusd.k12.ca.us. to register, and for further information, refer to: http://www.jameslogantrackandfield.com, and click on Olympians

Chabot College & GAMESPEED Speed and Power clinic:
Sat, 7 March: GameSpeed Sports Performance and Chabot College present a vital learning experience for athletes and coaches in any sport requiring explosive speed and power. Discover how to make that crucial “speed-power connection” that separates winners from losers. The clinic will start with classroom discussion on the principals surrounding the speed–power connection. The clinic will be hands on experience, participation and instruction covering weight resistance (not just Olympic lifts), plyometrics, proper sprint technique and drills to improve speed and power.  To get the most from this school every attendee should be dressed for activity and prepared to participate. Clinic Size will be limited to 15 athletes & 20 coaches. Pre-Registration Fee:$35 per athlete, $25 coach or spectator, Walk in Registration Fee:  $45 per athlete or Coach
Contact Aaron Thigpen at 925.737-0700, or click here for detailed flyer and registration procedures (pdf)..  

USATF Coaches Education is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and effectiveness of coaches of all levels throughout the United States .  Over 31,000 coaches have taken advantage of these all encompassing learning opportunities.

2009/10 USATF Level 1 Schools:
Level 1 Schools, the most comprehensive track and field training in the nation, consist of 21-24 hours of instruction focused on the events of track & field and related sport science.  The course consists of classroom instruction as well as hands-on training. 
The Pacific Association Coaches Committee just competed it's winter schools with 154 coaches increasing their coaching effectiveness.
Next years schools are tentatively scheduled for:
11-12 December, 2010 at Chabot College, Hayward
15-16 January, 2011 at Sacramento City College
Detailed information will be posted in early fall so please check back at that time, or contact PA Coaches Chair Dave Shrock at dshrock@pacbell.net

Refer to the national coaches education website for further information and to register for the above schools: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/

2010 USATF Level 2 School:
10-17 July-Villanova University: Full details and applications will be posted in  February. For further information, refer to: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/level2.asp

2010 USATF Youth Level 2 School:
1-6 August-Lions Gate Hotel, Sacramento: Inaugural Youth Level 2 school immediately following JO's at Sacramento State.  Primarily for youth T&F coaches.  Attendees must have attended a Level 1 School or Developmental Coach Program.   Full details and applications will be posted in February. For further information, refer to: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/

CEU’s are now available: Continuing Education Units for successful Level 1 and 2 graduates from the United States Sports Academy. Further info. can be found at:
http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/specialPrograms/ongoing/USSACEUs/

Gill Athletics Coaches Education Scholarships 2009-2010:
 Gill Athletics is proud to be the presenting sponsor of USATF's Coaches Education Program.  Gill Athletics is committed to the future of the coaching profession and believes that the USATF Coaching Education Program is an integral part of preparing coaches to be better educated and better informed.
Gill Athletics has awarded all the Level I scholarships and Level II scholarship for 2009.  Please apply again in 2010.  Scholarships cover the tuition of the school (no late registration fees).  Any further questions, contact mike Cunningham at: mcunningham@gillathletics.com
 

clinic notes and publications

2008 Trials Super Clinic Speaker Notes:
Presentation notes from 40 of the nation's top coaches presented at the Olympic Trials SuperClinic:
 http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/specialPrograms/2008/SuperClinic

2007 Las Vegas Distance Advanced Summit lecture notes: Complete notes from this USATF distance summit by some of USA’s best coaches: http://milesplit.com/training/

2007 & 2008 Las Vegas Podium lecture notes:  Complete notes from the two Podium summits on varying topics presented by the country's leading coaches can be found at: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/library/

USATF Coaches Education newsletter:  Great resource for cutting edge articles and information: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/newsletter 
 

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