Level 1 School
Presented by Gill
Athletics
Date: July 25-27, 2008 Location:
School
Director: Ben Chisman, (502)
418-1081, benchisman@gmail.com
For more information log
on to: www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/
Schedule:
Friday, July 25 Saturday, July 26 Sunday,
July 27
4:00-10:00 pm 8:00
am-10:00 pm 8:00
am-1:00 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 July
11, 2008; 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
process, please contact the School Director.
Lodging:
Quality Inn & Suites
502-638-6100
Be sure to mention USATF when reserving your room
Directions:
From the North: Take I-65S to
From the East: Take I-71S or I-64W to I-65S and follow
directions above.
From the West: Take I-64E to I-65S and follow directions
above.
From the South: Take I-65N to
From the airport: Leave the airport and follow signs for I-264E
(Watterson Expressway). Take I-264E to
I-65N and follow directions above.
Instructors:
Ben Chisman—School Director and Instructor. USATF Level II Jumps and Endurance Coach;
seven years coaching experience at the high school and college level. Currently a volunteer assistant at the
Mike Cunningham—Instructor. USATF Level II Sprints/Hurdles/Relays, Jumps,
and Multis Coach; 10 years coaching experience at the college level. Currently a tech rep with Gill Athletics.
Mary Banker—Instructor. USATF Level II coach; Multis coach at the
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
·