USATF Level 1 Recertification Guidelines

RECERTIFICATION

Level 1 Recertification Guidelines

Current certified Level 1 coaches must complete a USATF approved continuing education course each renewal period (in accordance with the schedule below) to maintain certification. Members may verify their certificate expiration date by accessing a copy on USATF Campus (certificates are available under Transcripts).

July 1, 2019   December 31, 2020 (waiver period)  December 31, 2024

Please note:

    
    * A Level 1 certificate issued prior to December 31, 2012 is no 
longer current, and coaches will need to register and attend a new 
Level 1 School to attain certification     
    * Members who completed a Level 1 during the waiver period do not 
need to take any action until the next recertification period     
    * Level 2 and 3 coaches remain exempt from recertification and no 
action is necessary     

Recertification Options

The following are approved by the USATF Coaching Education Committee and qualify for Level 1 recertification:

    
    1. Complete a minimum of one online course on USATF Campus      
    2. Complete a minimum of one USATF specialty course or clinic      
                      1. USATF Learn By Doing Clinic (2017)          
        2. USATF Cross Country Specialist Course                  3. 
USATF Emerging Elite Coaches Camp                   3. Complete a new 
USATF Level 1 School and pass the exam     

No credit will be provided for any course completed prior to Level 1 certificate date and the Olympic quad start (January 1, 2017).
 
At time of renewal, USATF membership and SafeSport Training must be current to access the recertification application.

(Late) Application Instructions

You must complete all the steps below to recertify as a Level 1 Coach.

    
    1. Renew USATF membership for 2021          2. Complete 
latest SafeSport Training          3. Complete an approved 
recertification course          4. Submit recertification 
application and late processing fee ($55)     

Late Level 1 Recertification will continue for a limited time. The on time recertification deadline expired on January 31, 2021.

Please note:

    
    * You must complete steps 1-3 before accessing the recertification 
application     
    * Please do not email copies of your certificates unless requested 
    
    * Please allow five business days for application verification 
    
    * Upon approval, your new certificate will be awarded on USATF 
Campus and valid until December 31, 2024     
    * For additional guidance, please consult the Frequently Asked 
Questions (FAQ) resource     

Ron Williams
National Youth Track Coaches Association - President USATF Coaches 
Advisory Executive Committee - Youth Representative USATF Level II 
Coaching Certification-Sprints/Hurdles/Relays
USATF Youth Advisory Council - Chair
Georgia Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (GATFXCCA) 
- Club/Youth Liaison rwilliams.nytca@gmail.com www.nytca.com