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Effective communication is the foundation of a successful coach-athlete relationship. The Coach-Athlete Communication course equips coaches with the skills to foster trust, improve motivation, and enhance performance through clear and supportive communication strategies.
In this course, you will learn:
- Techniques for active listening and effective feedback
- Strategies to build trust and rapport with athletes
- Best practices for motivating and guiding athletes across different levels
- How to handle challenging conversations and conflict resolution
📍 Platform: USA Cycling Learning Management System (LMS)
📖 CEUs: 4 CEUs
✅ Completion Requirement: All course modules must be completed
CEUs will automatically apply to your account upon completion. If they do not appear, ensure all module settings are completed in the LMS.
Enroll today and enhance your ability to communicate effectively as a coach!
Effective goal setting is the foundation of athlete development and long-term success. The Goal Setting for Coaches and Athletes course provides practical strategies to help coaches guide their athletes in setting realistic, measurable, and achievable goals. By understanding the psychology behind goal setting, you’ll be able to create a structured approach to motivation, progress tracking, and performance improvement.
In this course, you will learn:
- The fundamentals of short-term and long-term goal setting
- How to develop SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
- Techniques to help athletes stay motivated and accountable
- Strategies for adjusting goals based on progress and performance
- The role of mental skills and mindset in achieving success
This course is designed for coaches at all levels who want to help their athletes maximize their potential through structured and effective goal setting.
📍 Platform: USA Cycling Learning Management System (LMS)
📖 CEUs: 1
✅ Completion Requirement: All course modules must be completed
Start setting goals that lead to real results—enroll today!
Unlock the expertise of master coaches with The Art & Science of Training Plan Creation course. In this comprehensive 4 CEU course, you’ll explore the foundational and advanced methods of creating effective training plans that set athletes up for success throughout their seasons. Drawing from the teachings of renowned coaches such as Joe Friel, Dean Golich, Jim Miller, and others, this course provides you with proven, time-tested strategies for developing and executing training plans.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Build a comprehensive training plan, from basic principles to advanced methods
- Onboard new athletes effectively and set them up for success
- Prepare athletes for peak performance through pre-season preparation
- Develop annual training plans and base season schedules to align with goals
- Implement advanced techniques for executing training plans with individual athletes
This course is perfect for certified coaches looking to deepen their knowledge and enhance their approach to training plan creation. With insights from seasoned professionals, you’ll gain the tools needed to elevate your coaching strategy and optimize athlete performance.
Duration: Self-paced
CEUs: 4 CEUs
Access: Available under the "Courses in Progress" section of your account
Understanding the balance between effective training and excessive fatigue is crucial for both coaches and athletes. The Overreaching, Overtraining, and Burnout course equips coaches with the knowledge to recognize early warning signs, implement recovery strategies, and optimize training loads to prevent long-term performance decline.
In this course, you will learn:
- The differences between functional overreaching, non-functional overreaching, and overtraining syndrome
- How to identify early warning signs of overtraining and burnout in athletes
- Best practices for managing training loads and recovery cycles
- Psychological and physiological impacts of chronic fatigue and burnout
- Strategies to help athletes avoid overtraining and sustain long-term performance
This course is designed for USA Cycling coaches looking to enhance their ability to manage athlete well-being and maximize performance potential.
📍 Platform:USA Cycling Learning Management System (LMS)
📖 CEUs: 2 CEUs
✅ Completion Requirement: All course modules must be completed
Turning your passion for coaching into a sustainable and successful business requires more than just technical expertise. The Business of Coaching (101) course is designed to help coaches develop the essential skills needed to build, market, and grow their coaching practice. As part of the Business Specialization, this course provides a strong foundation in business operations, financial planning, and client management to help you establish a thriving coaching career.
In this course, you will learn:
- How to define your coaching brand and stand out in a competitive market
- Best practices for pricing your services and managing finances effectively
- Strategies for attracting and retaining clients through marketing and outreach
- The essentials of contracts, liability, and legal considerations for coaches
- How to use technology and tools to streamline business operations
This course is worth 4 CEUs and must be completed on the USA Cycling Learning Management System (LMS). CEUs will automatically apply to your account once all course modules are complete. If your CEUs do not populate, please ensure all module settings have been completed.
📍 Platform: USA Cycling LMS
📖 CEUs: 4 CEUs
✅ Completion Requirement: All course modules must be completed
The USA Cycling Coach’s Promotional Toolkit course is designed to help coaches effectively market themselves, attract new athletes, and grow their coaching business. This course provides essential strategies for building your brand, leveraging social media, and utilizing USA Cycling resources to enhance your visibility in the cycling community.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Develop a strong personal coaching brand
- Utilize social media and digital marketing to reach potential athletes
- Maximize USA Cycling’s tools and platforms to promote your services
- Create a compelling coaching portfolio and business strategy
This course is worth 4 CEUs and must be completed on the USA Cycling Learning Management System (LMS). CEUs will automatically apply to your account upon completion of all course modules. If your CEUs do not populate, please ensure all module settings have been completed.
Take your coaching expertise to the next level with Mastering Coaching Skills 201, a course designed to refine and enhance the core skills that define effective, athlete-centered coaching. Building on foundational knowledge, this course delves into advanced coaching techniques, communication strategies, and decision-making frameworks to help you better support athletes in their development and performance.
In this course, you will learn:
- Advanced communication and athlete engagement strategies
- Decision-making models for high-pressure coaching scenarios
- Techniques for fostering motivation, accountability, and resilience
- How to create adaptable training plans tailored to individual athletes
- Best practices for long-term athlete development and retention
Platform: USA Cycling Learning Management System (LMS)
CEUs: 3 CEUs
Completion Requirement: All course modules must be completed
Upon completion, your 3 CEUs will automatically apply to your account. If they do not appear, ensure all module settings are completed in the LMS.
Enroll today and elevate your coaching impact!
Understanding the fundamentals of physiology is essential for designing effective training programs that optimize athlete performance. Fundamentals of Physiology 101 provides coaches with a scientific foundation in exercise physiology, energy systems, and physiological adaptations to training, helping you apply evidence-based principles to coaching and athlete development.
In this course, you will learn:
- Key physiological concepts related to endurance, strength, and power development
- Energy systems and their role in cycling performance
- How training affects cardiovascular, muscular, and metabolic adaptations
- The impact of fatigue, recovery, and overtraining on athlete performance
- Principles of periodization and individualized training approaches
📍 Platform: USA Cycling Learning Management System (LMS)
📖 CEUs: 4 CEUs
✅ Completion Requirement: All course modules must be completed
Upon completion, your 4 CEUs will automatically apply to your account. If they do not appear, ensure all module settings are completed in the LMS.
Take the next step in your Physiology of Training Specialization—enroll today!
Course Title: Anti-Doping & Doping Control
CEUs: 1
Specialization Track: Athlete Management & Development
Course Description:
Understanding anti-doping rules and the athlete testing process is essential for every coach working in competitive cycling. The Anti-Doping & Doping Control course provides a foundational overview of the anti-doping system, the role of coaches in athlete education, and what to expect during the doping control process.
This course outlines the responsibilities of both athletes and coaches, key prohibited substances and methods, the importance of therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs), and how to support athletes through the testing experience. You'll also learn how to promote clean sport values and foster a culture of integrity within your team.
Upon completion, you'll be better prepared to guide your athletes through the anti-doping process and ensure your coaching practices align with USA Cycling and global anti-doping standards.
This course is part of the Athlete Management & Development Specialization within the USA Cycling Coaching Education Program.
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3. Approved courses will be listed as accredited CEU providers for USA Cycling coaches on the USA Cycling website.
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- Login your USA Cycling LMS Account or Create an account
- Visit "Available courses" and select USA Cycling Level 3 > Login and enroll in the course.
- Follow the process and instructions as outlined in the course
- This course is housed at https://learn.usacycling.org/ our Learning Management System. Please bookmark this for an easy return to login and access your course.
- All requirements for the certification are linked through the course, including the required SafeSport Training and Background Checks
Once the course is complete, please follow the closing instructions on the short wait time before being able to pay for your new coaching certification.
Beginning July 2024 all USA Cycling coaches will be required to complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain their coaching license.
In 2024, 6 units will be required for all coaches with an expansion in 2025.
Check back for details or email our helpdesk with questions.
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One of the benefits of being a USA Cycling certified coach is the ability to take out a non-competitive event permit for group training rides or clinics, normally something that only clubs/teams can do.
A benefit of having this permit is that your riders have the benefits of the USA Cycling coverage. As a coach carrying the professional liability insurance through the USAC provider, you will need to complete this registration process and have the event sanctioned in order for the insurance policy to be valid for the camp, clinic, or training ride.
All members of the camp, clinic, or group ride must be USAC racing license holders or purchase a one-day license for each day of participation. For more information on non-competitive event permits, please contact USA Cycling Event Services at 719-434-4201.
If you are going to be a team manager, coach, mechanic, soigneur, director sportif, etc for a UCI race, you will need a UCI Support Personnel license. Whether or not you will ever be asked for one is up to the commissaires and UCI personnel at the race. You may never be asked for the license. If you do not have the UCI support personnel license, the UCI commissaire/official may not allow you in the caravan. USA Cycling cannot be expected to issue a license on short notice. Please submit the paperwork at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
If you are not involved in a UCI event in a team manager or team coach role, you would NOT need a UCI personnel license. This is not a UCI racing license. All UCI licenses expire on December 31 of the year of issuance. Individuals seeking any of the following licenses are required to complete a Background Check as well as SafeSport online training before the license can be processed:
- Managers
- Directors/Assistant Director Sportif
- Soigneurs/Trainers
- Team Doctors
- Coaches
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Applications open January 1, 2025
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Take your coaching career to the next level by participating in the USA Cycling Coach Mentorship Program! Whether you’re looking to learn from seasoned coaches or share your expertise with the next generation, this program is for you.
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