Coaching Education

USA Cycling was a pioneer in Coach Education in the late 1990’s. The curriculum is refined and revised on an annual basis. Those who work through the program can expect to:

  • Learn and develop a practical, grounded knowledge of:

    • Coaching

    • Psychology

    • Exercise physiology

  • Formulate the ability to collaborate and research to effectively solve problems using advanced content

  • Create learning, training and competition environments to support performance while considering long term athlete health and wellness

  • Create an individual coach identity to ensure positive long term impacts with athletes


USA Cycling Coaching Levels

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1

Level 3 is our introductory coaching level. The curriculum covers the basics of not just coaching but the framework of the sport in the US. 

This first step is composed of a detailed online manual, exam, and sport integrity training.

Learn More About L3

This level is the next step in a coach's journey. It can be started as soon as a coach completes Level 3. The curriculum focuses on several areas

  • Combine the foundational knowledge of coaching, psychology, and exercise physiology to develop and retain athletes in cycling

  • Analyze, collaborate and research to effectively solve problems using widely available content

  • Discuss the elements of an environment that supports performance and long term athlete health and wellness

  • Examine the benefits of additional learning to refine the coach identity

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Level 1 provides a deep understanding of coach-athlete relationship by tackling how to coach and not just what to coach . The curriculum focuses on:

  • Advanced Physiology

  • Sport Psychology

  • Inter/Intra personal relationship enhancement

  • Resourceful problem solving

Clinic Costs vary on location.

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How to get started

  1. Login your USAC Account or Create a Primary USAC Account
  2. Visit "Coaching Certification Level 3" : Enter course > Create an account (this is different from your primary USAC account) > Login and enroll in the course.
  3. Follow the process and instructions as outlined in the course
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

    How to Renew

    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.