USAC
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Coaches

Coaching Mission: Enhance coaches' abilities through excellence in education, opportunities, tools, technology, and mentorship.

Gaining Level 1 Certification differentiates you from a myriad of other coaches, offering you the optimal tools with which to solve the modern challenges in coaching cyclists.

Requirements

In order to achieve USA Cycling’s highest level of coaching license, a coach must:

Application Requirements

  • Be a Level 2 coach, in good standing, for at least three consecutive years

  • Be a Fast Talk Labs Unlimited Member in order to access unlimited optional education content before, during and after the capstone clinic. (can be purchased with Level 1 online course)

  • Complete the Online Level 1 Course through Fast Talk Labs (Available August 15th)

  • Complete the full duration of the Level 1 Clinic, Including all post-clinic projects and meetings

  • After qualifications are achieved, the coach must pass the Level 1 exam

  • Once the clinic process is complete, a coaches license will be upgraded

Level 1 Capstone Clinics

The Level 1 Clinic is the pinnacle of USA Cycling’s Coaching Education offerings. It prepares coaches to use cutting-edge research to inform their decision-making while significantly elevating their coach/athlete relationship development. It provides the foundation to succeed wherever your coaching career takes you.

October 22-24, 2023
Level 2 Clinic

Bentonville, Ark.
Held following the Big Sugar Gravel Classic

Registration will open in July 2023