USAC
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Coaches

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

Coaches who are Level 2 certified can expect to:

  • 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


Requirements

In order to achieve a Level 2 Coaching License, a coach must:

  • Be a USA Cycling Level 3 Coach (no minimum duration)

  • Complete the Online Level 2 Course The revised course will be launched in spring 2024

  • Complete the full duration of the Level 2 Clinic, Including all post-clinic projects and meetings

  • Once the clinic process is complete, a coach's license will be upgraded.

Level 2 Clinics

The clinic provides a chance to work with other coaches around practical application of the online material. It also provides an opportunity to form a relationship with a USA Cycling Coach Developer who can assist in your coaching career development. Clinics conclude with a final project and several follow-up calls over the following 6 months.

Fall 2024 Clinics coming in early Summer