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If you have a course that you would like to be approved for USAT CEUs, please complete this application and view this list of benefits. If you have any questions, please contact the Coaching Certification Coordinator.

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Dates subject to change without notice.

Date

Location

 Subject

06/02/12

Jordan Lake, NC 

Open Water Swim Clinic

The three hour swim clinic will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge you need to handle just about any open water racing or training venue. Taught by former ocean lifeguard and veteran open water swimmer Marty Gaal, the clinic covers entry, exit, surf conditions, navigation, dealing with crowds and anxiety, and drafting.

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

06/08/12

Omaha, NE

Run Specific Assessment of the Triathlete

Learn how to assess the following:
•Specific ranges of motion and postural abilities required for effective run mechanics
•Minimum support requirements for the run
•Assess starting run frequencies, intensities and durations
•Run fitness tests – the how, why and when
•Run specific activities post swim, bike and run to ensure optimum running

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

 06/10/12 San Diego, CA

Coaching Triathletes with Power Meters

Elite Coach Jim Vance will present how to coach triathletes with power meters, using the data to plan and assess training, for triathletes using a power meter, from Sprint and Olympic distance to Ironman. Jim will compare and contrast the different power files of varying athletes, from elites, to top age-groupers, middle of the pack athletes, and those just trying to beat the midnight cut-off. Citing the differences between the demands of the different athlete levels, Jim will discuss the training strategies for coaches to consider.

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

06/25/12-06/29/12

Kerrville, TX

National Skills Camp

This is available to 10 USAT certified coaches. Participants will work directly with athletes and staff coaches. In addition there will separate classroom sessions pertaining to youth programming, clinic and camp development, USAT development pipeline, team dynamic and development. As per the state of Texas, all coaches will be required to complete an online Sexual Abuse Prevention Course. Upon registration you will receive instructions. This must be completed before the camp begins.

USAT certified coaches earn 10 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

07/08/12

Harris Lake, NC

Open Water Swim Clinic

The three hour swim clinic will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge you need to handle just about any open water racing or training venue. Taught by former ocean lifeguard and veteran open water swimmer Marty Gaal, the clinic covers entry, exit, surf conditions, navigation, dealing with crowds and anxiety, and drafting.

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

 07/13/12 Boise, ID

Coaching Athletes to Better and Faster Swimming

This clinic will begin with an hour in the classroom discussing the priorities of swim, mastering movement analysis and secrets to measuring your athlete’s efficiency. That session will conclude with dry land exercises that will transition perfectly to the next hour in the pool. All participants are invited to swim as coach Ian Murray takes everyone through a drill progression that each coach will experience as both an athlete and as a coach. The final hour is back in the classroom discussing key elements of propulsion, marker sets and workout design for all levels.

USAT certified coaches earn 5 USAT CEUs.

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 07/15/12 Cary, NC Powerstroke Freestyle Technique Clinic

Powerstroke® is a method for teaching effective competitive swimming to adult triathletes and open water racers. It is both a teaching method and a way of swimming. It is a concept developed to help athletes understand the integral relationship between good technique and the application of force when swimming. It is a drill that can be incorporated into daily practices as well as a stroke form that will help you torpedo your way to a PR finish.

USAT certified coaches earn 6 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

07/27/12 Salt Lake City, UT

Swim Assessment, Development and Dryland Training for the Triathlete

This CEU covers:
•Assessing the athlete
•Discussion of swimming efficiency and technique
•Technique analysis through video
•The art of building volume while maintaining skill
•Direct application of swim specific strength and flexibility exercises

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

08/11/12

Jordan Lake, NC

Open Water Swim Clinic

The three hour swim clinic will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge you need to handle just about any open water racing or training venue. Taught by former ocean lifeguard and veteran open water swimmer Marty Gaal, the clinic covers entry, exit, surf conditions, navigation, dealing with crowds and anxiety, and drafting.

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

08/24/12-08/26/12

Orlando, FL

2012 Triathlon Spring Camp

This is our 3-day training camp in Orlando, FL. Tri Peak Athlete, LLC training camps are an ideal, fun option for triathletes to take their training to the next level. Geared for athletes training for an Ironman or Olympic Distance with a group and the Tri Peak Athlete coaches. All camps include a technical component (workshop or lecture) covering sport specific topics. Come prepared to put in a great deal of hard work in an ideal training location.

USAT certified coaches earn 10 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

09/16/12

Jordan Lake, NC

Open Water Swim Clinic

The three hour swim clinic will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge you need to handle just about any open water racing or training venue. Taught by former ocean lifeguard and veteran open water swimmer Marty Gaal, the clinic covers entry, exit, surf conditions, navigation, dealing with crowds and anxiety, and drafting.

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

10/04/12-10/08/12 Tucson, AZ

TriFit & Canyon Ranch Training Retreat

TriFit and Canyon Ranch are the perfect combination for a getaway that includes training, relaxation and good company. You’ll enjoy everything Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, has to offer – spectacular scenery, incredible spa treatments, nutritious food, and a science-based, multi-disciplined approach to improving athletic performance. Plus, TriFit has organized a dynamic program exclusively for its members, featuring lectures, group runs, coached swims and bike rides through majestic desert canyons; cycling and running routes vary to suit all levels. Train with us in the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the loveliest time of the year – and take your fitness to an entirely new level!

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

10/24/12

San Diego, CA

Swim Assessment, Development and Dryland Training for the Triathlete

This CEU covers:
•Assessing the athlete
•Discussion of swimming efficiency and technique
•Technique analysis through video
•The art of building volume while maintaining skill
•Direct application of swim specific strength and flexibility exercises

USAT certified coaches earn 3 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

10/27/12

Cary, NC

Powerstroke Freestyle Technique Clinic

Powerstroke® is a method for teaching effective competitive swimming to adult triathletes and open water racers. It is both a teaching method and a way of swimming. It is a concept developed to help athletes understand the integral relationship between good technique and the application of force when swimming. It is a drill that can be incorporated into daily practices as well as a stroke form that will help you torpedo your way to a PR finish.

USAT certified coaches earn 6 USAT CEUs.

Click here for complete information and registration.

 

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