For Coaches

USA Triathlon offers a number of resources for current and aspiring coaches in the field of multisport, including certification courses, continuing education programs and clinics, and the opportunity to network at various events across the country.

Team USA Coaching Opportunity!

USA Triathlon is offering you a great coaching opportunity. One USAT Certified Coach will have the opportunity to travel with Team USA as part of the support staff to Beijing, China for the 2011 ITU Triathlon World Championships and serve as the Official Team USA Coach. The Team USA coach will have the opportunity to work with the Olympic distance triathletes as well as the Sprint distance triathletes to prepare for their respective races. The Team USA Coach will work with USAT to better prepare USA age group athletes for the World Championship events by organizing group swims, course rides & runs, provide transition tips, answer questions and be a coaching resource for the athletes. USAT National Staff will serve as the official team leaders and managers but will utilize the coach as a resource. Travel expenses (flight, hotel, ground transportation and food per diem) will be covered by USAT in exchange for your coaching expertise.

How do you become the Official Team USA Coach?
USAT will grant the opportunity to the one USAT Certified Coach who has the most qualified athletes on the start line at the 2010 Age Group National Championship as well as the 2010 Sprint Triathlon National Championship in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 25th and 26th, respectively. Athletes must start the race to be counted in the final tally. Coaches may not count themselves in this tally. Each coach will be required to submit a form, by the deadline set by USAT (September 10, 2010), with each athlete's name, USAT membership number, phone number and email address. USAT will use this form to audit the athletes on the list at the conclusion of the event before making an official offer to the coach. USAT reserves the right to request each athletes training plan to verify the coach/athlete relationship. In the case of a tie, USAT will take the official results from the event and add up each athletes overall finish in their respected age groups for an overall score. The coach that has the lowest total score will be awarded the opportunity.

This is a great opportunity for any USAT Certified Coach to gain valuable experience, boost their resume and gain access to numerous top age group athletes.

If you would like more information or have any questions regarding the opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact the Team USA Coordinator, Amanda Duke, at 719-955-2674 or by email at Amanda.Duke@usatriathlon.org.