USA Triathlon Certified Coaches are a vital part of our success in the mission to grow, inspire and support the triathlon community. USA Triathlon is dedicated to providing you unparalleled resources to ensure you are qualified, confident and successful throughout your coaching career. If you have any questions, please contact coaching@usatriathlon.org.
Multisport Courses and Education
- Access to coach specific continuing education courses
- Free monthly coaching community conversations (register on TriathlonLearning.com)
Insurance Coverage
- General Liability Insurance Coverage (USA residents only)
Exclusive Marketing Opportunities
- Use of the USA Triathlon Certified Coach Logo
- Listing in the "Find A Coach" Directory (This is only for Level 1 Coaches and above)
- Exclusive USA Triathlon Certified Coach Merchandise
Discounts
- One free Certified Club Membership ($50 value)
- Exclusive discounts from USA Triathlon sponsors
- Discounted event sanctioning
NCAA Coaching
Associate Coach Certification
More about the Associate Coach Level, opens in a new tabAs an introduction to coaching multisport, the online Associate Coach Certification course provides basic coaching techniques intended for assistant coaches, high school coaches, parents or other multisport athletes, including:
- Foundations and fundamentals of coaching multisport
- Coaching theory
and more!
Level I Certification
More about Level I, opens in a new tabUSA Triathlon’s Online Level I Coach Certification Course is designed to educate aspiring coaches on how to train their athletes on different aspects of triathlon. Coaches will learn:
- how to design a training plan
- strength-specific training for triathlete
- nutrition periodization and mental skills
and more!
Level II
More about Level II, opens in a new tabUSA Triathlon's Level II certification is an advanced program emphasizing periodization, sports science, and athlete psychology. Designed for Level 1 coaches with two years' consistent coaching experience, the course features 16 asynchronous modules and 12 synchronous group sessions, culminating in a capstone project. Progressive learning is supported by elite level 3 coaches, with materials covering coaching excellence and business development to help grow your coaching practice.
Level II is now a core course and you can add Specializations. Start the six month online course here.
Level III
More about Level III, opens in a new tabUSA Triathlon's Level III is our master level certification for coaches with advanced exercise science backgrounds and six or more years of performance coaching experience. The comprehensive program features 24 asynchronous modules and 24 synchronous group sessions over 12 months, including ongoing assessments and personal support. This elite certification develops the highest levels of theoretical and sport-specific knowledge, supported by expert mentorship and coaching resources, while being surrounded and supported by your elite coaching piers throughout the course.
This is now a core course and you can add Specializations. Start the 12 month online course here.
Specializations
USA Triathlon is transitioning from Areas of Focus (AOF) to an enhanced Specialization program. These bundled CEU courses allow coaches to deepen expertise in targeted areas like Long Course, Coaching Business Management, Women's Specific Coaching, and more. Existing AOF certifications automatically convert to equivalent Specializations. Complete courses as a block or individual CEUs over time to advance your coaching knowledge while meeting recertification requirements.
