USA TRIATHLON COACHES OFFER SUPPORT OF YOUTH AND JUNIOR ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Written by Angie Murphy, Former USA Triathlon Coaching Specialty Manager
Parents who are new to the sport of triathlon or have athletes who are looking to take a step further in the sport are encouraged to look at USA Triathlon’s certified coaches for support in developing their young athletes. USA Triathlon has over 2,100 certified triathlon coaches throughout the country who have been trained in coaching beginner to elite level athletes. USA Triathlon coaches are a great place to start when looking for someone to assist athletes in gaining experience, knowledge and age-appropriate training advice or plans.
In addition to the Level I, II or III trained USA Triathlon certified coaches, USA Triathlon also
has a Youth and Junior Coaching Certification program that offers USA Triathlon coaches the opportunity to attend a two-day certification clinic where coaches are trained in youth and junior aspects of the sport. USA Triathlon now has over 145 specifically trained Youth and Junior Certified Coaches throughout the country who are working hard toward the development of youth and junior athletes in the sport of triathlon.
USA Triathlon’s Youth and Junior Coaching Certification Program utilizes top triathlon coaches in the country to educate coaches on how to train youth and junior athletes safely and effectively throughout their developmental stages. Certified Youth and Junior coaches learn specialized youth and junior coaching skills and drills, age appropriate training regimes and testing protocols, physiological and nutritional considerations, swim, USA TRIATHLON YOUTH GUIDE
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