bike and run development, resistance training and injury prevention and basic training techniques to develop successful youth and junior athletes. Coaches also are given the tools and resources to build youth and junior teams in their own communities to encourage youth involvement in the sport. Youth and junior coaches are trained to take the information and knowledge and coach young athletes one-on-one or in a team setting to develop them up the pipeline of the sport and ensure they are being trained safely as they develop.


USA Triathlon Youth Clubs are also a wonderful way that USA Triathlon coaches are getting kids involved in the sport as it offers socialization for athletes, teaches key skills of each discipline, and athletes get a feel for training and racing at a young age, all the while having fun while participating. Checking the USA Triathlon Clubs in your local communities is a great starting point to get young athletes experience in the sport and ensure that fun is always first.


Parents are encouraged to seek a Youth and Junior Certified Coach in their area to discuss development of their athlete and to ensure their child is training safely and properly in the sport. There are a number of coaches who have started their own youth and junior specific programs where new athletes to the sport have a wonderful opportunity to get involved, have fun and learn about the sport of triathlon. USA Triathlon coaches have seen great success with their young athletes and a coach is a great way to ensure an athlete is on the right track for training and racing in the sport for a lifetime.


To find a coach in your area or for further coaching information visit http://www.usatriathlon.org/ coaching


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