Level 1 Sports Performance Coach Certification

As of January 1^st, 2010, USAW is offering a new coaching certification.  This new certification will be called the USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Certification, and upon successful completion, participants may call themselves USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coaches.  This new certification replaces the two current introductory courses: the Sports Performance Course, and the Club Coach Course. 

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to take all participants through complete technical progressions of the Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and all associated movements including Power Snatch, Power Clean, Power Jerk, Squat variations, and pulling progressions.  Participants will gain base line knowledge about the programming of training and technical rules.  The course includes theoretical classroom, and practical hands-on portions.  Course duration is over one weekend and lasts approximately 13-14 hours with up to 9 hours being practical and 4-5 hours lecture based.  It is suitable for Strength & Conditioning /Sports Performance, Health & Fitness and beginning level competitive Weightlifting Coaches alike. 

Included Materials: Course manual, DVD and a one (1) year USAW membership.  Contingent upon completion of the course, you will also receive an official USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach polo shirt.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course and no level of education or coaching background required.

Registration Costs:
$395 - Courses not held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. 

$495** - Courses held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. This includes the registration fee and room and board for 3 nights at the OTC. The registration deadline for courses held at the OTC is absolute. No late registrations accepted for these courses. ** Price for international registrations, including those from Canada, for courses held at the OTC will be different. Contact USAW for assistance with registration for international participants.

Note: Current Club Coach or Sports Performance Coach Certification holders are given a discounted rate of $295 for courses not held at the OTC.

 

• Pre-registration is required for all courses.  Walk-ins are not allowed. 
• The registration deadline for any course is 5 business days prior to the first day of the course.
• Courses may be closed at any time prior to the deadline without notice.  Please do not make travel arrangements before registering for the course.
• In the event a course is cancelled, USAW is not responsible for any pre-paid expense incurred by participant.
• For questions about a specific course, contact the course coordinator on the course listing from the link below.
• If you are a current member, your 1 year membership included in the coaching course will be prorated on your account upon completion of the course.
• Certificates are not mailed after completion of the course. Your member status online will reflect completion of the course. You can expect your information 4-6 weeks following the course.
• The NSCA gives 1.2 Continuing Education Units for NSCA members who take this course.
• Common abbreviation: USAW-L1SP