New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury Campus, LI NY
July 22-24, 2011

Registration fee is $125 – if received by July 8, 2011
Late and on-site registration is $150 – space is limited
USATF Certified Triathlon Coaches are eligible to earn 10 CEU’s. Please, review additional details.

School Director: Frederick P. Benlein, (516) 728-4754, or email
Instructors: Larry Judge, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., Neil L. Fitzgerald, Trey Jackson, and Fred Benlein, C.S.C.S., HFS

Presented by Gill Athletics

Location: New York Institute of Technology, 700 Northern Boulevard, Old Westbury, NY
All clinic activities will take place at the Student Activities Center Campus (pdf format map).

Lodging: Econolodge, 429 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801 (516) 433-3900
Or call 877.240.AWAY (2929), or visit hotel reservations portal site and provide the Special Rate ID: 00214580
Reserve your accommodation online with your 2011 USATF Membership number for the discounted rate of $89.

Level 1 Information:
USATF Coaching Education Level 1 program is a starting point for all track and field coaches. One of the objectives is to put all coaches on common platform (i.e., speaking the same language). The Level 1 program covers all events in a foundational manner by emphasizing fundamentals, rules, safety/risk management, and instruction techniques. Level 1 prepares individuals to coach junior high school, high school, club, and age group athletes.

• Level 1 Schools are two-and-a-half-day courses (21-24 hours), including both classroom instruction and hands-on training.
• Attendance at all sessions is required.
• After the school, participants must complete an online exam that covers event-related and sport science subjects.
• Upon attending the School and passing the exam, participants will be issued a Level 1 Certificate of Completion.

Benefits

• Recognition as a USATF Level 1 Coach
• Curriculum book covering sport science and individual events
• Skills and knowledge to coach athletes at the junior age division level
• Access to exclusive “Level 1” merchandise
• Eligibility to attend a Level 2 School

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Attend a Level 1 coaching education school
• Pass an online exam