USATF Coaching Education coming to Charlotte

USA Track & Field Coaching Education

Level 1 School

Presented by Gill Athletics

Date: December 10-12, 2010

Location: Queens University Sports Complex

2229 Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28210

School Director: Andrew Allden 919-619-3426 & aacoaching@aol.com

For more information log on to: www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/

Tentative Schedule:

December 10, 2010 –Friday

5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

December 11, 2010 – Saturday

8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

December 12, 2010 - Sunday

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Instructors:

Andrew Allden

School Director &

Endurance Instructor

Level I and 11 Endurance Instructor

18 Years as Division I Coach

Coached 2001 NCAA Champion 800m

Glenn McAtee

Instructor Throws

Level II School Throws Instructor

Former Assistant Track Coach

Clemson and Cal State Northridge

Mike Young

Instructor Jumps

Director of Sports Performance for
Human Performance Consulting
Level III Instructor for

Jumps, Sprints, and Throws
USATF Biomechanist

Registration:

Register Online at www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/ by clicking the “school details” link.

Pre-registration fee is $125 if received by November 26, 2010; Late and on-site registration(space is limited) is $150.

Fee includes a Level 1 Curriculum and notebook cover. You must be a member of USATF to register –go to usatf.org/membership/

Refund policy: 1/2 of the registration fee ($62.50) will be refunded after the registration deadline and no refund will be given

after the start date. If you have any difficulties with the online registration contact the School Director.

Host Hotel Information

Wingate by Wyndham I-77 & Tyvola

Call 704-523-3366 and ask for the USA Track and Field Rate

$59 per night ($68.59 including tax) Hot Breakfast Buffet included

6050 Tyvola Glenn Circle Charlotte NC 28217

Level 1 Information:

The 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, college 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

World Record Coach Renato Canova To Headline 2011 Super Distance Summit

Internationally acclaimed distance running coach, Renato Canova, will headline a stellar cast of speakers at the 2011 Super Distance Summit to be held on the campus of Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, January 8-9, 2011. The former Italian national team coach will present his training philosophies that have resulted in numerous Olympic and World Champions and the World Record for the men‚s 3,000-meter steeplechase.

The Summit has assembled a lineup that will arguably be unrivaled in the United States. Joining Canova will be multi-time US Olympic coach, Dr. Joe Vigil, who is regarded as America‚s top distance running clinician. Vigil will present a groundbreaking approach to coaching middle-distance runners based on the latest research. Also presenting will be Bill Aris, arguably the most successful high school cross country coach in the nation, having coached Fayetteville-Manlius (NY) to a record four-consecutive Nike Team XC Nationals girls team titles.

In addition, Jay Dicharry, the director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia, will share his revolutionary approach to correcting biomechanical problems that have aided numerous National and World Champions in overcoming injuries and maximizing performance. Greg McMillan, the coach of Team USA Arizona, will also speak. McMillan‚s contributions to Running Times and Runners World magazines, along with his string of US national champion athletes, have established him as one of the sport‚s authorities. Summit director Scott Simmons, coach of the 25k American Record, will present as well.

The Super Distance Summit will continue its popular Speaker‚s Dinner and, with the support of Nike, will provide every attendee with a pair of the company‚s perennially popular training shoes, the Pegasus 27.

For more information on the Summit and to register, log onto www.distancesummit.com

Fort Mill Running Options with Jamie Dodge

Aaron recently caught up with club member Jamie Dodge. You can learn more about Jamie and her coaching services at her website.

Here is a short Q and A with her.

Did you grow up in the Charlotte area? If not, where did you grow up?
No, we have lived here for just over 2 years. My husband and I were both born and raised in Michigan. We married and moved to Seattle, WA where we lived from 10 years before moving to Charlotte.

What is your favorite thing about running? What is your least favorite?
There are so many thing that I loved about running that is would be too hard to pick one thing. But I would say my favorite distance is the Marathon. There isn't anything I do not like about running but I do not like racing 5Ks.

Favorite place to run in Charlotte area?
McMullen

Favorite race in Charlotte?
Thunder Road Half Marathon

Favorite race ever?
Virginia Beach Marathon or Marine Corps Marathon

Why did you start a running group in Fort Mill?
As a runner and coach, I would have people asking for advice and input on their training. Additionally I have had lots of people say to me that they wanted to start running but didn't know how to start or that every time they would run they would get hurt. I wanted to create a group that I could provide coaching and guidance for all levels. Beginners work toward running with a walk/run approach, while experienced runners do workouts designed to increase speed, stamina and endurance. In addition I envisioned a social aspect to it where runners could gather and chat about their races and training.

What do folks get out of joining?
Weekly group run, supplemental exercises, injury prevention exercises, learn proper form and have access to coach for advice and guidance.

What types of paces may participate?
All levels are welcome.

Do you all do the same route/different routes?
We all do the same route and workouts. I have map out a 1 mile loop each week. Beginners do a couple loops using a run/walk approach and experienced runners do the loop several times with a variation of workout such a fartleks, tempos and intervals. This allows for the groups to start and end together. The group always does a post run stretch together.

What are 2 good running routes in Fort Mill?
I live and run mostly in Baxter. One my favorite routes is leaving Baxter from Stratford Run and tahn take New Grey Rock Rd to Dam Rd and circling back to Baxter. This is a 6 mile loop that if you reverse it, you get a mega hill to climb. You can also run Baxter to Tega Cay via 160 but this is not a great route as it along a busy road and you are on sidewalk for the entire run.

What is something about Fort Mill that folks might not know?
That is has a large runner and tri-athlete community. On any given AM you will find runners scattered along 160.