CEO of the American Bicycle Association, B.A. Anderson. “The sport has so many qualified coaches already and this certification process will just further solidify that a coach is necessary to reach the highest level.” The program has two levels of certification. The first level, Level A, will be a home-study, self-paced study course. USA Cycling has created a manual, Introduction to BMX Coaching, to serve as the main resource for the course. In order to become a Level A certified coach, the applicant must score 80% or better on the exam. The exam is also self-paced and home-study. The cost of the manual will be $35 and includes shipping via USPS.
The second level of certification, AA, will require attendance at a USA Cycling Level AA coaching clinic. The clinic agenda will include training plan design, basic bike skills, introduction to strength training, and other related topics. The first Level AA clinic will be held at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA February 17-19, 2012. A written exam will also be required to become a Level AA coach. Anyone is eligible to attend this first clinic; however, in the future attendees will be required to be a level A coach before he or she can register for a AA clinic. Registration is available through your “My USA Cycling” page under VIEW AVAILABLE CLINICS.
In addition to passing the exam, all applicants will be required to “pass” a criminal background check and pay an annual fee ($85 for 2012).
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