Application Deadline: Nov 01 2018 11:59 PM (EST)

Tuition Fee Deadline: Nov 19 2018 11:59 PM (EST)

Dec 27 - Dec 31, 2018 (Level 2 - Alumni and First Time Participants)

IMG Academy, 5500 34th St West Bradenton, FL 34210

Detailed information for on site arrival will be emailed to all registrants 2-4 weeks prior to school start.

Enrollment in the winter Level 2 session is limited and all event disciplines will not be offered. Coaches can choose either of the following event disciplines to study.

Dr. Christine Brooks: Professor of Kinesiology and Physiology at the University of Florida. Dr. Brooks is a training theory and physiology specialist, and veteran lead sports science instructor for the USATF Level 2 Program.

Scott Christensen: One of the country’s top high school distance coaches leading Stillwater High School in Minnesota. Christensen's teams have won 13 state titles, over 20 individual titles and include alumni Ben Blankenship, 2016 Rio Olympian in the 1500m.

Dave Mills: One of the country’s top high school distance coaches from Boise, Idaho. Currently a volunteer assistant cross country coach at Boise State University. Long-time lead instructor for Endurance at Level 2 and executive committee member of the USATF Coaching Education Committee.

Jeremy Fischer: USATF Lead Coach at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center and specialist in the horizontal jumps. Fischer successfully coached Brittney Reese and Will Claye to silver medals at the Rio Olympics. He is a long-time and popular instructor in the USATF Coach Education Certification Program.

Tony Veney: Director of Track and Field at Ventura College. Coach Veney is a world-renowned authority on speed development, teaching around the globe and also formerly at UCLA, CSUN, in addition to advising numerous Olympians and international competition medalists. Coach Veney is a long-time instructor in the USATF Coaching Education program.

IMG Academy offers multiple single and shared housing options. Each on campus housing package includes three meals per day, free parking and access to IMG training facilities. Meals will be served in the IMG Academy Dining Hall.

USATF has secured a set number of rooms and single rooms are limited. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis as tuition, room and board payment are made after acceptance to the school. Students should be prompt in making payment to assure their choices can be accommodated.

Academy Park Villas

Shared Room Option: Academy Park Villas, a luxury condo setting with two coaches per bedroom/bathroom in a shared 4-bedroom unit with bath.

Single Room Option: Academy Park Villas, a luxury condo setting with single bedroom/bathroom in 4-bedroom unit.

Legacy Hotel

Shared Room Option: Legacy Hotel bedroom with two queen beds and bath for two people. Linens package is included: pillow, two sheets, pillowcase, light blanket, plus one towel and washcloth.

Single Room Option:

*Acceptance to the course provides access to the payment page and Sport Science modules for first-timers. No slot is guaranteed until payment is made.

Check-in for first-timers and alumni will occurThursday, December 27 from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Upon arrival, there will be signage directing coaches where to park or be dropped off. The Level 2 school introductory session will start promptly at 3:15pm. Location will be posted on the school schedule.

The program will conclude at approximately 10:00am on Monday, December 31st following student evaluations of the staff and graduation. Attendance at the closing session is mandatory in order to receive a Level 2 certificate. Please be advised that you should not purchase a plane ticket until you are notified of acceptance into the school. The room and board package does not include housing on the night of Monday, December 31st. The room and board package includes breakfast ONLY for Monday, December 31, 2018.

Within a week of acceptance, first time students who make tuition payment will receive a username and password to access the online Physiology, Training Theory, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology lectures provided by the USATF sport science team in which Dr. Christine Brooks is the lead instructor. This interactive format will allow students to learn at their own leisure and gain invaluable tips from one of the leaders in the online learning industry. It is imperative that students review materials including all quizzes prior to arrival in order to pass the exam for physiology, training theory, sports psychology and biomechanics. The exams will be administered on Thursday and Friday of the school. All sport science classroom work must be completed prior to arriving at the school on December 27, 2018. No onsite reviews will be conducted. Plan travel to meet the exam schedule for onsite exams.

First-timers may earn a waiver for exemption of the one or all of the sport science module exams. Students interested in this option will be responsible for completing all the required work and extra work required with distinction. Please coordinate with Dr. Chris Brooks if you choose to accomplish the distinguished exemption. All quizzes and coursework must be completed with a passing score (80%) including extra work to earn the exemption.

Students selecting to take sport science exams on site at IMG Academy must still have completed all quizzes with an 80% grades for each module.

Benefits of early exam waiver:

Increased flight options for inbound travel on 12/27, and eliminates an extra night of lodging on 12/26 should you be unable to arrive prior to the first scheduled examination time.

Ease stress and anxiety prior to arriving at Level 2; Onsite exam scores will be available immediately after submission.

Schedule

Thursday, Dec 27:

Physiology Exam – (must bring own device to access online exams)

Check-in for first-timers and alumni – Campus Center

Training Theory Exam - online

Event Specific session opens

Dinner – Campus Center Dining Hall

Event Specific Session

Friday, Dec 28:

Breakfast

Biomechanics Exam - online

Event specific session

Lunch

Sports Psychology Exam- online

Event Specific Session

Dinner

Event Specific Session

Saturday, Dec 29:

Breakfast

Event Specific Session

Event specific session

Lunch

Event Specific Session

Dinner

Event Specific Session

Sunday, Dec 30:

Breakfast

Event Specific Session

Event specific session

Lunch

Event Specific Session

Dinner

Event Specific Session

Monday, Dec 31:

Breakfast

Event Specific Exams/Evaluations

Graduation

Check out of housing –Campus Center

All Level 2 participants must check out of their rooms by 10:30am on Monday, December 31st. Housing for the night of December 31st is not included in the room and board package. Please note that departure prior to the closing session will result in the forfeiture of your Level 2 certificate.

Click here for a detailed daily schedule.

Travel to/from IMG Academy is at each registrant's own expense. The airports below are available for incoming/outgoing flights.

Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) airport (approximately 15 minute ride from campus; Tampa International (TPA) airport is approximately 45 minutes by airport shuttle.

IMG Academy, 5500 34th St West Bradenton, FL 34210

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Classes will be held in the Summit rooms located in the Fieldhouse on the IMG Academy campus. 100% attendance is mandatory at all sessions to earn a Level 2 certificate. Be on time. If commuting, be aware that the Level 2 schedule is rigorous and a commute of more than 30 minutes each day could be very taxing. Typically, at least three quarters of the Level 2 attendees and all staff members stay on campus.

The room & board package for all Level 2 participants includes housing from December 27-31 and three-meals per day beginning with dinner on December 27 and concluding with breakfast on December 31st. Meals for commuting students are included in the facility fee and will follow the same meal plan as on-campus students. All meals will be served in the IMG campus dining hall.

All Dorm rooms must be vacated by 11:30am Monday, December 31, 2018.

All tuition or room & board full refund requests (less processing fees) must be submitted no later than 11:59pm (EST) on Monday, October 16, 2018. A $25 administrative fee will apply to all refund requests. For first timers, only a 50% refund of tuition will be provided after they have entered the Sport Science Modules, which officially begin the course. No refunds after deadlines.

USATF Coaching Programs Coordinator, coachingedu@usatf.org

(317) 713-4667

Detailed event information regarding check-in, linens, room key deposit, weather and other school related information will be emailed to all participants 2-4 weeks prior to the school.

The application includes a $5 fee. No application fees will be refunded. An application must be submitted by Thursday, November 1 at 11:59pm (EST). No late submissions will be accepted.

The application will give you the option to request one of two event areas to study (Endurance or Sprints/Hurdles/Relays).

Please note that a seat in your preferred event group is not reserved until the full tuition payment is made. All payments are due no later than 11:59pm (EST) Monday, November 12, 2018.

Please review the Level 2 requirements prior to applying. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. You should have all of the following information readily available BEFORE starting the application process:

Sport Science: The sport science curriculum is required of all first-time students to Level 2; online exams are administered for training theory, physiology, sport psychology, and biomechanics during the first two days of the school. Students have access to the online modules as soon as they have paid tuition to the Level 2 School. Also, specific sport science assignments and the grading protocol will be sent to students at time of access to the online sport science modules. This online learning environment is self-paced. Early access to the online modules assures the student of appropriate preparation for the exams when they arrive onsite December 27. A passing grade is 80%, any student failing will have a one-time online retake (no exceptions) during the first 30 days after the close of school on December 31. Students must pass all four sport science exams to be eligible to gain a Level 2 certification. Students should bring to the school site an electronic device (laptop or tablet) to access the online exams.

Each event group will be evaluated on three specific tasks:

There is a one-time retest after the school completion and within 30 days of completion of the school for a student who fails to meet the 80% passing grade.

Any student requesting ADA accommodations must make that request at the time of completing the application/acceptance and support the request with the appropriate documentation sent to the Director of Coaching, terry.crawford@usatf.org. Said application must be completed no later than six (6) weeks prior to the school opening in order to ensure the availability of any such reasonable accommodations or other required assistance during the Level 2 coaching school. Student must be accepted into the school and payment made to be eligible for ADA services six weeks prior to start of school.