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Coaches Newsletter - Spring-Summer 2010

Please provide newsworthy information to Pacific Association Coaches Chair Dave Shrock at dshrock@pacbell.net for inclusion into the next newsletter due out in the fall. For current information refer to: www.pausatf.org
Coaching Education
Inaugural Youth USATF Coaching Education Level 2 School:
August 1-5 in Sacramento: Inaugural Youth Level 2 School in Sacramento, immediately following the USATF National Junior Olympics T&F Championships this summer.
The USATF Coaching Education Level 2-Youth Specialization program is designed to address the needs of coaches who want an advanced course of coaching the youth athlete to their full potential. The Level 2 Youth Specialization program covers advanced sport science curriculum in four broad event areas with special attention given to the unique methodology needed to supervise the developing young athlete. The Youth coach will get training in the areas of growth and development, nutrition, training theory, sport psychology, and event specific sport science for the youth athlete. The residential school consists of 4.5 days of intense classroom and on the field training.
Featured Presenter: One of the United States' most accomplished coaches and teachers: Dr. Joe Vigil on the 'Art of Coaching'.
Website for complete information and application: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/level2Youth.asp



USATF Coaching Education Event Specific Level 2 School:
July 10-17 at Villanova University, Philadelphia: Standard eight day academy style Level 2 School with event group specialization in throws, endurance, sprint/hurdles/relays, and jumps. For full information, go to http://www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/level2.asp

USATF High Performance Emerging Elite Camp:
28 June- 3 July, 2010-US Chula Vista Olympic Training Center: For High School, Club or College coaches who have had success coaching athletes at the State or National level.
This multiple day camp involves intensive science-based study and hands-on application in the broad event areas. It is for coaches seeking advanced information, strategies and tactics, with an eye towards elevating their coaching and taking their athletes to the elite level. USATF/USOC will cover all costs EXCEPT for travel. For more information and camp application, contact: Mike Holman: mhtrackfield1@yahoo.com.

For additional coaching information, check out: http://www.pausatf.org/data/coach/indexcoach.html


Open & Masters Track and Field
Checkout the many competition or spectating opportunities coming to our region this summer:
Association Open T&F Championships:
Sunday, 30 May at College of San Mateo: Competition opportunity for all association members on a state of the art Mondo facility on the San Francisco peninsula. For further information: http://www.pausatf.org/data/2010/tfpachamps.html.

USATF National Club Championships:
Sat-Sun, 9-10 July at San Francisco State: Open to all athletes competing for USATF clubs. Further information: http://www.usatf.org/events/2010/USATFClubTFChampionships. Not a member of a club? Click here to find one: http://www.pausatf.org/indexclubsa.php

USATF National Masters Track and Field Championships:
22-25 July: at Sacramento State: The meet will feature athletes ranging in age from 30-95+ in a display of speed, strength, and endurance for all ages. Track events will range from 100 meters to 10,000 meters, while field events will include the full range of jumps and throws. For further information:
http://www.usatf.org/events/2010/USAMastersOutdoorTFChampionships

Association All-Comers Information:
Open to athletes of all ages, try a new event or tune-up for competition by attending one of the regions all-comers meet this summer: http://www.pausatf.org/data/2010/mtfschedule2010.html

Further information, check out the PA T&F page: http://www.pausatf.org/indextf.html
or the Masters T&F page: http://www.pausatf.org/indexmtf.html

Youth-High School Information

Call for nominations for National High School Coach of the Year:
Honor your high school coach by nominating him/her for the brand new Gill Athletics National High School Coach of the Year Award! Describe your candidate's coaching record, honors and recognitions as well as highlight his/her service to the sport, school, and community.
Enter your nomination by going to http://www.gillcoachoftheyear.com/selection.html downloading the official PDF nomination form, and submitting (online) the completed form by May 21, 2010

2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships:
July 27 - August 1: Hughes Stadium, Sacramento City College: Moved from Sacramento State due to the instillation of an artificial grass surface. For further information and regional qualifying information, refer to the www.usatf.org site, and then click 'events/calendars' in the top ribbon.

Coaching Vacancies:
Dyestatcal continues to post a comprehensive listing of high school coaching vacancies. To look for a position, or to post one, refer to: http://www.dyestatcal.com//?pg=dyestatcal2008Track-Coach-Vacancies
The PA Youth Committee is also listing coaching vacancies at: http://pausatf.org/data/2010/youth/coachingvacancies.html

Further information, check out the PA Youth page: http://www.pausatf.org/indexyouth.html

Additional Information:
Websites for additional information and resources: National: www.usatf.org; Northern California and Nevada Pacific Association: www.pausatf.org; California Central Valley Association, from Merced county south: www.central-california.usatf.org; Southern California: www.scausatf.org; and San Diego-Imperial, refer to:www.sdusatf.org







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