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Level 2 Clinic Information
Please note that USA Cycling's coaching structure begins with level 3 and proceeds to level 1; this mirrors our racing license scheme. So level 3 is the entry level. Level 2 is the second level.
In order to take the level 2 exam, you must attend a level 2 clinic. In order to attend a level 2 clinic, you must be a certified level 3 coach to register. You must also be a current coach to attend the clinic. For instance, if you are planning to attend a clinic early in 2010, you will need to renew before the start of the clinic.
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 2010 Level 2 Clinics
In order to accommodate a new initiative planned for 2010, the number of level 2 clinics in 2010 will be reduced to four. Registration will open some time in the fall. Tentatively, the level 2 clinics will be
- January 15-17 Colorado Springs, CO US Olympic Training Center
- January 22-24 Columbia, MD Lifetime Fitness Registration has closed for this clinic. To be placed on the waiting list, contact the Coaching Education manager via email.
- February 19-21 New Orleans, LA TBD (Downtown/French Quarter)
- November 5-7 Chula Vista, CA (very, very tentative)
SPECIAL COLORADO SPRINGS NOTES
Registration for the Colorado Springs clinic is now available. The cost will be dependent on whether you want lodging and meals, meals but no lodging or no meals and no lodging. See your MYUSACYCLING page under VIEW AVAILABLE CLINICS for details.
For those staying on complex, lodging begins Thursday night Jan 14, but there is no Sunday night lodging.
For those flying in, the Training Center will provide a free shuttle between the Colorado Springs airport and the Training Center. NO shuttle service is provided to and from Denver (about 90 miles away).
The clinic originally scheduled for New Orleans in February is going to be re-scheduled. There are some conflicts in terms of events in New Orleans and with scheduling. As soon as a date is set, it will show up here.
2009 Level 2 Clinics
Registration for the following clinics is now available.
December 4-6 Orlando, FL Embassy Suites-Airport
As of November 17, 2 spots have opened up for the Orlando clinic. If you wish to attend, please email.
What are the requirements to attend a level 2 clinic?
You must be a current level 3 coach in good standing with USA Cycling. If you are not currently a USAC coach, please see the information on Steps to Becoming a Certified Coach.
Level 2 coaches may attend the level 2 clinic as a refresher course to earn CEUs.
For coaches taking an early 2010 coaching clinic, you must renew your coaching license before the clinic. If you pay for the clinic in December and have not renewed the coaching license for 2010 by the time the clinic starts, you will not be allowed into the clinic.
If you are a new coach seeking to attend a level 2 clinic, you must be a certified coach before registering. Once you are certified you will see the clinic listed on your MYUSACYCLING page in the AVAILABLE CLINICS section.
What is the cost of the clinic and what does it include?
The cost of the clinic is $379 if paid through the MYUSACYCLING function at the USAC website. If you pay with a credit card or check mailed or faxed into USA Cycling, you will be charged $399. In most cases the clinic registration fee does NOT include housing or meals. The clinic includes the lectures, handouts and level 2 coaching manual. Lodging and/or meals at the Training Center will result in additional charges.
Please see the FAQ for information on the cancellation policy.
How do I register for a level 2 clinic?
Go to the MYUSACYCLING function on the USA Cycling website and look under AVAILABLE CLINICS. If you are eligible to attend, the clinic will appear.
All payments must be made through the MYUSACYCLING function at the USAC Website and pay with a credit card through a secure portal or via PayPal.
Once you have paid, please visit the registration survey provided in the confirmation information.
If you choose to pay with a check, emailing a credit card or faxing a credit card, the clinic fee will be $399.
Does USA Cycling assist in finding lodging?
No. Each coach is on his/her own for finding lodging. You are encouraged to use the USA Cycling hotel sponsor, Hampton Inn, for your lodging.
What is covered at the Level 2 Clinic?
The level 2 clinic devotes about 8 hours to exercise physiology (bioenergetics, muscle structure, adaptations and function, cardiorespiratory physiology and adaptations, etc.), several hours to training plan design and periodization, nutrition/hydration, and an introduction to tactics and strategy.
Do I take the level 2 exam at the clinic?
No. The level 2 exam is a self-paced test that the participant completes at home and returns to the Coaching Education Manager. Also, there is no deadline on turning in the level 2 answer sheet.
What is the general schedule for the level 2 clinic?
In general, the clinic runs from 8:30am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 8:30am to 1:30pm on Sunday. In some cases start or finish times may need to be adjusted depending on presenters' schedules or facility requirements/limitations.
There is not a level 2 clinic near me or at a time I can attend. May I just pay the fee and take the exam?
No. The clinic offers a lot of education that is not addressed in the test including excellent discussion from the coaches in the audience who offer insights or other views on the topics covered.
Do I need a bike for the Level 2 clinic?
No. The level 2 clinic is classroom lecture. At this time, there is no on bike training included in the level 2 clinic. Some coaches bring a bike and go for a lunch or after lecture ride together, but that is on your own.
How will I be kept up to date on the clinic I sign up for?
Once you have registered and paid, the Coaching Education Manager will put you on an email list for that clinic and send periodic updates as to location, exact start times etc.
This Article Published 2007-09-05 13:43:43
For more information contact: scallan@usacycling.org
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