Applications for Next Round of Level 3 Coach Certification Due June 3rd

USRowing is pleased to announce the application process for the next round of Level 3 Coach Certification is underway. The application deadline is Thursday, June 3. Designed for an experienced head coach or pre-elite coach, the Level 3 program is expansive in scope and requires a significant commitment from the participant. All USRowing L2 certified coaches are eligible to apply.

The goal of this course is to create knowledgeable, independent-thinking coaches who are equipped with the vision to lead programs at every level from youth to the national team, as well as to run multipurpose programs that include outreach, adaptive, youth and masters athletes. This course will produce coaches with a wide range of knowledge, curiosity and intellect who will become future mentors and coaching educators.

USRowing's Level 3 course is comprised of both an online course through the learning platform, Thinkific, as well as in-person Zoom lectures and instruction.

Candidates must apply to be considered for the Level 3 course. All candidates must have the current Level 2 certification or the previous Level II or Level III certification, as well as a minimum of two years active coaching since earning certification. Ideally, candidates have access to athletes in order to complete the necessary tasks for this course. However, exceptions can be made due to COVID19 restrictions.

Once all applications are submitted, the 15-20 candidates for the course will be selected by a coaching education subcommittee on the basis of results, notable achievements (e.g., building or turning around programs), lectures or presentations at coaching seminars and conferences, etc. More details and requirements are available on the application form itself.

Level 3 Application

Application Deadline: Thursday, June 3rd, 2021

Applicant Notification: Thursday, June 10th, 2021

Level 3 Course Start Date: Week of June 21st, 2021

The course fee is $595 and includes the online course and all of the in-person (via Zoom) modules.

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USRowing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coach Fellowship Program

Goals:

To empower qualified coaches to enhance their skill set and facilitate their development as coaches

To support positive leaders from multicultural and diverse backgrounds who serve as role models for others to emulate. Qualified candidates will be offered reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the program.

Cost: USRowing will award tuition scholarships to qualified coaches for their respective courses ($595 for Level 3).

Eligibility: Any USRowing registered coach who represents an underrepresented population -- ethnically, racially or people with disabilities -- is eligible to submit an application. These populations include: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or people with disabilities.

Process: Under Section 6 of the application, please indicate that you wish to apply for the DEI Fellowship.

If you have any questions on Level 3 Certification, please contact Brett Gorman at brett.gorman@usrowing.org or (734) 678-2369.