Robin Beamon

Robin.Beamon@florida.usatf.org

  President/Youth Chair     

Dave Halliday 

 davetrackgator@hotmail.com

 Executive Vice President 

Angela D. Harris

Angela.Harris@florida.usatf.org

 Vice President North 

Thomas.Johnson@florida.usatf.org

Vice President South 

 Rod Larsen

Rod.Larsen@florida.usatf.org

Secretary

James Williams

mrappletreeman@aol.com

Treasurer 

USATF - FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPORTS COMMITTEES

 Athlete at Large

 Sara Alegria

 salegria@bellsouth.net

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www.florida.usatf.org

  Please submit information you feel our members would want to be informed about.

2012 USATF Region 4 Final Results 

 2012 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championship Results

Florida Masters Track and Field

USATF-Florida Association would like to congratulate Masters Track and Field Florida Athletes of the Year, Scott Mansa and Essie Faria. These two exceptional athletes have shown year after year their talents and will to participate in many Track & Field events. Once again, congratulations to Scott and Essie. Hope to see you in many more events.

We would like to highlight some of our Florida members that participated in the USA MASTERS OUTDOOR T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Lisle on August 2nd-5^th of this year. In the 100 meter sprints, we had 5 Male participants including Jeffrey Mack from Clearwater, who placed 1^st in the M40 division with an 11.12 -0.7 wind-assisted. He also participated in the 200, and 4X100 Non-Club relay. In the 100 meter short hurdles, Joe Johnston from Apopka placed 1^st in the M65 division with an 18.75 1.4 wind-assisted. Also, Alan Raynor from Venice placed 1^st in the M80 division of the 200 meter long hurdles, with a 42.78 and placed 1^st in the triple jump with a 7.17m.  

Debra Cane from Boynton Beach placed 1^st in the W35 division of the 2000 meters steeplechase with a 8:57.73. Amy Haddad from Bradenton placed 1^st in the W45 division with a 1.38m jump. Brian Hankerson from Hollywood placed 1^st in the M50 division of the long jump with a 6.04m 1.9 wind-assisted. Also in the triple jump, Brian placed 1^st with a 11.97m. In the M50 division of the hammer throw, Robert Arello Jr. from Lakewood Ranch placed first with a throw of 49.96m.   

 In the USA Masters Throws championship in Seattle, Florida was once again well-represented. In the M70 Super Weight, Robert Cahners from Naples came in 1^st place with a throw of 10.87m. In the M80 Super Weight, Pay Carstensen from Spring Hill came in 1^st place with a throw of 6.97m. 

Congratulations to all of our Florida champions. For a full list of results, please visit www.usatfmasters.org.  

 2013 Major Meets for USATF Masters 

The 5k, 10k, and track 5,000m have been completed.  South Florida RACEWALKER (SFRW) still has the 1500m, 3,000m on September 16th, and the 20k Master's National and Association race November 11^th to complete.

Race Walking received a small boost from the newly finished London Olympics and the strong coverage by NBC. Dan Koch will host the local BECON TV to give them a race walk lesson. Then the TV station plans to tape our Association 1500m/3000m race walk which Dan Koch is Meet Director. This will take place September 13^th & 16^th.

Officials play an important role in making thousands of events run smoothly. From working national championships to officiating high-school track meets, officials are essential for maintaining the highest levels of integrity at all levels of competition. This CLICK HERE to obtain resources for current officials, as well as those seeking certification

Officials Newsletter September 2012

The official newsletter of the USATF National Officials Committee (NOC) is published via email around the first of each month. It is for informational purposes only and is open to any USATF Certified Official. The subscription is free. To subscribe go to http://www.usatf.org/groups/officials/newsletters/.

For Beginning/New Coaches:

Fundamentals of Coaching Track and Field, in Partnership with NFHS
The USATF Coaching Education is pleased to offer an ONLINE fundamentals course intended for entry level coaches, parents or volunteers/officials at any level. Two of the primary objectives are to present guidelines of coaching responsibilities and to introduce the basic techniques and coaching cues and drills of the three major event areas:  Running, Jumps, and Throws.

You will become a certified coach with USATF and NFHS ( National Federation of High Schools). This online course is designed to deliver the highest quality professional development online at an affordable cost. This course serves to be the gateway to all USATF Coaching Education courses, and is highly recommended for entry level coaches, parents, and volunteers.

HOW TO ENROLL:
The online course is hosted on the NFHS website, www.NFHSlearn.com>, and provides a 24 hours help desk to assist in navigating the course. In addition to the "Fundamentals of Track and Field", the NFHS website offers other courses which qualify a coach to receive a NFHS accreditation and receive other benefits including a certified license in the sport and liability insurance through the NFHS Coaches Association. Link to www.NFHSlearn.com

>, As a member of USATF, be sure to click on the link to receive a $10 discount from the NFHS price of $75 when you register for the course.  At completion of the course, your name will be recorded on the USATF Coaching education database as well as the NFHS database, and your certificate will be send to you electronically.

Requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age
Seek a certification in the Basics techniques, coaching, and management of the sport of track and field

Benefits:
 

• Recognition as a USATF certified coach and NFHS certified coach
• Work at your own pace with the ability to enter and reenter the course to meet your personal schedule, skills and knowledge in the broad event areas of track and field, running, jumping, and throwing
• Access to a resource section for equipment, training programs in all events, and management skills for running a track meet
• Preparation (but not a requirement) to attend a Level 1 school
• Achieve the entry level for all USATF Coaching Education programs which assures the coach success in the more advanced schools
• Receive a certification recognized by NFHS and it member state associations in meeting employment standards for interscholastic coaching
• Meets the requirement to be eligible for the Youth Specialization LEVEL 2 school

About Fundamentals of Track and Field
The Fundamentals of Track and Field online course is designed for the adult learner to spend approximately two-three hours completing the course. Because a person works at their own pace, the individual may choose to review sections, spend extra time in the resource section, and complete their competency quizzes as they complete each section of the course. The course is hosted by USATF Olympians, Dan O'Brien and Hyleas Fountain. Dan and Hyleas, as multi- event medalists on the world class level of competition know how important it is for every coach to understand and be able to coach an athlete in the broad events of track and field. Fundamentals of Track and Field is designed to give you video examples of teaching drills, offer sample workouts, and introduce the basic skills needed for each athlete to reach their full potential as they develop and pursue a long career in track and field.

The cost of the course is $65 by receiving the USATF membership discount on the www.NFHSlearn.com registration.

As they say on the NFHS site "GET CERTIFIED", and start your path to a full program of professional coaching courses with USATF Coaching Education today!


Opportunities for Veteran Coaches:


NACACTFCA Congress:
Nassau, Bahamas, Oct. 4-7, 2012, more information and list of speakers: http://nacactfca.org. World Class Coaches to lecture at the Congress: Fran Bosch, Netherlands, expert of Sprints, Jumps, Strength Training; Bradley Cooper, Bahamas, Throwing Events; Peter Thompson, Great Britain, Mid-Distance Training; Dr. Jim Denison, Canada, Coaching Ethics;
Grants: Three (3) $800 grants are available to cover expenses.
Deadline for application: September 1, 2012

Criteria:
1. Member of the USATF Coaches Registry
2. Level 2 Coaching Certificate required
3. Current high school , college, or professional elite coach
4. Application that includes a half page philosophical statement on career goals.


Master Coach Fall Mentorship:
Grants:Three (3) emerging elite coaches will be awarded up to $800 towards expenses to visit on location a Master Coach to observe for 3 days of "on the field" routine as Fall training begins for the elite athlete. Locations to be selected Chula Vista OTC; HSI Sprint Club, Los Angeles; or candidate can suggest a coach they would like to shadow for approval. Dates of mentorship must be selected within October 20- November 20.
Deadline for application, September 1, 2012.

Criteria:
1. Member of the USATF Coaches Registry
2. Level 2 Coaching Education Certificate
3. Current high school, college, or professional elite coach
4. Application to include a brief statement of how you can use the information.


Podium Education Project:
November 28 , 2012, Daytona Beach Florida, in conjunction with USATF Annual Meeting, November 29- December 1, 2012. USATF's high performance symposium to offer cutting edge research and training methods to impact the athletic performance for aspiring world class athletes. Detailed information and topics can be found in the special programs section of Coaches Education at http://www.usatf.org. For hotel information go to http://www.usatf.org>/annualmeeting.
 

Criteria:
1. Member of the USATF Coaches Registry
2. Level 2 Coaching Education certificate
3. Current Coach at high school or college, professional level.
4. Application that includes a half page philosophical statement on career goals



USATF: Level 1 - Coaching School
December 14 - 16, 2012
University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida

Contact:
Loren Seagrave
770-231-2448
e-mail: LorenSeagrave@aol.com

Link:

http://www.usatf.org/groups/coaches/education/schools/level1/2012/C12055596/index.asp

Registration Information
$150.00 - Pre-registration (received by November 30, 2012)
$200.00 - Late Registration (received after November 30, 2012 or on-site)
$75 - Alumni pricing for those who have already taken and successfully completed the Level 1 Course. Please contact shayna.sangster@usatf.org to verify alumni status and register for the course.






2013 USATF/IAAF Academy for Throws and Jumps
December 30- January 5, 2013
USOC Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista, California

Cost: Tuition - $600
Room & Board (Shared Room) - $600
Room & Board (Single Room) - $920

Offering: USATF/IAAF Academy diploma and Level 3 certification upon completion of all components of the course. The IAAF Academy Diploma for Elite Coach is the highest recognized achievement awarded through the IAAF Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS). It is recognized around the world and indicates that a coach is not only highly experienced but has the knowledge to coach or instruct at the highest international levels of the track & field profession. In addition to the IAAF Diploma, all USATF Level 2 coaches who complete the course will receive a Level 3 certification in their selected event. A candidate will select either throws or jumps to enroll for the week long course.

CEU or graduate credit is available upon request from Indiana University.

Faculty:
Dr. Wolfgang Ritzdorf - IAAF Lead Lecturer for Jumps; Noted professor at the German Sports University, Cologne;
Recognized as world class authority for the High Jump.
Dr. Robert Chapman - USATF Associate Director of Sport Science; Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Indiana University
Dr. Elio Locatelli - IAAF Director of Member Services; Renowned Italian Sprint Coach and Researcher
Loren Seagrave - IMG Academy Director for Speed and Movement; IAAF Academy Director for Sprints & Hurdles
Don Babbitt- IAAF Lead Lecturer for Throws; Throws Coach at the University of Georgia; World class coach for Reese
Hoffa, Adam Nelson, and other world class throwers
Art Venegas - USATF Strength and Conditioning Consultant at the USOC Olympic Training Center; Former Strength Coach for
HSI Sprint Club; Former Head Coach at UCLA; Coach of Gold medalist, John Godina, Jessica Cosby, American Record
holder in the hammer.
Dr. Phil Cheetham - USOC Biomechanist for Jumps and Throws at the Chula Vista Training Center
Dr. Larry Judge- Professor of Coaches Education at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana; Noted US Throws Coach.
Dr. Klaus Baronietz - World renowned German throws coach, biomechanist.
Jeremy Fischer - Coach of Horizontal Jumps at the Olympic Training Center; Personal Coach of Olympian Will Claye.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Coaches living in the United States must have successfully completed the USATF Level 2 Course in their selected
event, either throws or jumps.
2. International coaches must have successfully completed the IAAF Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS)
Level IV in throws or jumps. International coaches also must secure an endorsement from their National Federation,
and have letter of recommendation from the Federation submitted with application.
3. All coaches must be actively coaching track & field--

Thanks for your Support!


David M. Halliday
Director of Cross Country/Track & Field
Flagler Palm Coast High School
F.A.C.A.: Track & Field-Chairman
USATF Florida Association Executive Vice-President