Abstract
[Excerpt] Quality sport programs provide athletes with opportunities to thrive. Developmentally
appropriate activities are balanced with commensurate competitive events to create a safe
environment. A well-qualified coach is the keystone of a quality program. A well-qualified
coach is defined as a competent coach. The purpose of this presentation was to examine: a)
interscholastic track & field coaches’ familiarity with the National Standards for Sport Coaches
(NASPE, 2006), b) the alignment of USATF Developmental, Level I, and Level II CE programs
with the National Standards for Sport Coaches and coaches’ perceived needs for subject matter training, and c) the partnership created among USATF and NFHS to train interscholastic coaches.