Valid: For two calendar years from date of completion (in original year enrolled), expiring on December 31. Renewal Option(s): Must complete the USATF Level 1 Bridge course prior to certificate expiration date. No other course may be used to extend the certificate life. The USATF Level 1 Bridge course contains the following units: Level 1 Sports Science (Online)
Level 1 Event Specific (Available on Zoom or In Person (select markets))
Access to the USATF Level 1 Bridge course requires a separate registration and is provided for 60 days from purchase date. Additional Requirement(s): Must be a current USATF member to enroll in the Level 1 Bridge course and separate enrollment fee applies.
Valid: For four calendar years from date of completion (in original year enrolled), expiring on December 31. Renewal Option(s): (Please choose any one of the following)
The renewal course must be completed after USATF Level 1 certificate is attained. Coaches with a lapsed Level 1 certificate must retake the entire USATF Level 1 Program in order to be recognized as a USATF Level 1 Coach again, and eligible to progress to upper levels of the USATF Professional Pathway. Additional Requirement(s): At time of renewal, USATF membership and SafeSport training must be current, and on-time recertification application filed. Exemptions: USATF Level 2 and 3 coaches are exempt from Level 1 recertification and no action is necessary.
Valid: Effective January 1, 2025, certificates are valid for eight calendar years from date of completion (in original year enrolled), expiring on December 31. Renewal Option(s): TBA Exemptions: USATF Level 3 coaches are exempt from Level 2 recertification and no action is necessary. Additional Requirement(s): At time of renewal, USATF membership and SafeSport training must be current, and on-time recertification application filed.
No recertification requirements are currently in effect (subject to change).