National Championship Mentorship Grant

This unique program provides an emerging elite coach a behind the scenes experience of the strategies, meet prep, mental preparation, and "in the moment” coaching in a selected event at the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships, July 31-August 3, Eugene, OR. Up to eight (8) grants will be awarded, with each recipient receiving a registered coach credential, along with travel assistance, and access to shadow an assigned elite coach.

Application Criteria

• Must be a current head or assistant coach with a minimum of five years’ experience
• Experience coaching an athlete to a USATF Outdoor Championship, USATF U20 Championships, NCAA Outdoor Championships, NAIA Outdoor Championships, or NJCAA Outdoor Championships, or State High School Association Championship within the last five years
• Current member of the USATF Coaches Registry (advanced USATF or USTFCCCA certification preferred)
• Submit a coaching resume and complete the online application

Important Notes

• All applications must be received by May 31, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
• Applicants must meet all program requirements at the time of application

Additional Information

• All applications will be reviewed by the USATF Coaches Advisory Committee Grants Subcommittee
• Successful applicants will be notified via email and provided with further instructions within two weeks of the application deadline
• Grants cannot be deferred or substituted for another program