With triathlon participation at an all-time high, the International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA) has developed a triathlon coaching certification program to meet the growing demand for trained triathlon coaches.
Offering a self-paced interactive distance learning format, ITCA’s Certified Triathlon Coach training is delivered over 32 days, including training materials, exam, certification and business advice designed to help new triathlon coaches succeed professionally and personally.
“Just as training for triathlons involves a lot of time, we understand that coaches have busy family and personal lives, which is why our training is online, flexible and delivered over a one-month period,” said John Spencer Ellis, founder of the International Triathlon Coaching Association and its multi-sport certification.
“Covering everything from safety to training zones and from nutrition to biomechanics, this unique triathlon coaching program helps people succeed in a truly rewarding career.”
The International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA) is the triathlon certification division of the (US) National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, or NESTA, formed in 2008 to be a leading source of triathlon coaching certification and business development for new and advancing triathlon coaches.
Since 1992, NESTA has been a leader in innovative solutions for sports and fitness professionals. Now, claiming more than 55,000 members in 55 countries, it is one of the largest fitness associations in the world, and is billed as ‘the fastest growing association of its kind in the United States.’
The International Triathlon Coaching Association training covers:
- Establishing milestones and personal goals for coaches and clients
- Constructing balanced programs for training and racing
- Identifying effective heart-rate training zones
- Exercise and sports psychology
- Biomechanics and aerodynamics
- Training for special populations
- Injury prevention
- Triathlon rules and regulations
In addition, those interested in becoming a ITCA triathlon coach have access to online lectures, discussions boards, exam prep materials, and triathlon coaches and experts.
