ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone 16 and over presently teaching the
sport of baton twirling is WELCOME to follow the outlined steps to becoming a
USTA Coach and listed in the USTA Professional Registry.
COACH CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
REGISTERED COACH: No
Testing Required
To
Become a Registered Coach mail professional dues with name, address
and phone number along with a twirling coach resume to:
USTA Membership Services Dept.
18511 State Route 501
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
APPRENTICE COACH:
Is under the age of 16, has passed at least the Home Study Part of Level I, and pays semi-professional dues.
LEVEL I COACH:
Applicant may attend Level I Coach Seminar or Do as a Home Study - Open Book Testing is Required. If Coach has passed at least the Home Study part of Level I, they pay either Semi-Professional dues , if younger than 22, or Professional dues if 22 or older.
The Level I format is designed for the coach who teaches classes at the beginner level - whether it be at a recreation level or developing competitive athletes. The Level I Coach Seminar is progressional in nature. The Level I program is the foundation for continued certification Level II. Coaching theories, methods, and techniques presented at Level I are expanded at Level II.
LEVEL I HOME STUDY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Contact the merchandise department on
the Website at www.ustwirling.com
to order Level I Coach's Manual (Cost is $30.00)
At the same time order the Level I HOME STUDY TEST. (Cost $15.00).
TOTAL COST:$45.00.
2. The Level I Coach's written
exam is open book.
3. Complete the application information at the top of the test.
4. Complete the test and mail to:
Barbara Biro
18751 Parade Rd.
Hudson, Fla 34667
Dept. USTA Coach's Test
Email:
JudgesBarbnBill@aol.com
5. USTA Professional dues must be paid to USTA
Headquarters before Coach's Test Results are Released.
LEVEL II COACH:
1.
To Become a LEVEL II Coach, one must have passed the Level I Home
Study Test.
2. LEVEL II Certified Coach is achieved by attending a 12 hour Seminar in One
of the following Segments:
A. Groups
B. One, Two, Three Baton
C. Strut and Dance Twirl
Objectives of the Level II Workshops are as follows:
A. To provide a positive, logical, and
progressive learning environment from Level I to Level II.
B. To assist the recreation coach and coach of competitive athletes with
valuable information and resources to produce
and
effective twirling program.
C. To provide continuing instruction in USTA competitive achievement program
at classes A and AA in both
compulsories and movement technique. With the use of these tools, thus providing all coaches credibility and the
stature of the studio or program using this system.
D. To encourage and inspire all coaches in the most important quality:
To Always remain teachable and open minded.
E. To provide coaches the resources that will lead logically, confidently and
simply onto Level
III.
PEOPLE WHO HAVE ATTENDED THESE SEMINARS HAVE
COME AWAY IN AWE AT THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THAT IS
COVERED. MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND ONE THIS YEAR!
To find out where these workshops will be held in the future contact:
1.
Karen Cammer, Executive Director at
Karen@ustwirling.com
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SANCTION A LEVEL ONE, LEVEL TWO COACH SEMINAR IN YOUR CITY,
STATE OR REGIONAL?
Contact either of the above from more information. Educating our coaches on all levels will help the sport of baton twirling grow locally, state wide, regionally and nationally. WE WELCOME your inquiries and will help you have a successful workshop.
Your Professional Membership Dues expire every year on August 31st.
For membership forms and fees, click here
HAVE COACH QUESTIONS?
CONTACT:
Karen Cammer - USTA Executive Director
karen@ustwirling.com