The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a

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representing men's and women's cross country and

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es in the

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. The organization has about 8,000 members. 94% of

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track & field programs are members of USTFCCCA. The group serves as an

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for coaches, providing a national forum to address their needs. It also serves as a

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for coaches' interests, and a "liaison between the various stakeholders" in the sport.

Hall of Fame

The organization is the custodian of the USTFCCCA Coaches

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, founded in 1995.

The Bowerman

The organization administers the highest award given in collegiate

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. The award was founded in 2009.

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Member Schools
Track and field organizations Cross country running organizations

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