The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a
New Orleans, Louisiana-based
professional association representing men's and women's
cross country and
track & field coach
Coach may refer to:
Guidance/instruction
* Coach (sport), a director of athletes' training and activities
* Coaching, the practice of guiding an individual through a process
** Acting coach, a teacher who trains performers
Transportation
* Co ...
es in the
United States. The organization has about 8,000 members.
94% of
NCAA track & field programs are members of USTFCCCA.
The group serves as an
advocate
An advocate is a professional in the field of law. Different countries' legal systems use the term with somewhat differing meanings. The broad equivalent in many English law–based jurisdictions could be a barrister or a solicitor. However, ...
for coaches, providing a national forum to address their needs. It also serves as a
lobbyist 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
Hall of Fame
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, founded in 1995.
The Bowerman
The organization administers the highest award given in collegiate
track & field,
The Bowerman.
The award was founded in 2009.
References
External links
Member Schools
Track and field organizations
Cross country running organizations
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College track and field coaches in the United States
Lobbying organizations in the United States
Non-profit organizations based in Louisiana
Organizations based in New Orleans
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