RRCA Coaching Certification Course - El Paso, TX (Fort Bliss) February 10-11, 2018

Date: February 10-11, 2018

Course Location:
Fort Bliss MWR Aquatics Training Center
20733 Constitution Avenue
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
(Major cross streets on Fort Bliss are SGM Boulevard and Constitution Avenue)

**Guests to the military installation will need to obtain a pass (good for 30 days). Visit the building(s) outside of the access points, fill out a pass request form, provide a valid state/federal issued ID. If you will be driving your own vehicle on the installation you will need to provide valid registration and proof of insurance. A local background check will be conducted before a pass is granted. This process generally takes about 10 minutes, so please allow time the morning of Saturday, February 10.**

Schedule:
Saturday, February 10 - “Basics of Coaching and Training”
8:00AM – 5:00PM Seminars
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages provided

Sunday, February 11 - “Techniques of Training”
8:00AM – 5:00PM Seminars and Group Exercises
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages provided

Day One includes principles of coaching, principles of building a periodized program, understanding exercise physiology for coaching, running form, basic sports nutrition, and how to build training programs. Day Two includes the business of coaching, sports psychology, recognizing injuries and prevention, environmental factors that effect running performance, and building training programs as a group activity. You must attend the entire course to become certified.

Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle for refilling throughout the day as needed. If you have special dietary needs or food allergies, please bring your own food to meet your needs as we are not in a position to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Participants should also bring a pen or pencil for note taking during the course. No running is involved in the course. No guests or unregistered attendees allowed during the course.