The Level 3-NTS Coach Certification Course moves away from a group instruction and focuses on individual athlete development.

Students in the Level 3-NTS Coach Certification Course will be introduced to coaching philosophy, event preparation, mental skills, training cycles and plans, equipment tuning and receive advanced instruction on the National Training System (NTS) for Recurve and Compound.

Course Information

Course Length: 20-24 hours (Dependent on class size)

Course Cost: Varies depending on Instructor

Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion

Prerequisites

• Minimum age is 19
• Must hold a current Level 2 Instructor certification
• OR pass the Level 3 Test-in Exam*
• Verify 3 years of documented archery instructor/coaching experience

Certification Requirements

• Membership to USA Archery* or the National Field Archery Association (NFAA)
• USA Archery Background Screening
• U.S. Center for SafeSport Training
• Must successfully complete the Mental Management 101 Course (Effective January 1, 2016)
• Mental Management Course FAQ

Benefits

• Qualified to instruct Level 1 Instructor Certification Courses.
• Eligible to apply for Level 2 Instructor Trainer Certification.
• Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program, JOAD Program, Adult Archery Program and/or Collegiate Archery Program Club**
• Eligible for USA Archery insurance coverage.**
• Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Mobile Coach app.

*Instructors or coaches may also test-in to the Level 3-NTS course if they are not a Level 2 USA Archery Instructor if in addition to the prerequisites, at least one of the following must be met:

1. Competed in the Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships
2. Trained in the USA Archery Resident Athlete Program or
3. Current Level 3 or Level 4 Coach (Non-NTS)

**USA Archery membership required; NFAA membership will not satisfy the membership requirement.

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