The Level 5 Coach Certification Course is a self-paced, independent course which highlights the candidate's ability to coach archers to a high-performance level of achievement using the National Training System (NTS).

Level 5 Coaches have the highest knowledge of the NTS and have shown experience with applying the NTS through their coaching.

Course Information

Course Length: Self-paced, independent course.

Course Cost: N/A

Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion

Prerequisites

• Minimum age is 23
• Must be a current Level 4  Coach for a period of two years

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 Human Kinetics Coach Education - Coaching Principles Course

*NFAA Partner Membership is authorized.

• Must pass an interview with National Head Coach where your NTS knowledge will be evaluated
• Must participate in and provide practical supervision in NTS through the Coach Observer Program
• Serve as a Coach for the Regional Elite Development Program, Junior Olympic Archery Development, Para High Performance Camp or Resident Athlete program
• Have personally coached three or more archers to one or more of the following:

1. JOAD National podium place
2. Collegiate National podium place
3. Cadet USAT top-10 ranking
4. Jr. USAT top-10 ranking
5. Sr. USAT top-10 ranking, or
6. Olympic, World or International team member

• Travel as Coach and/or Team Leader to two or more international events as a Level 5 candidate or assist with teaching the Level 4 Coach Course

Benefits

• Qualified to assist with Level 4 Coach Certification Courses at the discretion of the National Head Coach
• 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 National Development Program and International Team Staff (ITS)** positions
• Eligible for USA Archery Insurance coverage. **
• Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard.

*A USA Archery Temporary, Recreational, and/or Youth Membership will not satisfy the membership requirement.

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

Find Out How to Apply

For more information on Coach Certification programs, contact USA Archery at [email protected] or (719) 866-3451.