USA Archery Level 3 Virtual- Larry Wise

This unique remote learning coaching certification is taught via the methods of today's educational platforms. Students will be able to move at their own pace through out the 4 week virtual class. All students will have to video and upload certain aspects of the requirements that must be met in order to pass this coaching certification. Virtual Platform: Google Classroom, Google Drive, & Zoom

Prerequisites: Minimum age 18, USA Archery or NFAA membership, successful background screen, successful completion of SafeSport training and (if teaching youth in the state of Pennsylvania) Act 153 Background Clearances

Certification Period: Three years

Instructors:
Larry Wise

The Level 3 Archery Instructor Certification will teaches Level 2 instructors  how to coach   the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, and Barebow. This will include equipment and accessory setup, athlete development and events as well as qualifies students to teach the Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course.

Graduates of the Level 3 Archery Instructor Certification Course are well prepared to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, as well as the Explore Archery Program.

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

Evening Classes: Sundays 4-8pm (Meeting days may be modified via class agreement)

Course Cost:  $275 

Register here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/BKNKZZ3870VQE/checkout/WL36TJTUI3DGHV4IWLQZ7VII?t=1608248342.488704

*Student must order materials directly from USAA at the following link https://usarchery.drivemarketing.com/certification-materials/level-3-student-packet.html

Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion

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 ProgramClub**
• Eligible for USA Archery insurance coverage.**
• Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard.

*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.