U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association

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 coaches in the United States. The organization has about 8,000 members.[1] 94% of NCAA track & field programs are members of USTFCCCA.[1]

The group serves as an advocate 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.[1]

Hall of Fame

The organization is the custodian of the USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame, founded in 1995.[2]

The Bowerman

The organization administers the highest award given in collegiate track & field, The Bowerman.[3] The award was founded in 2009.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About the USTFCCCA". U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
  2. ↑ "USTFCCCA Hall of Fame". Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "The Official Website of The Bowerman". Retrieved 6 April 2011.

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