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]
[edit] Hall of Fame
The organization is the custodian of the USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame, founded in 1995.[2]
[edit] The Bowerman
The organization administers the highest award given in collegiate track & field, The Bowerman.[3] The award was founded in 2009.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "About the USTFCCCA". U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. http://www.ustfccca.org/about-us/contact. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
- ^ "USTFCCCA Hall of Fame". http://www.ustfccca.org/ustfccca-hall-of-fame. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ "The Official Website of The Bowerman". http://www.thebowerman.org/. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- Professional associations based in the United States
- Track and field organisations
- Cross country running organisations
- College sports organizations in the United States
- College track and field coaches in the United States
- Lobbying organizations in the United States
- Non-profit organizations based in Louisiana
- Organizations based in New Orleans, Louisiana
