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
- ^ a b c "About the USTFCCCA". U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
- ^ "USTFCCCA Hall of Fame". Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ "The Official Website of The Bowerman". Retrieved 6 April 2011.
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