What is USA Triathlon?

USA Triathlon (USAT) is the United States governing body for multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon, and is a member of the US Olympic Committee. See http://www.usatriathlon.org for more information.

What is USA Cycling?

USA Cycling (USAC) is a family of organizations that promote and govern different disciplines of the sport, and that work as one to build the sport of bicycle racing, assist with athlete development and sustain international competitive excellence. Like the USAT, USAC is a member of the US Olympic Committee. USA Cycling does business as the USCF (United States Cycling Federation), NORBA (National Off-Road Bicycle Association) and USPRO (US Professional bicycle racers). See http://www.usacycling.org for more information, or the About USA Cycling web page.

What is a USA Triathlon or USA Cycling Certified Coach?

USA Triathlon and USA Cycling Certified Coaches have undergone specific training, testing and background investigations. Being a certified coach offers the following advantages:

• A commitment to continuing education in order to provide the most effective coaching possible
• Adherence to the US Olympic Committee Code of Ethics. You can download the code of ethics from http://www.usolympicteam.com/education/ethics.pdf (this is an Adobe PDF document). Like our privacy policy, Shaver MultiSport takes this code of ethics very seriously.
• Support from nation-wide organizations

For more information on USAT Certified Coaches, go to the USA Triathlon web site and click on the "Coaches" link. For USA Cycling Certified Coaches, go the the USA Cycling web site and click on the "Coaching" link.