Coaching Levels

 
  To ensure we deliver the best coaching possible, we invest heavily in the education of our coaches. There are 5 levels of designation within the CTS Coaching Staff, and coaches progress through the levels based on experience, expertise, accomplishments, and education. The coaching program you select determines the level of coach you will receive.  
 

 
 
CTS Premier Coaches have demonstrated direct mastery in multiple sports as evidenced by their athlete’s continued success in elite National Championships, World Cups, World Championships, or Olympic Games. These Coaches generally have 10 or more years coaching experience, hold advanced degrees/certifications, and are considered among the world’s best endurance coaches. They provide the structure, continuing education, and act as mentors for the CTS coaching team. Premier Coaches frequently work on the endurance training prescription of athletes in a wide array of sports such as rowing, adventure racing, team sports, and several disciplines of on and off-road motorsports. This group sets the standard of coaching excellence.

Available only at the Platinum package level.

CTS Pro Coaches are among the best endurance coaches in the country. These coaches have demonstrated mastery in multiple sports as evidenced by their athletes continued success in National and World Championship events. CTS Pro Coaches typically hold advanced degrees/certifications, elite competition experience, and work with athletes in a wide variety of sports. These coaches typically have five to eight years of coaching experience with a minimum of three years spent coaching with CTS. Pro Coaches are part of CTS’s elite team. They frequently participate as lead Coaches at CTS training camps, clinics, speaking engagements, and are specialists in their field.

Available at the Ultimate package level.

CTS Senior Coaches have demonstrated competency in several endurance sports, with athletes competing in Elite and/or age-group National Championships. These coaches generally have five of more years coaching experience, but are required to have two full years of coaching experience with CTS. Senior Coaches are still typically active competitors or have competed in the sports they coach, and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a coaching certification from a USA sports federation governing body.

Available at the Premium package level.

CTS Expert Coaches have completed the CTS Coaching College and Internship Program. The CTS Coaching College is a 60-hour program of intensive instruction conducted by CTS coaches. It is far more intensive, comprehensive and rigorous than any National Governing Body coaching certification clinics. CTS Expert coaches have also completed the CTS Internship Program, not to mention making it through the difficult screening process all CTS coaches go through. They typically have demonstrated personal mastery in one or more sports and have a at least a bachelor’s degree in Sport Science.

Available at the Select package level.