USRowing Level 3 Coaching Certification Application

USRowing Level 3 Coaching Certification Application - Summer 2026
Thank you for your interest in USRowing's Level 3 Course.

Level 3 is meant for coaches who are looking to make a significant impact both in their local communities as well as the development of our sport at the national/international level.

Candidates should strongly consider how this certification will aid them in creating change and growth in our sport. This will be a key factor when evaluating candidates for admission.

In comparison to the Pre-2018 course, the current Level 3 course is extensive and requires a great deal of commitment from the participant. Past graduates report spending 75-100 hours total on the coursework over the span of several months.

Please submit your application no later than end of day Sunday June 21, 2026 @ 11:59PM.

The Coaching Development Committee will make its decision and candidates will be notified by July 9, 2026. Accepted candidates will attend bi-weekly meetings running from July 23, 2026 - December 20, 2026. All sessions are required for participation in the course and these sessions will occur on Thursdays from 12:00-2:00 PM ET.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Member Number [Candidates must be current USRowing Championship Members]*
Current Affiliation(s) and/or Programs *
Have you previously applied for the Level 3 program?*

YesNo
If you answered yes for the previous question, how many times have you applied?

OnceTwiceMore than twice

Impact of Level 3 Program

Please utilize this section to communicate both why you are seeking Level 3 Certification and how you would apply it to your current and future roles in rowing
Here are the 11 modules covered in the Level 3 curriculum. Please rank them from most to least, based on what you're interested in expanding of your coaching knowledge.*
How will Level 3 impact your program and the rowing community? Please rank these items in level of importance.*

Certifications
Are you Level 2 certified? To be a Level 2 certified coach in good standing, candidates must have completed the Level 2 course and submitted all required documents. If you are unsure of your status, please refer to your coaching profile located within the member portal, this reflects the expiration dates of all submitted documentation.*

YesNo
When did you take the Level 2 course? Please specify month and year(MM/YYYY)*
Which certifications do you currently hold?*

Level 1Level III(Previous version of Level 3)First AidCPRSafeSportNCSI Background CheckNone of the above
Please list any other certifications you hold and when they were completed. (Certifications from other NGBs, federations, organizations, sports, etc):

Coaching History
What year did you begin coaching?*
Please list your current program/affiliation again:*
Current Affiliation Job Title(Head Coach, Program Director, etc)*
How long have you held your current position? Please list year & month. *
Please list the most notable previous coaching related positions you have held. Please include the years and length of time you held these positions.*
Provide notable crew/team achievements, including not only your club/school team but also any teams that you have coached at selection, development, Olympic Development Program or other camps.*
What else should we know about you?*
Coaching Resume - If you would like to submit a coaching resume, please use this area to do so. (Not Required)

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Education
Please list all institutions attended and indicate if you rowed at these institutions.*
Do you have a sports-related undergraduate or graduate degree?*

YesNo
If you selected yes for the previous question, please list the degree.
Have you been a speaker/presenter at a coaching conference, webinar, etc.*

YesNo
If yes, please describe:

United We Row Coaching Scholarship
Goals:

Our goal is to make athletes and coaches from communities historically marginalized from our rowing community feel welcomed and supported within the sport they love.
To empower qualified coaches to enhance their skill set and facilitate their development as coaches
To support positive leaders from multicultural and diverse backgrounds who serve as role models for others.
Eligibility:

Any active USRowing member (current membership required) who is currently coaching in the United States and who represents an underrepresented population -- ethnically, racially or people with disabilities -- is eligible to submit an application. These populations include but are not limited to: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, LGBTQ, or person with a disability.
Do you meet the criteria and wish to be considered for the United We Row Coaches Scholarship?*

YesNo
Please select the group(s) that best describe your background.

LatinxLGBTQ+Black or African AmericanAsianNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderIndigenous AmericanPerson with a Disability
How would this scholarship support your goals and development as a coach?

References

Please provide 1-2 references
Reference #1
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please describe your relationship with your reference(supervisor, coworker, etc). *
Reference #2
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please describe your relationship with your reference(supervisor, coworker, etc).

Final Considerations
I understand that this course intensive and may require 75-100 hours of work over the course of several months.*

YesNo
I have reviewed the schedule above:*

YesNo
I understand that all sessions are required and can commit to attending all sessions.*

YesNo
I can commit to attending sessions on Thursdays, 12 - 2PM Eastern Standard Time.*

YesNo
Applicants will be informed of their application decision by December 19, 2025. Please confirm the notification date below.*
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USRowing Level 3 Coaching Certification Application - Summer 2026

Impact of Level 3 Program

Certifications

Coaching History

Education

United We Row Coaching Scholarship

References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Final Considerations