COACH COURSE     
                     

              This is the fundamental entry level USPA Instructor rating.  It will be the foundation that you will build upon while you obtain all of your other ratings.  This course will give you the basic tools and understanding needed to instruct general skydiving concepts.  This course also teaches coaches how to teach group freefall skills and teach new students how to build upon their newly developed skill sets. 
               The course focuses on adult learning principles, teaching techniques and understanding the ISP, as well as applying useful strategies to be successful in applying and teaching skydiving to novice students. 

            1.  Current USPA membership 
            2.  B-license 
            3.  Minimum of 100 jumps 
            4.  Have the required topics signed off on the Coach 
                  Proficiency Card prior to the course
            5.  Have completed your written exam 
            6.  Have the USPA SIM and IRM

You need to have a current SIM and IRM for the course. (Within 24 months) Ordered from USPA

 ITEMS NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO COACH COURSE

Have your Proficiency Card:  You need to have this card filled out in all the required areas before showing up at the course.  It is a good idea to attend as many FJC’s and observe some of your seasoned instructors teach the ISP and see how they apply it.   You can find this card in the back of the IRM or download it from the USPA, be sure to have the required areas signed off, most of the topics on the card will be covered by or signed by the Coach Course Director or evaluator.

Bring your completed Written Test:

You must complete the required test prior to arriving to the course. The Coach written exam is located in the back of the IRM along with the answer sheet. You must have a passing score is 80% before the start of the actual course and it will be graded before day one. It is an open book test where you will have to use and read the SIMS and IRM - if you do not bring your test you must score 100% at the course.

Have your SIMS and IRM:  Books need to be no older than 2 years old. 

                                    CHALLENGING THE COURSE

Candidates can challenge the course but must meet the USPA criteria to receive their rating see USPA IRM for details.

                                                     THE COURSE

The Coach Course starts early on the first day, it is a full three days. You must bring the above items to verify your eligibility to take the course.

     DAY-1
   
•    Introduction and Overview of the Course
•    Rules and Liability & the USPA rating structure
•    Document Layout (preparing outlines)
•    The Role of the Coach 
•    Basic instructional methods
•    First Jump Course - ISP Categories A,D, F-H
•    Teaching Techniques
•    Demonstration of ground preps and exits
•    Practice Ground Preps and Jumps  

      DAY-2
   
•    Group Freefall skills
•    Problem solving
•    Equipment checks and conducting coach jumps
•    Debriefing skills
•    Conduct Pre-Evaluation Briefing
•    Start of evaluations - air evals and ground preps

      DAY-3
   
•    Air Evaluations and Ground Prep Evaluations
•    Conduct End of Course Review  

 TO PASS THE COURSE

You must receive a satisfactory score in the following areas to complete the course:

-  Satisfactorily conduct two training sessions from the assigned 
    topics (FJC)
-  Demonstrate the ability to teach topics from Categories F-H in  
    the ISP
-  Satisfactorily conduct debrief and equipment checks
-  Satisfactorily pass two air evaluations