ASCA Certification

NEW LEVEL 3 ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS

What is the process of upgrading/updating?

One of the things that you will want to do on a regular basis is update by adding your continuing education and experiences. Hopefully, you will also be UPGRADING from Level to Level as you progress in your career. Making these events happen is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You can request an upgrade/update form by calling us at 1-800-356-2722. Complete that form and mail it to us to complete the process. When you attend a clinic and take a test, follow the same process.

"The ASCA Certification Program has a certain amount of flexibility built into it. If you feel that this form does not effectively represent a certain part of your Coaching Credentials, we invite you to send an accompanying letter and 'state your case' We're happy to work with you for an accurate representation of your professional development." - John Leonard, Executive Director, ASCA

Requirements

How To Be Certified?
There are three steps:
#1. Be a member of the American Swimming Coaches Association. Complete a membership application form and mail to ASCA with payment for annual investment.

#2. Complete a Certification Application in full and mail to ASCA. More information is available by filling out the form on this page.

#3. Take the required Certification Schools. First, Level 1 - The Foundations of Coaching; next, Level 2 - The Stroke School; for Level 3 - The Physiology School; for Level 4 - The Administration School and for Level 5 - The Leadership School. Each school is available either at clinics or through home study.

Send the original test(s) to ASCA at 5101 NW 21st Ave #200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309. They will be corrected, and if acceptable, your Certification application will be processed and you will receive a new membership card with your Certification number, Level and Type. You will also receive feedback on each of your tests and will be notified of the number of units of education added to your permanent Certification Record. If you wish, you may try to “test out” of any requirements.