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National Coaches Education Program - Presented by U.S. Marine Corps

Coaches Certifications Levels

Coaches must be current USA Wrestling Leader Members to take Copper and Bronze Level coaching certification courses or to have task credits awarded for Silver and Gold certification work. The Teal course can be taken without a membership. 

USA Wrestling recommends coaches have a Copper Level Coaches Certification to coach athletes ages 12 and under and a Bronze Level Coaches Certification to coach athletes ages 13 and up. 

We recommend all coaches take our Teal Level Coaching Certification. This course is especially designed for coaches working with girls and women. 

Certification requirements may vary based on your state and the event. Check the tournament website under the “Coach Bands” tab for what coaching certification(s) may be required to coach at that event. 

USA Wrestling Regional and National Level events (and many state events) require coaching certifications. Check the tournament website under the “Coach Bands” tab for what coaching certification(s) may be required.


USA Wrestling Coaches Certification Chart

Certification Levels#