Corbillon Selected for National Academy
10/29/2014 4:00:00 AM | Cross Country
Wright State Head Cross Country and Track Coach Fabien Corbillon has been selected to take part in the 2015 USATF/IAAF Academy at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California, December 28-January 3.
The USATF / IAAF Academy is a high level seminar held in conjunction with the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF). The Academy is the highest recognized achievement awarded through both organizations and recognizes a coach throughout the world as having the knowledge to coach at the highest international levels of the track & field profession.
The curriculum is focused on one event area (Jumps, Sprints/Hurdles, Throws, Endurance, etc.) and includes 6.5 days of intense academic work. Coaches are required to complete four individual assignments and implement a project in the six months following the course. Coaches who complete the Academy requirements are awarded a USATF Level 3 certificate and a Level V certificate from the IAAF.
The Raider cross country teams will compete in the Horizon League Meet Saturday in Kenosha, WI. The indoor track season starts December 5 at Kent State.
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