For U.S. citizens, the course is an intensive, six-day event scheduled once or twice a year at the Olympic Training Centers. Certification is valid for four years. Level 3 certification is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Level 4 course. National Coach courses are designed for experienced coaches who want to extend their coaching activities and skills to the National Team level. Participants must be NAA members and must have held Level 3 certification for at least three years.
Certification is valid for four years.
Level 4 certification is required for participation in the National Coach Advanced Development and Selection Program. Master Coaches are appointed by recommendation of the Coaches Development Committee with final approval by the NAA Board of Governors. The appointment is an honorary position recognizing significant achievement and contributions in archery coaching. Prerequisites may include past appointment as National, World Target, Pan American Games or Olympic Team coach and outstanding contributions to the NAA and sport of archery through coaching, publication, seminars, teaching or research. The recertification camp is a two-day event organized by the Coaches Development Committee to insure that all NAA coaches are informed of developments in archery and coaching principles as applied to advanced archer training.