Coaching Junior Athletes: USA Cycling Course

Coaching juniors isn’t just about podiums—it’s about preparing athletes for long-term success in sport and life.

This course, “Coaching Junior Athletes,” shows coaches how to develop strong parent partnerships, apply Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles, and coach young athletes with a long view in mind.

Featuring insights from Boulder Junior Cycling’s Pete Webber and WorldTour physiologist Dr. Iñigo San Millán, this course combines science and real-world strategies to help you shape motivated, resilient young athletes. You’ll master how to:

Set clear boundaries and build trust with parents by leading pre-season meetings, explaining the coach-parent-athlete roles, and teaching parents how to support (not coach) from the sidelines
Apply LTAD frameworks to guide age-appropriate training and long-term performance.
Recognize the physical, emotional, and motivational factors that truly shape elite-level potential.
Use practical tools—like baseline aerobic testing, developmental benchmarks, and day-to-day behavior cues—to guide progression.

This course gives you the tools needed to coach junior athletes with clarity and confidence so you can foster long-term development, prevent burnout, and help young athletes thrive.

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How to Enroll

All USA Cycling courses are offered exclusively through USA Cycling’s online learning management system at learn.usacycling.org.

Questions? Contact Suzy Sanchez, Director of DEI and Membership Programs, at ssanchez@usacycling.org.