The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a New Orleans, Louisiana-based professional association representing men's and women's cross country and track & field coaches in the United States. The organization has about 8,000 members.[1] 94% of NCAA track & field programs are members of USTFCCCA.[1]
The group serves as an advocate for coaches, providing a national forum to address their needs. It also serves as a lobbyist for coaches' interests, and a "liaison between the various stakeholders" in the sport.[1]
Hall of Fame
The organization is the custodian of the USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame, founded in 1995.[2]
The Bowerman
The organization administers the highest award given in collegiate track & field, The Bowerman.[3] The award was founded in 2009.