Prepare for the Ground Evaluation portion and the training section by reviewing the Coach Course packet in the Toolbox. Print the pages and bring them with you to the course. Make sure you have a SIM and IRM. Please familiarize yourself with these two important references. In order to facilitate that, you must have the Coach Test from the IRM completed BEFORE you show up for the course.

Prepare for the Air Evaluation portion of the course by doing 2 ways on your belly with a friend, practicing flying close, laying a solid base, as well as making up distance. The air evals are not to the standard of AFF, but you must be able to unconciously fly your body well enough to observe a student in close proximity. Other periphial freefall skills you may need to work on include fall rate, observation skills, and effective feedback. I will gladly help anyone before the course to get a very realistic idea of what is expected.

Download Proficiency Card
*You may complete starred requirements within 24 months after the course but before your rating is approved.

1. Assisted in one complete solo first-jump course
2. Reached the age of 18 years
3.* Hold a current USPA B license or the FAI equivalent
4.* Completed at least 100 jumps

TOOLBOX

Basic Body Flight - Skydive University manual
Student LogBook - low res pdf of our Student Logbook, which has the progression checklist in Phases as it fits with the ISP
Ground School - pages of questions coaches ask
Tandems - pages of questions for tandems 2 & 3
ISP - USPA's Integrated Student Program but with acronym by :Jen to make sense of it
7 Biomechanical Principles - physics & flying your body
Newtons Laws of Motion - physical principles
Analysis & Debrief - break down each manuever into its phases for Skill Evaluation
LPS Classroom - Blank Classroom lesson plan starter
LPS Motor Skills - Blank Motor Skills lesson plan starter
LPS Example - Motor Skills lesson plan starter EXAMPLE
USPA Skydivers Information Manual - You need to have a current one for any rating course
USPA Instructional Rating Manual - You need to have a current one for any rating course
Educational Foundation for Skydivers - efskydivers.org for resources for all instructional rating holders
Coach Proficiency Card - USPA Prof Card for Coach candidates
Coach Course Packet - Skydive Kansas packet, including notes, helpful hints, resources; please download & peruse before your course

Location typically will be at Skydive Kansas in Osage City. However, depending on availability, you may host a course at your desired location for the cost of travel and lodging accomodations.

Training costs $100 per person total for all 3 days of the course. In addition, you will make at least 2 jumps but up to 4 jumps at the course. You are responsible for both the evaluator and your own slot on each jump. You are also responsible for paying the USPA rating fee.