Your platform subscription gives you everything you need to coach — dashboard, workout builder, messaging, analytics. Certification takes it further. It unlocks RSP's 22 professionally designed training programs, gives your athletes recruiting exposure to college coaches, places the RSP Certified badge on your profile, and moves you to the top of the national coach directory.
Certification isn't required to use the platform. It's what separates coaches who use the tools from coaches who deliver the full RSP experience.
✓ Unlocks foundational programs
✓ Up to 25 athletes
✓ RSP Certified badge
✓ Marketing kit + certificate
✓ Recruiting exposure for athletes
✓ Unlocks ALL 22 programs
✓ Unlimited athletes
✓ RSP Verified badge
✓ Coach community access
✓ Monthly Coach J Breakdown
✓ Train & certify Level 1 coaches
✓ Revenue share (35% cert fees)
✓ Featured directory placement
✓ Create program templates
✓ Co-marketing with RSP
You'll need an active platform subscription to use the coaching tools. Certification is an add-on to your existing subscription, not a replacement.
- USATF Level 1+
- NSCA CSCS
- NASM CPT / CES / PES
- ACE, ISSA Running Coach
- UESCA, RRCA Level 1/2
- NFHS Coaching Certificate
- Exercise Science / Kinesiology degree
- ACSM Certification
- 2+ years coaching track / XC / speed sport
- Competed college track & field / XC
- 3+ years S&C with youth clients
- 5+ years independent with documented results
RSP coaching philosophy and athlete development model. Speed biomechanics and the 4-stage teaching progression. Training plan fundamentals and how to read RSP programs. Warm-up and cool-down protocols. Youth development and safety principles. Comprehensive Level 1 assessment (20 questions, 80% to pass).
Advanced periodization and programming. Biomechanics deep dive with video analysis. Strength integration for speed development. Advanced assessment methods and data-driven programming. Practical coaching evaluation: 15-minute video submission with 3+ athletes.
Program design mastery for multi-event and special populations. Mentorship techniques and coach development. Business operations and platform scaling. Master evaluation: observed 60-minute session, written annual plan, 3 athlete case studies, and oral interview.
