The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a

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–based non-profit

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representing men's and women's cross country and

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coaches in the

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. The organization includes thousands of coaches from the

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, NAIA,

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, and state high school athletic associations. The group serves as an advocate for coaches, providing a national forum to address their needs. It also serves as a

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for coaches' interests, and a "liaison between the various stakeholders" in the sport.

Hall of Fame

The organization is the custodian of the USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame, founded in 1995.

The Bowerman

The organization administers the highest award given to collegiate student athletes in track & field,

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. The award was founded in 2009.

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Member Schools
Track and field organizations Cross country running organizations

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