TDI COACH CERTIFICATION

TDI is proud to offer Illinois’ only Dance and Guard/Flag Coach Certification Program. This program is a unique opportunity offered by TDI Academy and is available to any future, current, or retired coaches that are members of the TDI Coaches Association. Through this program, you can become a Certified TDI Dance Coach, Guard/Flag Coach and/or receive a dance specific ASEP Training course.

TDI’s Academy offers a full schedule of coaching courses and opportunities at the annual Fall Conference that lead to completing the TDI certification program.

TDI’s goal in offering and designing this comprehensive program is to elevate the importance of knowledgeable and well-trained coaches! Please read through the new certification system laid out below.

Please Note: You MUST be a member of the TDI Coaches Association in order for course credits to count towards certification.

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Levels of Coach Certification for 2012-2013

Basic Certified Coach

This basic level prepares you for competing within TDI.

TDI Intermediate Certified Coach

TDI Intermediate Certified Coaches are coaches that are knowledgeable about TDI, TDI’s judging system and National/State/TDI Rules and Regulations. These are individuals who are either looking for a coaching position or are in their first two years of coaching a team.

TDI Advanced Certified Coach

TDI Advanced Certified Coaches are coaches that are knowledgeable about TDI, TDI’s judging system and National/State/TDI Spirit Rules and Regulations. These are individuals who have a minimum of 2 years of dance, drill, pom, flag team, or guard coaching at the high school or youth level. These years do not have to be consecutive years or as a member of TDI.

TDI Master Coach

TDI Master Coaches are coaches that have an exemplary knowledge of TDI, TDI’s judging system and National/State/TDI Spirit Rules and Regulations as well as a commitment to continued professional development. These are individuals who have a minimum of 4 years of dance, drill, pom, flag team, or guard coaching at the high school or youth level. These years do not have to be consecutive years or as a member of TDI.

The More Classes you TAKE

~The More you LEARN

~The More you KNOW

~The Better you COACH

~The More your STUDENTS BENEFIT

If you have any questions about our Coaches Certification program, please contact the Director of Coaches Association at coaches@teamdanceillinois.org 

Click on the links below to download the:

Judge Certification Chart

Judge Class Schedule

Officials and Tabulators Certification Chart

Officials and Tabulators Class Schedule

Coaches Certification Chart

Coaches Class Schedule

Fall Conference Class Schedule

Fall Conference Course Catalog

Student Schedule