How to complete your Level 1 Recertification
The Level 1 coach certificate must be recertified annually. The Level 2 coach certification does not expire (with USAW membership).
The recertification for the Level 1 is a 10 question 2 attempt quiz, you need at least 70% to pass.
To be fully certified, USAW coaches need:
USAW Coach Membership
USAW Level 1 or Level 2 Coach Certificate
U.S Center for SafeSport Training
To register for National events coaches also need:
Background Screening
USADA Coaches Advantage Course
WSO Referee Certification
Login to your Sport:80 membership profile
1. Click on View Profile
2. Select Access USAW Learning Academy
This will bring you to the recertification quiz
3. Scroll to the bottom of the learning academy to find the recertification quiz
4. Click on USAW Level 1 Recertification Quiz 2026
5. Click on USAW Level 1 Coach Recertification Exam 2026…
The exam is 10 questions, you have 2 attempts to get 70%. The certification is then renewed for another year.
