rendezvous 0 #1 February 21, 2004 What does a typical coach course cost and how is it structured ? How many days does it run ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #2 February 21, 2004 Mine ran three days and cost about $350 once everything was included. Check around.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #3 February 21, 2004 bramclement@earthlink.net fmi on courses here at Z-Hills Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 February 22, 2004 You're looking at 3-5 days, depending on the instructor, the amount of time it takes to do the jumps and if the course includes the pre-reqs (or if you need to come with the card filled out). You're looking at $350-much more (if they take care of fullfilling the card's requirements for the course as well during the course). Your best bet is to find out who teachs those in your area and talking to them. If you'd like to come to TX and take the course, I can recommend the best person I've seen teach the course for you!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #5 February 23, 2004 Course cost vary from region to region and wether the CCD is making a living doing courses or if it's a local CCD. The structure of the course is layed out in the IRM. Check it out on the web at USPA and you will know exactly what is expected and required. Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panzwami 0 #6 February 23, 2004 $350 is about right. It includes the course (in my case $200), the books ($55 from the USPA), and the jump tickets for the in-air evals. You will need 2 tickets for yourself and 2 for evaluators, plus any additional tickets for re-jumps of evals you might not pass on the first try. For my course, we spent two and a half days in the classroom doing the lecture and teaching evaluations. The weather wasn't good enough for jumping, so the in-air dives had to be postponed until another day. Matt ----- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 February 23, 2004 I got lucky with my coach course. We had a coach course director that isn't in it for the money. She charged us only what it cost her in travel expenses. 8 people in the class, so we each only paid $50. I only bought the IRM which was $35. My 2 eval dives were a total of $36. For me i spent $121. Just cause it was dirt cheap, doesn't mean it wasn't well taught. She was a wonderful teacher and we all learned so much from her. It's refreshing to know there are still people out there that are not in the sport to make money. The fact that she only charged for her travel expenses was amazing. I don't know why some director's charge $300 for the course. Makes no sense to me. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #8 February 24, 2004 My course only cost $75 plus $55 for the books and four jump tickets. Lasted about two and half days with some fun jumps in there on the second day as well as the evaluator jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #9 February 24, 2004 Hey AggieD, what is the qualification needed for becoming a coach? I don't know if I am ready but its something I really want to do.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #10 February 24, 2004 The qualifications are a B license, 100 jumps, and completion of the Coach proficiency card and a registered Coach Rating Course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #11 February 24, 2004 I guess I get the card when I start the course then eh? Also, whats a "Coach Rating Course"? EDIT: is it 100 jumps or a B license, or both? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 February 24, 2004 You need both. No, you need the card LONG before you start the course, there's a handful of things you have to do before going to a course. Get an IRM (buy one), they're in there, along with the entire outline of the course. Too bad you didn't get mody for this before now, Todd just finished up a Coach Course this past week (he was in Waller doing that, since that's where the canidates were). He's planning on having another one before too long, call up to the DZ tomorrow and talk to him about it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #13 February 24, 2004 Yep, a friend of mine did the course at Waller this last week. I have another noob question for yaz, whats a IRM? I will be out at Aggieland soon so I guess we can talk about it when I get there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 February 24, 2004 IRM is the Instructor Rating Manual, it has all the info you really need about getting your ratings. Well, atleast the information side of it, not all the little details you should know before going into a course. Sure, when you get up here, ask away, Todd will tell you everything and anything you need to know. If he's busy, I'll try to help you as best I can.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #15 February 24, 2004 QuoteWhat does a typical coach course cost and how is it structured ? How many days does it run ? Interesting question. It lokks like the respons you got below their talking per coach $200/instructor 55/uspa 100/4 jump tickets. Is USPA giving out coach numbers like liscense #'s? Anyone know: How many folks got their coach rating so far? How many instructor's there are? Does USPA charge a annual fee for the coach rating? R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #16 February 24, 2004 You do not get a separate coach number - it's just your license number. USPA does charge an annual renewal fee - I think it is $25. Do not know how many coaches and instructors are out there. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #17 February 24, 2004 QuoteNo, you need the card LONG before you start the course, there's a handful of things you have to do before going to a course. It depends on who's teaching, and how they want it done. In my coach course from hell, the instructor gave us the proviciency cards during the course, and had us work on the skills involved in the weeks and monthes following it.__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 February 25, 2004 QuoteIt depends on who's teaching, and how they want it done. Yes, that's why I told him that. He's in Houston and if he's going to get his Coach rating then he'd most likely go to Todd Spillers for it. He doesn't do that in his course, you show up with your card completed. That's why I said that. I referenced what you're talking about in the beginning of the thread.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDave 0 #19 February 25, 2004 It does depend on who is doing your course. You used to be able to download proficiency cards but I could not find them on the new site. If you come to the course with your card filled out (regardless of whether the CCD wants it done that way) you will be waaaaay ahead of the game. You may get a favorable eye looking upon you if it is not necessary. Anyway that you look at it, the more you have done up front, the better off you will be. Have the card filled out and have a SIM and IRM that you own with you. It is also a good idea to contact the CCD in advance to get a heads up. He/she will probably be impressed at the proactive approach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #20 February 25, 2004 QuoteYou used to be able to download proficiency cards but I could not find them on the new site. Right here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #21 February 25, 2004 With exception of the evaluation jumps and ground preps, your prof. card is required to be completed prior to attending a course. Who is putting on the course and handing out prof. cards at the course. Unless it's updating old cards to the new format? Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDave 0 #22 February 26, 2004 The course I attended was very poorly managed and they allowed the cards to be filled out during the course. I don't want to bash the director but they got their due from our RD if the rumors are true. BTW thanks for finding what I could not! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bramclement 1 #23 March 3, 2004 If you would like to read information about the pre requisites for any instructional rating please check out www.skydiveratings,comQuote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aeroflyer 0 #24 November 19, 2013 I realize these posts were a while ago, but I am looking at: $350 coach course fee $55 book with shipping $112 at least in jumping $35 USPA Rating Fee ------ $552 Edit: Inflation isin't this much. Is that the going rate? Should I go elsewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nigel99 466 #25 November 19, 2013 aeroflyer I realize these posts were a while ago, but I am looking at: $350 coach course fee $55 book with shipping $112 at least in jumping $35 USPA Rating Fee ------ $552 Edit: Inflation isin't this much. Is that the going rate? Should I go elsewhere? Firstly does the course fee include the eval jumps? Secondly at $20 a jump ticket it will only take 25 coach jumps before you come out on top - that's not bad at all. If cash is tight maybe do a deal with the dz? I got a 'free' coach course in exchange for a commitment of 12 days dedicated to coaching at the dzExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
aeroflyer 0 #24 November 19, 2013 I realize these posts were a while ago, but I am looking at: $350 coach course fee $55 book with shipping $112 at least in jumping $35 USPA Rating Fee ------ $552 Edit: Inflation isin't this much. Is that the going rate? Should I go elsewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 466 #25 November 19, 2013 aeroflyer I realize these posts were a while ago, but I am looking at: $350 coach course fee $55 book with shipping $112 at least in jumping $35 USPA Rating Fee ------ $552 Edit: Inflation isin't this much. Is that the going rate? Should I go elsewhere? Firstly does the course fee include the eval jumps? Secondly at $20 a jump ticket it will only take 25 coach jumps before you come out on top - that's not bad at all. If cash is tight maybe do a deal with the dz? I got a 'free' coach course in exchange for a commitment of 12 days dedicated to coaching at the dzExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
