Athlete Development

Northeast Collegiate Triathlon Conference

USAT Northeast and North East Collegiate Triathlon Conference (NECTC) together work for growth and development of triathlon among the collegiate population in the region.

The mission of the North East Collegiate Triathlon Conference (NECTC) is to promote triathlon to collegiate students in the region for growth and development of the sport. The conference comprises a series of races in late summer and early fall, when the season of the sport and the college/university semesters meet. By selecting races from different states in the region, this series of races promotes growth of the sport throughout the region. In addition, the conference supports development of elite athletes by recognizing their consistent effort and excellence in competition through regional series points and at the final Regional Championship race.

Collegiate Recruitment Program

To increase the depth and quality of the pool of potential U.S. Olympians, USAT has turned its attention to the collegiate ranks with the launch of the Collegiate Recruitment Program.

The program's goal is to expose current collegiate swimmers and runners to the possibility of making a career out of triathlon, educating them on the steps and decisions needed to becoming a professional triathlete, and encouraging them through mentorship relationships. Olympian Barb Lindquist, who had previously served as USAT U23 and Elite Development Coach, has been named the Collegiate Recruitment Coordinator and will direct the program.

For more information visit the Collegiate Recruitment Program page on the USA Triathlon website.

For more information about the Collegiate program or to find a program, visit the Collegiate Triathlon page on the USA Triathlon website.