The sport needs coaches, good dedicated coaches, and the best way to help out at the high school field is to become a certified coach with both Level 1 USATF certification and also by completing the required Care and Prevention of Sport Injuries Class.
Most counties in the state of Maryland will offer this course for a nominal fee if you are interested in becoming a coach. There are generally three types of coaches, head coach, assistant coach and volunteer coach. All three require the completion of the Sport Injury Class. The volunteer coach receives one dollar for their services and are not required to be in attendance at all practices and meets. Many volunteer coaches will assist with the field and specialty events.
Contact the Head of Athletics in your county. To find that information go to
www.mpssaa.org
If you would like to become a certified coach which involves three different levels of certification. Each one makes you a little more competent and knowledgeable in the area of track and field which you are interested. To find out about how to become a certified USATF coach go to
http://usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/
If you don't have time to be a full fledged coach, but still are interested in helping out, you can also become a certified USATF official. Many counties require their coaches to also officiate the meets which does not allow time for coaches to actually spend with their teams during meets. There are different levels of certification and you can become certified in individual events or event management. For more information go to
http://usatf.org/groups/Officials/certification/
If you would like to learn more about coaching and read some very interesting and intense scientific articles about all aspects of track and field visit one of these two sites.
www.coacheseducation.com
www.elitetrack.com
Whatever your goal is to continue to add to the growth of high school track and field, there is a way to accomplish it. It is just up to you to take the first step