Comments on U.S. Distance Runner: Three Jobs I'd Create at USATF

Bryan, Yeah, I'd love to talk with CEO Logan and ...

2009-08-25T12:15:51.076-05:00

Bryan,

Yeah, I'd love to talk with CEO Logan and get some insider access to how USATF is structured. Being a non-profit, they should be open to showing how their organization works. Maybe it's something I'll look into, as I'd like to have another site down interview with Logan this fall (similar to what I did this past winter for Trackshark).

I agree with Bud, these are excellent thoughts. Th...

2009-08-25T11:31:16.453-05:00

I agree with Bud, these are excellent thoughts. This post got me to wondering what the structure of USATF actually is. Do they publish an org chart? How many employees are there? What does everyone do? I have no idea, and that's fine, except that you've pointed out some apparent holes that need to be filled.

Bud, Thanks for your comments on the issue! I fe...

2009-08-25T11:29:01.922-05:00

Bud,

Thanks for your comments on the issue! I feel in many ways, USATF needs to hire a marketing group to deal with all things marketing for the sport, as well as create a new branch to deal with only road racing (it's easily the largest branch of the sports USATF covers). They are out of touch, and who really knows what needs to happen to make them more in touch. I keep having

Excellent thoughts Scott, historically USATF has n...

2009-08-25T08:06:21.230-05:00

Excellent thoughts Scott, historically USATF has neglected those important issues. Running USA has tried to do those things but does not seem to get the support from the track side. The national portion as well as the states are still out of touch. I directed 3 US championships for them in the 1990's and I can tell you this first hand. There is such potential. Bud James