The US Ski & Snowboard Level 400 program is for highly experienced coaches seeking professional development beyond Level 300 and have high expectations for their future in snowsports coaching. The Level 400 coach should be a leader in the snowsports community and display a high level of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as a coach in their chosen discipline. Coaches at this level should possess an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Long Term Athlete Development. They will have worked with athletes at all stages of development—from Sport entry to elite levels of competition. The Level 400 Certification represents a high level of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of sport coaching and leadership.