Whether you already coach, want to start charging, teach PE, or are looking for a new career — IPTPA Level I is the credential that opens every door.
The Rio Grande Valley's pickleball scene is EXPLODING — and certified coaches are in HIGH demand right now. Turn your passion into a profession.
Your game is elite. Your knowledge is valuable. Transform your competitive edge into a coaching career — and help build the next generation of champions.
Get certified BEFORE the school year starts. Be the educator who brings the fastest-growing sport in America into your gym — with the credentials to back it up.
Pickleball is the #1 fastest-growing sport in America and the RGV is just getting started. There has never been a better time to build a career as a certified coach.
Two mandatory fees are required to receive and use your IPTPA Level I certificate. Both are required — not optional.
Paid at registration on members.iptpa.com
Required to activate & use your certificate. No exceptions.
Both fees are mandatory. Membership & insurance are required to activate and use your IPTPA Level I certificate.
5 clear steps to your IPTPA Level I certification. Your commitment is the only requirement.
Go to members.iptpa.com, fill out your Level I Workshop application, and select the RGV Pickle location.
Pay $390 total: $250 Workshop Registration + $140 IPTPA Membership & Insurance. Both are mandatory. Seats are limited — don't wait!
Add the $140 IPTPA membership & liability insurance — required to use your certification professionally. This protects you as a coach.
⚠️ MANDATORY: You MUST complete the full 12-hour online curriculum BEFORE the May 30 in-person session. Register by May 25 to have enough time to complete it. Participants who have not finished the online training will NOT be admitted to the on-court session.
Join us May 30 at RGV Pickle. Demonstrate the IPTPA IDEAAS methodology, proper ball feeding, and beginner stroke technique.
IPTPA's proprietary teaching framework — IDEAAS — is the gold standard used by certified instructors worldwide. It ensures every student learns pickleball the right way, from grip to game strategy. This methodology is what separates IPTPA-certified coaches from everyone else.
This isn't just a local certification. IPTPA is recognized globally as the highest standard in pickleball coaching education.
European University developing BS & MS degrees on IPTPA curriculum
Recognized by National Governing Bodies worldwide as the international teaching standard
Adopted by professional pickleball organizations across multiple continents
Endorsed by higher education as the gold standard in pickleball
Everything you need to know about Powered by RGV Pickle and the IPTPA certification process.
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