A CERTIFIED COACH?
WHY GET CERTIFIED —
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
WHO IS THIS FOR?
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.
YOU LOVE THE GAME. NOW GET PAID TO TEACH IT.
The Rio Grande Valley's pickleball scene is EXPLODING — and certified coaches are in HIGH demand right now. Turn your passion into a profession.
- ✓Earn income doing what you already love — certified coaches are in HIGH demand in the RGV
- ✓Teach at clubs, parks, schools, and recreation centers across the Rio Grande Valley
- ✓Gain instant credibility with an internationally recognized IPTPA Level I certificate
- ✓Register by May 25 — start your 12hr online training right away, get certified May 30!
TRAIN THE NEXT RGV CHAMPIONS.
Your game is elite. Your knowledge is valuable. Transform your competitive edge into a coaching career — and help build the next generation of champions.
- ✓IPTPA recognized by National Governing Bodies worldwide as the international teaching standard
- ✓European University developing BS & MS degrees on IPTPA curriculum
- ✓Access liability insurance as a certified IPTPA professional
- ✓Register by May 25 — complete 12hr online training before May 30 on-court session!
PICKLEBALL IS COMING TO YOUR SCHOOL.
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.
- ✓Add pickleball to your PE curriculum with confidence — be ready before school starts
- ✓Certification recognized by educational institutions nationwide
- ✓Teach proper technique using the IPTPA IDEAAS methodology from day one
- ✓Register by May 25 — start 12hr online training immediately, get certified May 30!
HIGH DEMAND. LOW COMPETITION. GET IN NOW.
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.
- ✓One of the most in-demand sports certifications in the country
- ✓Flexible income — teach part-time or build a full coaching business
- ✓$390 total investment — $250 Workshop + $140 Membership & Insurance (both mandatory)
- ✓Register by May 25 — start your 12hr online training right away!
YOUR TOTAL INVESTMENT: $390
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
- ✓Level I Workshop registration
- ✓12-hour online curriculum access
- ✓4-hour on-court session (May 30)
- ✓IPTPA IDEAAS methodology training
Required to activate & use your certificate. No exceptions.
- ✓IPTPA professional membership
- ✓Liability insurance coverage
- ✓Required to use your certification
- ✓Access to IPTPA member resources
Both fees are mandatory. Membership & insurance are required to activate and use your IPTPA Level I certificate.
HOW TO GET YOUR LEVEL I CERTIFICATION
5 clear steps to your IPTPA Level I certification. Your commitment is the only requirement.
Apply Online
Go to members.iptpa.com, fill out your Level I Workshop application, and select the RGV Pickle location.
Pay Registration Fee
Pay $390 total: $250 Workshop Registration + $140 IPTPA Membership & Insurance. Both are mandatory. Seats are limited — don't wait!
Get IPTPA Membership
Add the $140 IPTPA membership & liability insurance — required to use your certification professionally. This protects you as a coach.
Complete 12hr Online Curriculum
⚠️ 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.
Attend 4hr On-Court Session
Join us May 30 at RGV Pickle. Demonstrate the IPTPA IDEAAS methodology, proper ball feeding, and beginner stroke technique.
THE IPTPA IDEAAS METHODOLOGY
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.
THE WORLD RECOGNIZES IPTPA
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
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