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International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association

Founded at the 2015 Nationals by Hall of Fame coach Seymour Rifkind and a team of top players and coaches, the IPTPA sets standards for pickleball instruction and certifies teaching professionals who meet them. See the Certification tab to learn how to become certified.

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IPTPA Level I Certified Pickleball

320
  • 2-day (8-hour) workshop with classroom + on-court training
  • Includes the IPTPA Handbook + sample lesson plans & drills
  • Learn IPTPA teaching methodology + how to build a lesson plan
  • Certified to introduce pickleball and coach beginner players (Level I scope)
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IPTPA LEVEL II

250
  • 50-question online written exam (80% to pass, 20-minute limit)
  • Skills test (80% minimum score)
  • 1-hour observed teaching lesson with an IPTPA Director
  • Certifies coaches to teach beginner through intermediate players
  • Fee breakdown: $100 exam (written+skills) + $100 observed lesson
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IPTPA LEVEL III

399
  • Coming soon: IPTPA Level III curriculum & certification
  • Earn the CEPTP designation
  • Certified to coach beginner through pro-level players
  • Additional handbook + advanced curriculum are in development
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