INTERNATIONAL COACHES INSTITUTE, DUPR AND TYSON MCGUFFIN LAUNCH PROFESSIONAL AND COMPETITIVE PICKLEBALL COACHING CERTIFICATION COURSES
The Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RRPk), the pickleball arm of the International Coaches Institute; and Tyson McGuffin, a world top ten singles and doubles pickleball professional, today announced a co-venture to support the career development of professional pickleball coaches and organizers with a new series of educational programs and certification courses.
While pickleball continues its rapid growth in the United States and around the world, professional coaches and organizers have yet to be supported with formalized training and tools to introduce and teach the sport to their communities. Now, pulling from DUPR’s technology and ratings, RPPk’s expertise in education and training, and McGuffin’s experience as a professional player and instructor, the new courses, accessible via RPPk, will provide coaching professionals with certified pickleball training, instruction and resources to further their professional development.
“As pickleball grows, the sport needs foundational training and resources for coaches to grow the sport effectively in the US and worldwide,” said Luis Mediero, President of the Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk). “Working with Tyson and DUPR enables us to provide coaches with valuable training and technology that will positively impact their pickleball programs. These courses will empower professionals to successfully implement pickleball events and play, offer opportunities to grow in their careers and even train others to become certified coaches.”
Tyson McGuffin, world-number 4 and triple crown champion, added, “As a player and professional I’ve been looking for opportunities to spread my knowledge and technical insights as a coach and professional in the game. I’m thrilled to partner with DUPR and RPPk to support my fellow professionals with the latest foundational tools, training and resources to support their career development and growth of the game we all love. While these courses are not yet a finished product we are collectively aiming, over time, to have the most robust and authentic certification offerings available.”
The program offers certification for those looking to advance their general pickleball professional acumen, featuring certification courses in coaching beginner, advanced and competitive players, as well as elite certification programs to equip leaders in the space with the tools to train others to help grow the game.
“Professionals are the lifeblood of the game, and we are committed to providing the training, tools and technology to grow pickleball and make the experience fun and exciting so players keep coming back to the court,” said Tito Machado, DUPR CEO. “Our focus at DUPR is to bring accessible, easy-to-understand technology and analytics to pickleball to unify the sport across age, gender and location with a simple rating system. We are honored to work with RPPk and Tyson to support professionals and the growth of the game worldwide.”
This partnership aims to formalize global standards for professional pickleball certification and education. Together, the organizations are developing the following programs to be released later this year:
- Coach Certification Courses: These three separate coach certification programs will offer professionals the opportunity to become certified in coaching beginner players, coaching advanced and competitive players, and pickleball management.
- Players’ Rating Program: This will train certified International Professional coaches in establishing initial DUPR ratings for new players to evaluate player skill level, organize level-based play and start to get results into the system.
- Tournament Director Course: Coaches will learn how to use the DUPR platform to develop and organize successful pickleball events and tournaments.
- Team Manager Course: Team organizers will learn how to use the DUPR platform and successfully direct and captain a team in a pickleball league.
- Referee Certification Course: Open to licensed International Referee Professionals, this course will teach one how to use the DUPR platform and the necessary regulations in place to referee a pickleball tournament.
- Professional Services: RPPk offers a series of professional services so that all professionals certified through the RPPk, DUPR and McGuffin training and certification programs can carry out their work with total safety and guarantee.
Great success in NAPLES – FLORIDA 🇺🇸 with RPPk & WILSON
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. are the official paddle and sportswear provider for the US Open Pickleball Championships. Wilson launching the innovative Vesper™ pickleball paddle collectioncelebrating this historic milestone on the first official sponsorship in pickleball.
Also we have finished with great success the first the Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk & Wilson “Coaching Certification Courses: Level 1: Teaching Beginner Players and the Level 2: Teaching Advanced Players”, at Emilio Sanchez Academy facilities in Naples, Florida, personally conducted by Derek Sawer – RPPk Director of Coaching & Certification, Fonsi Sernandez, RPPk – Master Instructor and Luis Mediero – RPPk Founder & President.
The International Coaches Institute – ICI established during 2021, the Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk dedicated to professional training, international certification and comprehensive professional services for PICKLEBALL teaching professionals and coaches, as well as the promotion of this sport.
RPPk has more 1,700 certified coaches in 40 countries, who have the highest recognition in the Pickleball industry.
International Coaches Institute – ICI has become the first and largest international organization dedicated to offering educational programs, international certifications and professional services to teaching professionals and coaches: tennis, padel, pickleball, fitness and golf, through their respective Professional Registries: Tennis (RPTennis), Padel (RPPadel), Pickleball (RPPickleball), Fitness (RPFitness) and Golf (RPGolf), with a clear objective: to offer all the necessary tools to train and develop people through sport. ICI currently has +65,000 certified coaches in 131 countries, and since its founding in 1989, has trained +130,000 sports coaches.
Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk has the support and collaboration of Wilson, DUPR, NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, MARCA, HdI, ICI Sports University & APE Deporte.
Great success with DUPR & RPPk PICKLEBALL in The Fort 🇺🇸
Derek Sawer, newly appointed Director of Coaching for DUPR & RPPk – Pickleball Professional Education & Certification Programs – has held activation days, rating evaluation and clinics at The Fort – Fort Lauderdale – Florida, coinciding with the racquetX professional fair being held in Miami, in which Tito Machado – DUPR/CEO, Cesar Clemente – DUPR Vice-President and Luis Mediero RPPk President & Founder, also participated.
The Fort – Fort Lauderdale Pickleball Club is a premier destination for both casual and competitive pickleball, with 43 pro-regulation courts, from open play and skill-based matches to leagues and tournaments. Whether you’re reserving a private court for some one-on-one action or diving into a tournament, The Fort makes it easy to play your way. Enjoy 14 weatherproof courts, including 4 private cabana courts for entertaining, 4 oversized grandstand champion courts and 23 standard courts.
Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating – DUPR is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world’s leading clubs, tournaments, leagues and players. DUPR’s dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 – 8.000 scale.
The International Coaches Institute – ICIestablished during 2021, the Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk dedicated to professional training, international certification and comprehensive professional services for PICKLEBALL teaching professionals and coaches, as well as the promotion of this sport.
RPPk has more 1,500 certified coaches in 40 countries, who have the highest recognition in the Pickleball industry. All our qualifications are recognized by: International Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk International), European Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk Europe), United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk USA), Registro Profesional de Pickleball Latinoamericano (RPPk Latinoamérica), International Coaches Institute (ICI) and the y Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR).
Great success of Pickleball Professional Teaching & Coaching Courses
WEST PALM BEACH – FLORIDA 🇺🇸
December, 2nd – 4th
Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk finished the WTC: World Tour Course and TTC: Training The Coaches Courses for pickleball teaching professionals and coaches taught by RPPk Masters Instructors Derek Sawyer, AJ De Castro and Dylan Baum, César Clemente– DUPR VicePresident and Luis Mediero RPPk Founder & President at CityPickle’s new facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- DUPR
- Tyson McGuffin
- Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk
The International Coaches Institute – ICI established during 2021, the Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk dedicated to professional training, international certification and comprehensive professional services for PICKLEBALL teaching professionals and coaches, as well as the promotion of this sport.
RPPk has more 1,500 certified coaches in 40 countries, who have the highest recognition in the Pickleball industry. All our qualifications are recognized by: International Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk International), European Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk Europe), United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk USA), Registro Profesional de Pickleball Latinoamericano (RPPk Latinoamérica), International Coaches Institute (ICI) and the y Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR).
Success of the RPPk Coaches Program at the Pickleball World Cup – Peru
Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk & Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating- DUPR successfully delivered the official training and certification program for coaches during the celebration of the Pickleball World Cup in Lima, Peru, in which more than 500 players from 33 countries participated.
RPPk & DUPR delivered, for the first time, the RPPk Accelerated program at the Pickleball World Cup – PWC, in which coaches from 16 countries in Latin America and the United States participated. The courses were taught by Luis Mediero, President and Founder of RPPk, together with Adhemar Rodriguez, RPPk Master Instructor. With the incorporation of these countries the RPPk becomes the organization of pickleball coaches with the largest global presence.
In addition, all participants had the opportunity to learn first hand how the DUPR rating system works through Tito Machado – CEO, Cesar Clemente – International Financial Vice President and Mortada Stitou – Vice President of Development, along with Hercilio Cabieses, CEO of the Pickleball World Cup.
PICKLEBALL PROFESSIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION COURSES in CITYPICKLE – New York
Great success at the CityPickle facilities in Central Park / New York with Registry of Pickleball Professionals- RPPk – World Tour Integral Course for Coaches by DUPR. We have selected 40 top coaches, from 300 applications, to have access to the RPPk Train the Coaches Course – TCC who have been trained by Luis Mediero – RPPk President & Founder – together with DUPR – Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating Team: Tito Machado, Cesar Clemente, Kyrill Hartog, Kevin kim and Dave McCune and the collaboration of Tyson McGuffin with the support of RPPk Master Instructors Derek Sawyer, Tommy Labad, Brad Lees y Chris Wolfe for the selection of the next generation of Master Instructors who will teach the RPPk courses in the USA.
The RPPk & DUPR partnered with United Pickleball Association- UPA, which encompasses the Professional Pickleball Association- PPA and Major League Pickleball – MLP, as an official education and certification program to train coaches, umpires, team managers and tournament directors worldwide.
RPPk & DUPR will also be teaching the RPPk Accelerated program for the first time at the Pickleball World Cup, in which the 32 coaches and players participating in this World Cup will be able to participate, as well as certified tennis, padel and pickleball coaches from all over Latin America. This course will take place in Lima, Peru 🇵🇪 on October 22nd and 23rd.
The International Coaches Institute – ICI established during 2021, the Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk dedicated to professional training, international certification and comprehensive professional services for PICKLEBALL teaching professionals, as well as the promotion of this sport. RPPk has more 1,200 certified coaches in 21 countries, who have the highest recognition in the Pickleball industry. All our qualifications are recognized by: International Registry of Pickleball Professionals(RPPk International), European Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk Europe), United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk USA), Registro Profesional de Pickleball Latinoamericano (RPPk Latinoamérica), International Coaches Institute (ICI) and the y Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR).
Great success at the Johnson Ranch facilities in Roseville / California
Great success at the Johnson Ranch facilities in Roseville / California with Registry of Pickleball Professionals- RPPk – World Tour Integral Course for Coaches by DUPR. We have selected top coaches to have access to the RPPk Train the Coaches Course – TCC who have been trained by Luis Mediero – RPPk President & Founder – together with DUPR – Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating Team: Tito Machado, Cesar Clemente, Dave McCune & Bobbi Oshiro and the collaboration of Tyson & Megan McGuffin and Joseph Freedman for the selection of the first Master Instructors who will teach the RPPk courses in the USA .
The International Coaches Institute – ICI established during 2021, the Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk dedicated to professional training, international certification and comprehensive professional services for PICKLEBALL teaching professionals, as well as the promotion of this sport. RPPk has more 1,200 certified coaches in 21 countries, who have the highest recognition in the Pickleball industry. All our qualifications are recognized by: International Registry of Pickleball Professionals(RPPk International), European Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk Europe), United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk USA), Registro Profesional de Pickleball Latinoamericano (RPPk Latinoamérica), International Coaches Institute (ICI) and the y Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR).
