Level 2: Coaching AdvanceD & Competitive PLAYERS
The new course Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players is designed to share the experience of RPPk in teaching techniques to those pickleball instructors & coaches who start working full or part time with Pickleball advanced & competitive players. Also, for teachers or coaches who want to improve or enhance their knowledge, for amateurs players who are interested in teaching guidelines and improving their own performance. To participate in Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players is mandatory to be minimum 18 years old and have completed Level 1 Course.
The RPPk Education System has been completely renovated with a new educational patent: tetafime, which consists of four pillars: te / technical, ta / tactical, fi / physical and me / mental, which have been linked, intertwined and interconnected so that any individual can reach his Ideal Competitive State.
The new course Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players takes place through 4 components, with 5 areas of performance, and several tools to support a correct development and implementation, which are:
Player development:
TECHNICAL COMPONENT:
Benchmarks
Grips
Mechanical power
Training Systems
Identification of the Pattern Game
TACTICAL COMPONENT:
Playing style
Game Situations
Tactical situations
Playing a Point
Decision making
PHYSICAL COMPONENT:
Split
Adjust / Displacement
Physical power
Types of power
Recovery
MENTAL COMPONENT:
5 Autos
Pickleball Psychology
Learning
Routines during the game
Routines changeovers
Coach Development:
TECHNICAL COMPONENT:
Professional Capacity
Personal Image
Use of the media
Facilities
Relations
TACTICAL COMPONENT:
Planification
Philosophy
Preparation
Service
Communication
PHYSICAL COMPONENT:
Performance / Energy
Nutrition
Hydration
Equipment
Physical status
MENTAL COMPONENT:
Passion
Attitude
Motivation
Discipline
Communication
In the new Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players working sessions are developed in 6 blocks, which involved the 4 components, with 5 areas of performance/work, and tools for implementation, with the following program:
INTRODUCTION:
Presentation
Warm up
Level Control
TEACHING:
Three functions
Teaching Advanced Strokes
Reciprocal
INDIVIDUAL HELP:
Priorities
References
Targets
PRACTICE:
Feeding balls
Basic & Combined Drills
Dinamic Controls
COMPETITION:
Singles
Doubles
Teams
WRAP UP:
Review
Stretching
Conclusion
During the Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players Course, the following strokes are worked on:
Volleys: forehand & backhand
Half Volleys: forehand & backhand
Dink: forehand & backhand
Service: forehand & Backhand
Forehand
Backhand
Return: forehand & backhand
Lob: forehand & backhand
Smash
In this course we will apply topspin, slice and sidespin effects in different shots, as well as work on directions, heights and speeds.
In addition, during the new Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players we will discuss about pickleball courts and the characteristics of equipment related to our sport, and the use of different teaching aids. Also during this course we will analyze the history of pickleball and its regulations, tournament management & organization.
At the end of the new Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players, all persons who have completed it, may apply to the written exam and on court to obtain the National degree of the United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk USA and the International degree of International Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk International:
RPPk USA Certification
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL
RPPk International Certification
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL
The test is divided into 3 parts: Written, Teaching and Skills. The multiple-choice written test is made up of 100 questions. You must also prepare a training plan covering sessions for a group of advanced players following the methods presented during the course. In the teaching test you must deliver a lesson to a group of players using the methods presented during the course. In the skills test you must demonstrate your ability to execute the different advanced shots, as well as perform a ball feeding test. The information to help you prepare for the test is covered in the RPPk Level 2 Course: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players. In addition, a continuous evaluation will be carried out during the course for each participant, which will help to determine the final result.
To obtain the RPPk INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL qualification, you must obtain a minimum of 60% in all three parts of the test.
Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players
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Place reservation
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Course Participation
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Professional Licence & RPPk Services
The price of the course includes:
MATERIAL
Manual Level 2: Coaching Advanced & Competitive Players
Pen
Certificate of attendance
WES password: online course preparation
EXAM RIGHTS:
National qualification: United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk USA
International qualification: International Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk International
Attention for certified tennis or padel coaches & instructors with experience, we have two special courses. The RPPk Accelerated Course that includes Level 1 + Level2 in a single course, and the RPPk World Tour Integral Course that includes Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 in a single course
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE & SERVICES
The professional services of the RPPk CLUB will be valid until December 31 of the current year, and include:
- International Pickleball Teaching and Coaching License.
Once you have completed the RPPk training programs, and once you have passed the corresponding exams/tests, you will receive a new professional license to practice pickleball teaching and coaching granted by the International Pickleball Professional Coaches Association, implemented by the International Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk International), the United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk USA), the European Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk Europe) and the Registro Profesional de Pickleball (RPPk).
The contribution of the RPPk to the development and success of pickleball has been decisive, accompanying the RPPk in its international leadership in professional training programs and in the certification of pickleball coaches, with the SAFETY & GUARANTEE of its PROFESSIONAL LICENSE for teaching the sport of PICKLEBALL WORLDWIDE.
- Certifications endorsed and recognized by RFET/ Pickleball & AEP – Pickleball Spain
All training programs, certifications, qualifications and professional services of the Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk are endorsed and recognized by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation – RFET / PICKLEBALL and by the Spanish Pickleball Association – Pickleball Spain.
- Professional Accreditation.
Once you have completed the RPPk training programs, and once you have passed the corresponding exams/tests, you will receive a new professional accreditation from the International Coaches Institute, and another from the Registry of Pickleball Professionals, where the hours completed and distributed according to the levels finished and the qualifications obtained will be certified, through the following areas: OnSITE Training, Study & Preparation, OnLINE Training, Personal Development and Professional Experience, with the aim of tackling with guarantees the future new framework for the regulation of the profession and sports qualifications.
- International Certifications
Once you have completed the RPPk training programs, and once you have passed the corresponding exams/tests, you will receive the qualifications from the United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk USA and the International Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk International. In addition, you will also receive certification from the European Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk Europe and the Registro Profesional de Pickleball.
- The Registry of Pickleball Professionals – RPPk & Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating- DUPR launch the new certification and degree approval program. The existing RPPk qualifications will have the following approval with DUPR:
- Level 1: RPPk National Professional (at this level there will be no validation as it is the basic level)
- Level 2: RPPk International Professional = DUPR Team Coach
- Accelerated (L1+L2): RPPk International Professional = DUPR Team Coach
- Level 3: RPPk Director of Pickleball = DUPR Team Coach
- World Tour Integral: RPPk Director of Pickleball = DUPR Team Coach
- Worldwide Job Opportunities
- Permanent Update & Annual Recognition: New Courses
- Global assistance
- Total security: Liability Insurance
- Sponsor Agreements
- In addition, you can enjoy all the advantages and services offered by the RPPk Club [more info]
