IPTPA INITIATIVE ~ FIRST EVER WORLD PICKLEBALL CONGRESS

IPTPA INITIATIVE ~ FIRST EVER WORLD PICKLEBALL CONGRESS

A gathering of past and present top pickleball players and coaches who are certified IPTPA  Professional Coaches
Some of the attendees were Simone Jardim, Kyle Yates, Dave Weinbach, Yvonne and Jim Hackenburg, Prem Carnot, Steve Paranto Rob Cassady, and a host of other well know pickleball super stars.
The purpose of this gathering was to improve upon the quality of professional pickleball instructors and better serve the players who use our services. 
I have joined the World Pickleball Congress to keep abreast of the changes in the pickleball instructional curriculum and to improve my coaching skills through continuing education from the top IPTPA players and coaches in the World, 
The game of pickleball is changing with the times. Those who teach or coach the sport whether as volunteers or professionals are being urged to attend instructor qualification workshop administered by Professional Pickleball Teaching Associations.  Coaches are required to attend semester long courses that teach adult learning and adult development, along with the updated pickleball curriculum for beginners thru advanced levels of play.
Professional IPTPA Coaches must attend an annual continuing education recertification program that involves a thorough review of what to teach and how to teach.
I am proud to be a supporting member of IPTPA World Pickleball Congress, and have input and feedback from the world leaders of our sport. I hope one day soon I will be able to attend one of these World Pickleball Congress Workshops.
 

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