IPTPA Director and Master Teaching Professional QualificationsMinimum
- 4.5 rate player
- Experienced tournament player
- Achieve Level II Teaching Professional status with IPTPA
- Recommendation of a current Director/MTP
- Demonstrate and Live by the values of integrity and giving back to the pickleball community
The purpose of the IPTPA is to certify and elevate the standards of the International Pickleball Teaching Professional.
Instruction Offerings
Don’t wait for scheduled events—reach out today to book your personalized pickleball experience. We cater to singles or groups of up to four, ensuring a fun and engaging session tailored to your needs.
Instruction
Private & Small Group
One & two-hour sessions of 1:1 to 4:1 student to instructor ratio for customized training. Work on fundamentals and basic strokes or prepare for a tournament. First time players are better served to find 3-4 other beginners to book a small group and learn together – simulated play makes it easier to learn scoring, positioning, and movement. Locations vary.
Instruction
Clinics
Pickled Mule Academy offers clinics on a regular basis for Beginners, Beginners II, Intermediate, and Skills/Drills technique. These are generally 8:1 student to instructor ratio and last from 90 minutes to 2 hours. Locations vary.
Instruction
Groups
Pickled Mule Academy can develop a custom clinic for your club, company or church. Instruction will always be an 8:1 student to instructor ratio (or less) and can accommodate multiple skill levels. Court/Venue availability will need to be determine/contracted in advance.
Instruction
Events
Pickled Mule Academy can work with you to develop a custom event, whether it be a Mixer, a Boot Camp, a Major League Pickleball-style event, or a multi-day/session instructional camp. Court/Venue availability will need to be determine/contracted in advance.
Instruction
Destination Pickleball Mini-Camps
Pickled Mule Academy can develop and provide instructional and competitive events for destinations areas/venues. Follow PMA on FB and IG for future pickleball travel excursions!
Certification
IPTPA Level I Instruction
On behalf of the International Pickleball Teaching Professionals Association, PMA is proud to offer Level I Instructor Certification. IPTPA is the world leader in developing standards in the sport of pickleball. PMA Instructor, Kenda West is a Director and Master Teaching Professional who is qualified to lead these one-day certification workshops, which consist of both a classroom and a practical learning session. These workshops can be hosted in your area, provided there are available/suitable facilities to conduct both the classroom and on-court portions of the training.
Consulting
Pickleball Program Development
If you are developing a pickleball venue or standing up a pickleball team/program at your school or university, and want to consult with a seasoned pickleball veteran, reach out. PMA can help with court/facility design, program development, coaching and provide consultation with coaching, instruction, and strategic business planning.