USA Pickleball, the official governing body for pickleball in the U.S., has announced a partnership with Pickleball Coaching International (PCI), a leading online platform for pickleball coaching and education. The partnership aims to provide high-quality coaching resources and certification programs for pickleball players and instructors of all levels.
According to the announcement, USA Pickleball and PCI will collaborate on developing and delivering online courses, webinars, podcasts, and articles that cover various aspects of pickleball, such as rules, strategies, techniques, drills, fitness, nutrition, and mental game. Additionally, PCI will offer a USA Pickleball-approved certification program for pickleball coaches, which will include online and in-person training, testing, and mentoring.
The partnership is expected to benefit the pickleball community by enhancing the skills and knowledge of players and coaches, as well as promoting the growth and popularity of the sport. USA Pickleball and PCI share a common vision of advancing pickleball as a fun, healthy, and competitive activity for people of all ages and backgrounds.
USA Pickleball is the national governing body for pickleball in the U.S., and a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. It was founded in 2005 and has over 40,000 members. It organizes tournaments, provides ratings, sanctions clubs, and supports the development of pickleball across the country.
Pickleball Coaching International is an online platform that provides pickleball coaching and education for players and instructors. It was founded in 2019 and has over 1,000 members. It features a team of expert coaches, who offer online courses, webinars, podcasts, and articles on various pickleball topics. It also offers a certification program for pickleball coaches, which is approved by USA Pickleball.
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a court with a net, using paddles and a plastic ball with holes. It can be played as singles or doubles, and is suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., with an estimated 3.3 million active players.