The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is excited to formally announce a multiyear extension of its agreement with USPTA Master Professional Marcos del Pilar, as the leading authority for Padel certification under the USPTA umbrella, and Padelmba USA.
Padelmba USA will continue to be the USPTA’s worldwide exclusive provider of Padel certification, online educational courses and training programs that will be recognized and officially endorsed by the USPTA in exclusivity. Those certified to teach Padel via Padelmba USA’s certification workshops in the USA will become USPTA members, will have full access to USPTA membership benefits, and will receive the first calendar year of their USPTA membership included in the price of their Certification course, among other additional benefits.
“As we think about building anything new, especially a new sport, we need to build a solid and stable foundation. Nobody does a better job at building this foundation than Marcos. He and his team not only teach solid fundamentals, but they also inspire joy and passion in each workshop. Padel is on the road to explosive growth in the United States, as it has been around the world. For Padel’s long term stability, we need certified professional coaches who know how to teach the game correctly and who understand the business of Padel. Getting certified through Padelmba and the UPSTA will provide the building blocks to a successful Padel career, both on and off the court,” said USPTA CEO Brian Dillman.
Those who complete Padelmba USA’s first course will become certified as a Recreational Padel Coach, a Padel Instructor, or a Padel Professional based on test scores. The equivalent USPTA Instructor - Level 1 or Professional - Level 2 certification will be granted to those who earn a corresponding Padel certification.
Professional Certified Padel Coaches (Level 2) can apply for Elite Certification (Level 3) certification after completing a set of courses and earning official accreditation of 100 hours of Padel teaching. Elite Certified (Level 3) Padel Coaches can apply for Master (Level 4) certification after completing a set of courses, earning official accreditation of 500 hours of Padel teaching, serving as assistant to three Padel certification courses, and running Padel clubs for at least two years.
“This multiyear partnership extension with the USPTA is not only a step toward the internationalization of Padel in America but also a fusion of visions. We both see Padel as a complementary and expansive sport with enormous potential to capture the interest of players and fans alike. This partnership focuses on leveraging our deep expertise to develop the American market, offering world-class education for both players and coaches to expand and improve their racquet sports offerings and deliveries,” Marcos del Pilar said. “The USPTA has always represented the gold standard in coaching, certification, education and career development. That excellence is part of our DNA, and we truly believe that our state-of-the-art education will improve our students' learning experience and will facilitate new opportunities for their continued success.”
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