IFP ACADEMY. BUILDING A GLOBAL STANDARD.
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The IFP Academy is the official training division of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).
The World Governing Body for the Sport of Pickleball,
with 30+ Member Countries and 5+ newly formed Continental Federations.
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The IFP Academy is a non-Profit company setting new standards in Instructor Certification,
Training and Global Rating. Our mission is to spread the sport of Pickleball globally
and to create an education and training standard so no country is left behind.
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS
With optional General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance (that travels with you abroad if you need it)
Based on the global teaching standard. Developed by leaders in the sport.
Certifies you to teach
those new to the
sport and with some
experience.

Allows you to teach those with some experience up through the intermediate level


INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS
With optional General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance (that travels with you abroad if you need it)
Based on the global teaching standard. Developed by leaders in the sport.
Certifies you to teach
those new to the
sport and with some
experience.

Allows you to teach those with some experience up through the intermediate level


INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS
With optional General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance (that travels with you abroad if you need it)
Based on the global teaching standard. Developed by leaders in the sport.
Certifies you to teach
those new to the
sport and with some
experience.

Allows you to teach those with some experience up through the intermediate level


For instructors with a higher playing & teaching ability. Get certified to teach advanced players.
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS
With optional General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance (that travels with you abroad if you need it)
Based on the global teaching standard. Developed by leaders in the sport.
Certifies you to teach
those new to the
sport and with some
experience.

Allows you to teach those with some experience up through the intermediate level


For instructors with a higher playing & teaching ability. Get certified to teach advanced players.
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS
With optional General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance (that travels with you abroad if you need it)
Based on the global teaching standard. Developed by leaders in the sport.
Certifies you to teach
those new to the
sport and with some
experience.

Allows you to teach those with some experience up through the intermediate level

For instructors with a higher playing & teaching ability. Get certified to teach advanced players.

For pro level players & instructors that want a certification to teach others at the same level.
TRAINING AND RATING CERTIFICATIONS
Learn to teach by shadowing a top pro level instructor over a (2-3) day instructional camp.
Get rated based on the global standard.


Shadow a pro level instructor. Learn their tips, methods and secrets.
Find out what your skill level is based on the world governing body.
Continual Education Online Proficiency Courses
For instructors and IFP Members.
Take your skills to the next level. Work on the specific areas of your game.
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Instructors at the end will take a proficiency test to ensure they achieve the academic level.
IFP Members (if they want) can submit a video for feedback to ensure they are doing it right.









