PickleballENGLAND is incredibly grateful to the IPTPA for helping us train so many IPTPA Level 1 and 2 coaches since we were formed in 2019.  Sam Basford & Rob Williams went on to become Master Teaching Professionals for IPTPA.  There are over 100 fully paid up members of the IPTPA in this country and even more that trained but decided not to keep their membership up.  

At the beginning of 2023 PbE felt it was time for us to have our own curriculum.  Something that was aligned with coaching requirements in the UK.  PbE secured Sam and Rob’s services to create the curriculum.  The pilot phase for the Club Instructor (L1) was completed in April and we are now rolling it out across the country.  More dates will be added in the coming weeks.

Please note that the Club Instructor and other levels will require evidence of Safeguarding training, First Aid training and enhanced DBS clearance to receive full certification.

Upcoming L1 Workshops

DateVenueTutorsRegistration link
8th February 2025Dagenham Park Leisure Centre, RM10 9QHSam Basford & Richard LoveRegister Here
9th February 2025Batchwood Sports Centre, St Albans AL3 5XASam Basford & Richard LoveFULL
15th March 2025Westlands Sports Centre, Yeovil BA20 2DDSam Basford & Rob WilliamsRegister Here
16th March 2025Notton House Academy, Chippenham SN15 2NFSam Basford & Rob WilliamsRegister Here
5th April 2025Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone ME17 4HXSam Basford & Rob WilliamsRegister Here
6th April 2025Swanmore Leisure, Southampton SO32 2RBSam Basford & Rob WilliamsRegister Here
Club Coach

Club Instructor (L1)

The purpose of this training is to give pickleball leaders the basic skills and knowledge to have confidence to instruct new and improving players whilst learning in a safe and enjoyable environment. 
We cover:

  • What makes a great instructor

  • The Fundamentals

  • Methods of Correction

  • Lesson Planning

  • Assignments.  You will be expected to be a student participant as well as instructor through the day.

Link to Pickleball Leaders Certification information and Workshop Dates