USA Pickleball today announced that Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) will be designated as an “Official Coach Education Partner” of the National Governing Body.
PCI has met a strict set of protocols established by USA Pickleball required to ensure the highest standards for coach certification and education for the sport.
“I am thrilled that PCI has become an ‘Official Coaching Education Partner’ of USA Pickleball. We have worked for years to put together a unique, high-quality coach education program that meets the needs of current and future pickleball coaches,” said Mark Renneson, Pickleball Coaching International Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “Our relationship with USA Pickleball strengthens our position as an industry leader, and I’m excited about how we can work together to continue to support pickleball instructors in the United States and around the world.”
As an “Official Coaching Education Partner” of USA Pickleball, PCI sets itself apart as the gold standard when it comes to pickleball instructor certification. Members of PCI are also joint members of USA Pickleball and will be utilized to support key USA Pickleball initiatives for growing the game.
“We look forward to working with PCI and leveraging their 100% online certification program to broaden the scope and enhance the quality of coach education for our sport,” said Hope Tolley, USA Pickleball’s Managing Director of Recreational Services. “With the demand for pickleball instruction and education continuing to skyrocket across the country, our official partnership with PCI could not come at a better time. We are proud to endorse PCI’s resources and tools to our community and those dedicated to growing the sport.”
With this partnership announcement, PCI joins the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) as an Official Coaching Education Partner of USA Pickleball. For additional details about PCI certification and courses, please visit this link.
