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Turn your love for the game into a coaching career. Here’s the full roadmap to becoming a certified pickleball coach with RPO

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — and coaching is racing to keep up. What started as a backyard pastime has become a global movement, with new players, competitive formats, and professional leagues reshaping how the game is played and taught.

Pickleball is more than a hobby — it’s becoming a career. Across the country, players are realizing that the same passion that drives them to compete can also create a living. But making the leap from player to coach requires more than a new title.

Pickleball has exploded in popularity, but with that growth comes responsibility. More players are taking lessons, more clubs are opening, and more opportunities are emerging for people who want to turn their love of the game into a career.

Pickleball coaching is about more than just knowing the game — it’s about mastering the skills that make players trust you, respect you, and keep coming back. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to refine your craft, these five skills separate good coaches from great ones.

The RPO Workshop was designed with one clear mission: to create the most dynamic, practical, and growth-oriented environment for aspiring pickleball coaches anywhere in the world. This isn’t a lecture series or a classroom where information is simply delivered—it’s a coaching test simulator, a hands-on arena where coaches can apply what they’ve learned, make mistakes, get feedback, and grow.

The expectations at an RPO Workshop are high—and intentionally so. Every participant arrives having already completed RPO’s rigorous online video series, which lays the foundation for a shared language and understanding of our systems and principles. Because of that, the workshop begins at full speed. From minute one, coaches are not simply listening—they’re actively engaging, experimenting, and being challenged to elevate their craft.