Instructor Certification and Resources#
Are you interested in becoming a USA Racquetball Certified Instructor/Coach? If so, this is the place to start. Below you will find information on why you should become a certified instructor, steps to become a certified instructor, and other resources that will help you on your exciting journey of teaching new players the amazing game of racquetball.
Why You Should Become a Certified Instructor
There are many benefits to becoming a certified instructor – please read all about them (and how to complete the process) Here: https://www.usaracquetball.com/instructors/get-certified
Steps to Becoming Certified Instructor
1) Become a USA Racquetball member: Go to this link, and select Adult Membership -1 Year: https://www.r2sports.com/cartRoot/products.asp?companyID=86&brandIDs=228
2) Read the USA Racquetball Instructor's Program Manual – LINK
- Purchase and Take the IP Instructor Test (see instructions HERE)
- Watch the instructional video (available from your membership home page once you purchase the IP Instructor Test - LINK.
- NOTE: Once you pass the test, USA Racquetball will reimburse you for the exam fee – email jonathan@usaracquetball.com for details and reimbursement.
3) Take Safe Sport training
- All USA Racquetball-certified instructors/coaches must be SafeSport Certified. You can access the link from here: https://www.usaracquetball.com/safesport/how-to-complete-safesport
4) Get a background check
- All certified instructors/coaches must also get a background check. This costs $29 and is good for 2-years. It is also available at the website for Safesport. You can read more about this at https://www.usaracquetball.com/navigation/safesport/background-checks
5) Take a CPR-class
- You can do this online or in person, depending on your preference
- Some online options:
• If you want to take an in-person class, Google “CPR Courses” in your area
CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a USA Racquetball Certified Instructor!
Resources #
Here you will find resources to help you on your journey as an instructor/coach.
The Rules of Racquetball – Start with the rules. Here, they are online and can also be downloaded in PDF format.
USA Racquetball Instructor's Program Manual – In depth information about racquetball and coaching
Link to Instructional Video – Shows a series of lessons on how to play/teach racquetball
LINK to Waiver – This waiver can be used by students and parents to protect everyone’s rights and privacy.
How to Start a Junior's Racquetball Program at Your Club, Author Lynette Froehlich - a "How to" digital 7-lesson manual with step-by-step instructions including videos on how to teach new players (juniors and adults) the game of racquetball.
Dan Whitley’s High School Program Manual
Editable Promotional Flyer (coming soon)
Instructor Newsletters – Lots on information and tips from established USA-Racquetball certified instructors on training, nutrition, coaching at all levels, and much, much more.