Yes. We are the training arm of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) who is the governing body for the sport of pickleball.

• Continuing Education Information to add proficiency to your game and help you become a better instructor. • Newsletters with tips, drills, strategy ideas, and more. • Access to 'certified & approved' video content to enhance you as an instructor and bring your game to a higher level. • Member discount to multi-day training events • Plus, a percentage of every dollar we make goes to the Grant program to send instructors internationally to 1) grow the sport of pickleball and enhance the lives of those in the country and 2) hit the country requirement for the sport to become an Olympic sport. • Plus much more...

Yes. We offer a great package and what we offer is unique since we offer both General and Professional Liability. This is very important and we are the only pickleball certification program that offers both. We also offer at a very affordable price below our competitors.

No. Our insurance is for individuals that live in the US. If you live in the US you can travel abroad and the insurance will cover you. We are currently looking at global insurances to cover individuals in other countries.

Once certified your certification is valid for (12) months. At the end of the (12) months you can renew it for a minimal fee.

No. We are a training entity. Once you are an IFP Academy Certified Instructor and receive your certificate, you are automatically a Bronze member of the Academy. As a Bronze member, you will have access to educational content on our website, and we will be adding new material continually. You also have the opportunity to become a Silver or Gold Member for a minimal additional cost. As a Silver or Gold member, you will have access to much more video content, benefits, discounts and more. See (where ever it will be on the website) for more information. To be a Silver or Gold member, email info@ifpacademy.org.(mailto:info@ifpacademy.org)