MANILA, Philippines — The Racket Professional Organization completed the Philippine leg of its APAC Level 1 Coach Training Tour, certifying more than 110 Filipino coaches across Manila, Cebu, and Davao to mark one of the country’s largest internationally recognized pickleball education initiatives to date.
Following successful stops in Malaysia and Vietnam, the Philippine tour forms part of RPO APAC’s broader regional initiative to establish consistent coaching standards and strengthen professional development pathways across the Asia-Pacific region.
The program brought together aspiring coaches, current instructors, and experienced players representing clubs, academies, schools, and local communities. To earn their credentials, participants completed a blended curriculum consisting of 10 hours of virtual learning, a two-hour online assessment, and a six-hour practical workshop covering lesson planning, player assessment, communication, and on-court instruction.
“Certification should never be the finish line,” Connor Nguyen, Managing Director of RPO APAC, said. “Our vision is to build a community where coaches continue learning, connect with one another, and gain meaningful coaching opportunities long after the workshop ends. That’s how we create lasting impact for coaches and for the future of pickleball in the Philippines.”
To support long-term career growth, RPO APAC has partnered with venue operator Helios to evaluate selected standout coaches from the Manila workshop for potential venue placements. Additionally, certified coaches will gain access to exclusive regional RPO Coach Gatherings and opportunities to assist at PPA Tour Asia events, working alongside experienced clinicians in live environments through strategic industry partnerships with organizations like JOOLA.
As pickleball continues its rapid rise across the country, RPO leaders maintain that the future of the sport relies heavily on the quality of its instructors, aiming to build an active community of coaching professionals equipped to guide player development for years to come. NLMonitor
