LAKE NONA, FL, July 17, 2024 — The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is excited to formally announce a multiyear extension of its agreement with USPTA Master Professional Marcos del Pilar, as the leading authority for Padel certification under the USPTA umbrella and Padelmba USA.
Padelmba USA will continue to be the USPTA’s worldwide exclusive provider of Padel certification, online educational courses and training programs that will be recognized and officially endorsed by the USPTA in exclusivity. Those certified to teach Padel via Padelmba USA’s certification workshops in the USA will become USPTA members, will have full access to USPTA membership benefits, and will receive the first calendar year of their USPTA membership included in the price of their Certification course, among other additional benefits.
“As we think about building anything new, especially a new sport, we need to build a solid and stable foundation. Nobody does a better job at building this foundation than Marcos. He and his team not only teach solid fundamentals, but they also inspire joy and passion in each workshop. Padel is on the road to explosive growth in the United States, as it has been around the world. For Padel’s long term stability, we need certified professional coaches who know how to teach the game correctly and who understand the business of Padel. Getting certified through Padelmba and the UPSTA will provide the building blocks to a successful Padel career, both on and off the court,” said USPTA CEO Brian Dillman.
Those who complete Padelmba USA’s first course will become certified as a Recreational Padel Coach, a Padel Instructor, or a Padel Professional based on test scores. The equivalent USPTA Instructor - Level 1 or Professional - Level 2 certification will be granted to those who earn a corresponding Padel certification.
Professional Certified Padel Coaches (Level 2) can apply for Elite Certification (Level 3) certification after completing a set of courses and earning official accreditation of 100 hours of Padel teaching. Elite Certified (Level 3) Padel Coaches can apply for Master (Level 4) certification after completing a set of courses, earning official accreditation of 500 hours of Padel teaching, serving as assistant to three Padel certification courses, and running Padel clubs for at least two years.
“This multiyear partnership extension with the USPTA is not only a step toward the internationalization of Padel in America but also a fusion of visions. We both see Padel as a complementary and expansive sport with enormous potential to capture the interest of players and fans alike. This partnership focuses on leveraging our deep expertise to develop the American market, offering world-class education for both players and coaches to expand and improve their racquet sports offerings and deliveries,” del Pilar said. “The USPTA has always represented the gold standard in coaching, certification, education and career development. That excellence is part of our DNA, and we truly believe that our state-of-the-art education will improve our students' learning experience and will facilitate new opportunities for their continued success.”
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in racquet sports teaching certification and professional development. With thousands of members worldwide and 17 divisions across the United States, the USPTA teaches, certifies and assists the careers of professionals in tennis, pickleball, Padel, squash, wheelchair tennis, platform tennis and beyond. Learn more at USPTA.com.
About Padelmba USA: Padelmba USA is the leading Padel training company in the USA with an e-learning methodology and professional certifications. It is the platform where teaching professionals perfect their knowledge and teaching methods. The developed methodology pushes professionals to complete specific Padel training techniques in all areas of the sport. Learn more at: https://pmba.link/usa
About Marcos del Pilar: Marcos del Pilar is a successful serial entrepreneur and businessman as well as one of the most influential and important figures in the development of Padel in the United States. His extensive and renowned experience in management, marketing and sales make him one of the most valued Padel Consultants across the globe. He is a key piece for some of the most important venture capitals and investment groups involved in Padel in the world and cornerstone of most of the Padel projects in the United States, including his roles as the key leader behind the first0-ever Padel World Championship in the USA (2022) and the co-founder and commissioner of the world-renowned PRO PADEL LEAGUE. Learn more at: www.padelandsuccess.com
Media Contacts:
Collin Brazan
USPTA, Interim Director of Marketing and Communications
collin.brazan@uspta.org
407-634-3061