The curriculum, developed by former world No. 1 men's doubles player Collin Johns, prioritizes identifying the root cause of player errors rather than focusing on surface-level symptoms. Instead of relying on rigid scripts, coaches are trained to analyze player mechanics and apply interventions in a specific, structured sequence. This partnership grants Life Time’s staff access to a comprehensive Level 1–3 certification pathway, alongside mandatory SafeSport training and professional-grade JOOLA equipment.
Life Time Teams With RacketPro to Standardize Pickleball Coaching
Life Time Pickleball has named RacketPro its strategic education partner, aiming to overhaul instruction across its network of 152 athletic country clubs. By integrating RacketPro’s assessment-based certification into its national operations, the fitness giant seeks to move away from generic drill-based coaching toward a diagnostic, professionalized approach for its members.
A Shift Toward Professional Standards
For Life Time, the move addresses a lingering issue in the rapidly growing sport: inconsistent coaching quality. While the company has scaled its infrastructure to include over 900 courts, it now aims to match that physical footprint with a standardized pedagogical framework. RacketPro CEO West Shaw emphasized that the collaboration is designed to ensure members receive instruction rooted in technical fundamentals rather than simple repetition. By requiring certification that tests actual teaching ability rather than basic rule memorization, the program establishes a professional baseline for coaches operating on one of the largest stages in the industry.
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