Become a DUPR Coach and unlock new ways to coach, earn, and grow your business.
$250 annual subscription. Most coaches recover the fee after just a few rating sessions.
DUPR Coach is not a replacement for your existing coaching certification. It is an additional credential that gives you the exclusive ability to assign Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings.
If you're already certified through one of these organizations, DUPR Coach expands your services and gives you another valuable offering for your students.
Whether you're an independent coach, club professional or certified instructor, DUPR Coach gives you the tools to grow your coaching business while helping players get accurately rated from day one.
Give new players an accurate DUPR Rating from their very first session.
Conduct rating sessions on court, or remotely by reviewing match video.
Get found through the official DUPR Coach directory and Coach Map.
Stand apart from other local coaches with a credential players recognise.
Offer paid rating sessions as an additional stream alongside lessons.
Use the world's leading pickleball rating system to guide real progress.
DUPR integrates with leading club management platforms — including CourtReserve, Playbypoint, PodPlay and dozens more — to automatically place players into the right clinics, leagues and open play based on their rating.
Deliver more balanced groups, reduce manual administration, and create a better experience for players and coaches.
Complete your DUPR Coach Certification at your own pace — most coaches finish in a few hours.
Assess players in person on court, or remotely using uploaded match video.
Help players improve while building new revenue and a stronger reputation.
Get discovered by players, clubs and organizations looking for qualified coaches. The DUPR Coach Map increases your visibility and helps connect you with new coaching opportunities around the world.
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Seeing players light up when their rating improves, watching them step onto the court with more confidence, and knowing I've given them a real pathway to progress — there's nothing better.
Nico “The Lefty”
Head Coach, 3rd Shot Pickleball
Adding DUPR Coach to my coaching business has been one of the best investments I've made. Players love receiving an official rating, and it's helped me attract new students, run more structured programs, and create an additional revenue stream.
Bernie Kushner
Coach, The Picklr — Cumming, GA
DUPR Coach gives players a clear starting point and a roadmap for improvement. It's made my lessons more personalized, my clinics more balanced, and helped build a stronger pickleball community at our club.
Tabitha Montserrat
Coach, Dill Dinkers — Pima County, AZ
One annual membership covers your credential, the rating platform, and everything you need to start rating players.
$250
per year, renews automatically
Most coaches recover the annual certification fee after just a few rating sessions.
DUPR Coach is DUPR's official coach credential, designed to help coaches grow their businesses while providing players with trusted, standardized skill assessments. Credentialed DUPR Coaches can assign Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings to unrated players, helping them establish their first DUPR Rating and begin their journey within the DUPR ecosystem.
DUPR Coach is designed for pickleball coaches, teaching professionals, Directors of Pickleball, club leaders, and anyone looking to provide structured player assessments and player development.
Yes. To become a DUPR Coach, you must hold a current certification from a recognized pickleball coaching education organization. DUPR Coach accepts certifications from major organizations, including PPR, RSPA, RPO, RPPk, IPTPA, PCI, and other approved coaching education programs.
No. DUPR Coach complements existing coaching certifications by providing coaches with the ability to assess players and assign Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings using DUPR's standardized assessment process.
The standard annual DUPR Coach subscription is $250 USD. Discounted pricing may be available through select partner organizations.
The ability to assign Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings, a listing on the DUPR Coach Map, a public coach profile on DUPR, coach training and credentialing, marketing resources and assets, ongoing product updates and support, and access to future DUPR Coach tools and features.
Most coaches complete the certification process in just a few hours, although you can complete it at your own pace.
Once credentialed, you'll assess eligible players using the DUPR Coach assessment process and submit their Coach-Assigned DUPR Rating directly through the DUPR Coach platform.
Yes. DUPR Coaches can conduct remote assessments by reviewing player match footage that meets the program requirements.
Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings are generated using DUPR's standardized player assessment process. They provide players with an accurate starting rating until enough match results establish a dynamic match-based DUPR Rating.
DUPR Coaches set their own pricing. Rates vary based on location, experience, and the services provided.
Yes. Clubs can credential multiple coaches, enabling their staff to provide Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings, support player development, and deliver a consistent rating experience across the facility.
Yes. Once you've completed the credentialing process and met the program requirements, you'll be listed on the DUPR Coach Map, making it easy for players to find and contact you.
Players can search the DUPR Coach Map by location and contact you directly through your coach profile.
Yes. DUPR Coach is an annual subscription that must be renewed each year to maintain your active credential and program benefits.
To maintain active status, coaches must remain in good standing and satisfy the program's annual activity requirements. Additional continuing education opportunities may be introduced as the program continues to evolve.
For in-person assessments, you'll need access to a pickleball court, players, and a mobile device with internet access. For remote assessments, you'll also need clear doubles match video that meets DUPR Coach submission requirements. To access the full suite of DUPR Coach tools and resources, we recommend using a tablet or computer in addition to a mobile device.
Yes. DUPR Coach is available in countries around the world, allowing credentialed coaches to work with players globally where the program is supported.
Our team is here to help. If you have questions about your credential, Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings, your account, or technical support, please contact us at support@duprcoach.com.
Become part of the world's largest pickleball rating ecosystem and help players improve from their very first match.
$250/ year
Become a DUPR Coach
