BPCA Coaching Qualification Upgrades
The BPCA Upgrade Programme provides qualified coaches with the opportunity to progress to the next level of their coaching journey through a 60-minute, one-to-one practical assessment with an approved BPCA Regional Assessor.
Whether upgrading from Level 1 Coach Assistant to Level 2 Instructor, or from Level 2 Instructor to Level 3 Professional Coach, candidates demonstrate their practical coaching skills, technical knowledge, ball-feeding ability and capacity to identify and correct errors.Candidates submit a lesson plan in advance and receive an individual assessment designed to recognise their existing experience, demonstrate their competence and support their continued professional development.Progression through practical ability, not simply attendance.
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UPGRADING... & how it works!
BPCA provides free places on additional courses for students who have previously passed a BPCA course having achieved an Assistant or Instructor qualification. To arrange this, email BPCA direct to organise an upgrade course attanedance. However, some student prefer to expedite and simplify the process of upgrade by being reassessed on a one-hour upgrade session delivered by a BPCA Regional Assessor.
See the expected coaching ability levels and the requirements for upgrade below, and complete a "Request for Upgrade Form" when you feel you are ready. We will then contact you to arrange you upgrade session .
| LEARNT SKILL REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE LEVEL 1 |
Coach Assistant Be able to support Padel coaching sessions.
The Foundation Deliver Intro to Padel
Show Fundamental Racket Skills
Deliver Basic Ball Feeding Have Good Communication Skills
Understand Organisation and Safety |
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LEARNT SKILLS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE LEVEL 2 |
Instructor Be able to deliver structured sessions and teach fundamental Padel.
The Progression Demonstrate Padel Techniques
Demonstrate Effective Ball feeding
Demonstrate Consistent Rallying
Understand Lesson Planning
Support Player Progression |
| LEARNT SKILLS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE LEVEL 3 |
Professional Coach Demonstrate the capabilities to coach independently at all levels.
The Attainment Demonstrate Technical Proficiency
Demonstrate Tactical Awareness
Deliver Clean Demonstrations
Show Controlled Ball Feeding Error Detection and Repair Skills |
| FURTHER DEVELOPMENT |
Pro Coach Plus A separate two-day programme for BPCA Professional Coaches.
The Advancement
Advanced Tactics
Competitive Player Development
Creative Coaching Methodology
Advanced Adaptive Ball Feeding
Understand Periodisation Training
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