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AmPRO Update
by Gary Mazaroff
In January, I accepted the reigns of the AmPro Instructor
Certification program as its new director. My immediate concerns are
to make contact with interested parties in the field who wish to
enhance their knowledge of our sport, attend certification clinics
or both. I have subsequently been in communication with club
personnel, facility administrators, IHRSA staff, school and university
officials, and others.
As often occurs with any transition, there will be some obstacles to
negotiate. In the short term, some changes will occur
administratively; in the manual, in the pricing structure, in the
testing, and in the certification process itself. At the same time, we
will continue to host seminars across the country and outside
its borders in an ongoing effort to satisfy the needs of our
constituency. The major goals for 1999 are:
- Circulate a quarterly newsletter
- Place certified instructors in clubs, fitness centers, and
schools
- Make protective eyewear mandatory for all players
- Hold a summit with current and prospective clinicians
- Develop a common sense continuing education agenda for existing
certified instructors.
- Provide incentives for annual renewals
- Provide enough services to make certification more readily
available to all candidates
- Identify a liaison to the national office in all 50 states.
- Have an annual AmPro convention
In closing, I look forward to working with the folks at Wilson
Racquetball to create a mindset within our industry which correlates
racquetballs growth directly with the stature of this
organization.
AMPRO PRICE LIST
- Instruction Manual: $50.00 + shipping & handling (updates &
replacement manuals available to certified instructors only)
- Programming Manual current members & IHRSA clubs:
$59.95 Others: $69.95 + shipping & handling
- Coaching Manual: $10 + shipping & handling
AMPRO SEMINAR FORMAT
- Each weekend seminar consists of three sessions: Friday
night (7-9pm) Saturday (9am-5pm) Sunday (9am-5pm)*
- On court practice drills, hitting & set-up skills,
practice teaching, game playing, techniques, shots of the game &
more.
- Classroom shared presentations, manuals review including
history, rules, lessons & lesson plans, junior programs, goals &
more.
- Testing Rules level one rules test (open book).
- Hitting & Set-up execution of shots & serves,
partner set-ups, & solo set ups and shot making.
- Practical Presentation skills, demonstration skills, and
error detection skills.
- Written Short answer with emphasis on technique, drills,
lessons, marketing, and rules. Upgrade written exam
* Individual seminars may adjust times as needed
REVISED CLINIC PRICE STRUCTURE
- INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC & EXAM $178.00
- UPGRADE (includes seminar) $75.00
- ANNUAL RENEWAL* $50.00
*includes USRA membership fees
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