May - June 1999
| Vol. 10, No. 3

Gary Mazaroff

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:

  1. Circulate a quarterly newsletter
  2. Place certified instructors in clubs, fitness centers, and schools
  3. Make protective eyewear mandatory for all players
  4. Hold a summit with current and prospective clinicians
  5. Develop a common sense continuing education agenda for existing certified instructors.
  6. Provide incentives for annual renewals
  7. Provide enough services to make certification more readily available to all candidates
  8. Identify a liaison to the national office in all 50 states.
  9. 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 racquetball’s 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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