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The Texas Instructor Program (TIP) is a comprehensive reimbursement program designed to encourage interested racquetball instructors to become nationally certified by reimbursing a portion of the cost of the USAR-IP certification clinics offered by USAR (described below).
The USAR-IP (Instructors Program)
The USAR-IP certification clinic conveys precise knowledge, skills and abilities required to teach racquetball efficiently; developing a clear comprehension and proficiency of the 10 Benchmarks of Instruction necessary to teach and train students; delivering an avenue for continuing education and advancement to assist qualified instructors in maintaining current informational skills; providing an evaluation process that facilitates consistency and quality control for instructional programs across the nation; and developing a high level of competence and confidence relative to primary instructional techniques.
LEVEL 1
Instructor Certification
Includes online course/course manual/certification
Initial certification is for a three-year period.
Recertification is $25 every 3 years
IP Membership also required each year of $75 to stay enrolled in program!
Everyone must pass the Level 1 certification before they can upgrade to Level 2 or 3 certification.
LEVEL 1 Certification Total Cost $45
USAR-IP DISCOUNT $45
Final Cost $0
LEVEL 2
Advanced Certification
Everything in Level 1 Instructor Certification
Lectures, Discussions and Team Building
Written and Practical Test
Hitting Test
Demonstration of Drills to Students
Teaching and Lesson Plans
LEVEL 2 Certification Total Cost $295
TIP REIMBURSES 100%
FINAL COST $0
LEVEL 3
Elite Certification
Everything in Level 1 Instructor Certification
Everything in Level 2 Advanced Certification
Video Analysis Training
LEVEL 3 Certification Total Cost $295
TIP REIMBURSES 100%
FINAL COST $0
In order to receive the Level 2/3 reimbursement, the racquetball instructor must be a Texas resident, a current member of USAR and a current member of USAR-IP. Reimbursement requests must be submitted to the Texas Instructor Program Coordinator along with evidence of successful completion of the certification clinic.
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