A new era of team pickleballProfessional league · Recruiting now
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Team leadership / Player development

PPC Head Coaches

Lead the next generation.

Help build a franchise culture, develop an eight-player division roster and lead high-level athletes through a nationally staged season.

Explore the opportunity
Professional league · Recruiting now
12 inaugural city franchisesAmerican + National ConferencesInaugural dates forthcoming

The opportunity

Authority on the sideline. Purpose off it.

Explore openings in the PADL Pro Circuit. Share your experience and connect with the team responsible for your role.

01 / Coaches

Lead an eight-player roster

Each division fields four doubles teams — eight players. The head coach role covers roster construction, preparation, tactical planning and player development across your city’s Pro, Legends and Academy divisions, plus its Developmental practice squad. Develop players within the same team system and prepare them for professional call-up.

02 / Coaches

Make the matchday decisions

Guide rotations, substitutions, time-outs and video-review challenges within the final league rulebook. The 20-second DinkClock makes preparation and communication essential.

03 / Coaches

Help shape the draft

Work with franchise leadership to scout, evaluate and select athletes through the combine and draft process.

04 / Coaches

A professional role

Coaching agreements include seasonal compensation, medical coverage, travel and lodging support, plus clinic and performance incentive terms.

Who we’re looking for

Bring your experience.
Help set the standard.

  • Collegiate, academy, professional or high-performance coaching experience
  • Strong knowledge of kitchen play, transition patterns and match psychology
  • Leadership, clear communication and comfort in a broadcast environment

Start the conversation

Your next three steps.

  1. 01

    Introduce your experience

    Share your coaching résumé, competitive background and player-development record.

  2. 02

    Discuss your philosophy

    Outline how you build a team, manage pressure and develop athletes for fast-paced doubles competition.

  3. 03

    Explore franchise fit

    Discuss coaching openings, division assignments and selection timelines with franchise leadership.

Coaches / Expression of interest

Be part of the first chapter.

Coaching résumé, certifications, references, home city and availability.

Contact the recruitment team about openings, requirements and selection dates.