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Developing World-Class Pickleball Pros Through Elite Training & Coaching
The mission of the APP Touring Pro Program is to develop world-class professional pickleball players through a clearly defined training structure and competitive pathway, supported by a comprehensive coaching philosophy and framework
OUR MISSION
My mission for the TPP is to build a high-performance training program exclusive to both current and emerging professionals, with a team of dedicated coaches, fitness / mental trainers, at a state-of-the art facility.
With the growth of professional pickleball expanding now internationally, the importance of having a personal team of dedicated specialists helping monitor each pro’s development is essential and most pivotal for achieving peak performance.
Ken Herrmann
Managing Owner, APP Academy & APP TPP
With the growth of professional pickleball expanding now internationally, the importance of having a personal team of dedicated specialists helping monitor each pro’s development is essential and most pivotal for achieving peak performance.
Ken Herrmann
Managing Owner, APP Academy & APP TPP
Touring pro
About the program
The APP Touring Pro Program (TPP) is an invitational, year-round program based at the APP headquarters, located at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Players are selected for the TPP by the APP High Performance Directors based on individual skill, desire, overall potential, and coach-ability. Full-time residential pros will be given priority for the year-round program.
Residency and Selection Criteria
Players relocating to the Fort Lauderdale area are responsible for their own lodging, meals, and transportation. Selection for the TPP is based solely on the criteria mentioned above; age is not a determining factor.
Players invited to participate in the TPP only register and compete in professional divisions and no longer participate in amateur divisions.
Training Program
Ken Herrmann, along with the APP High Performance Directors and coaching staff, will conduct a weekly program consisting of 30 hours of on-court and off-court conditioning, as well as mental and physical training sessions from Monday through Friday.
The Touring Pro Program (TPP) provides today’s young pro the flexibility in their schedule to balance competition and training. The TPP program is offered 5 days per week (Monday – Friday). Players can opt to participate full day (6 hours) or choose a half day (morning or afternoon session).
Performance and Scheduling
Throughout the year, pros will meet individually with the coaching staff to plan their playing schedules, on-site training weeks, and recovery periods to optimize peak performance. The APP High Performance Coaching staff will also travel to all APP Tour stops with TPP pros, as well as other selected pro events determined by the team
Access and Earning Opportunities
Those selected for the TPP will have access to The Fort for additional playing and training during non-TPP hours. TPP players must adhere to all rules and policies set by The Fort's management when using the club outside of TPP hours. Additionally, TPP members will have opportunities to earn wages by teaching part-time, working in the pro shop, or assisting with specialty camps offered by management
30 hours of weekly training
Coaching staff travels with TPP players to APP Tour stops
Opportunities for additional earning at The Fort
Selection is based on skill, potential, and coach-ability
Intensive Training Tailored to You
Training Schedule: monday-Friday
The Touring Pro Program (TPP) provides today’s young pro the flexibility in their schedule to balance competition and training.
The TPP program is offered 5 days per week (Monday – Friday). Players can opt to participate full day (6 hours) or choose a half day (morning or afternoon session).
- Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- On court training with high performance coaches or invited pros
- Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- 2:00 pm - On court training with high performance coaches or invited pros
- 4:00 pm – Off court training
- Monday & Thursday will be focus on fitness, speed, flexibility and agility
- Tuesday & Friday will focus on strength training
- Wednesday will provide time with a mental specialist
TRAINING AT THE FORT
The Fort is the premier sports facility in South Florida, the ultimate training facility for today’s aspiring pickleball athletes.
- 43 courts
- Championship Court
- 4 grand stand courts
- 14 covered courts
- 24 additional outdoor courts
- Fitness room
- Locker rooms with showers
- 2000 sq foot Pro Shop
- Full service restaurant
- Private meeting rooms
MANAGING TOURING SCHEDULES & TRAINING Details:
- The APP co-directors, working alongside Ken Herrmann (Managing Owner) and DeAnne “Dee” Davison (TPP Manager), will work with all full-time touring pros on their playing schedules, including both weekly training and tournament play.
- Players involved with the TPP are eligible to receive on-site coaching at various pro-level tournaments, based on the schedules and availability of the APP High-Performance Coaching Staff.
- On-site coaching will be scheduled through DeAnne “Dee” Davison for appropriate costs associated with events. If a player has been awarded an APP Ranking Scholarship, their cost will be reduced by the same percentage as their scholarship percentage.
- The APP Ranking Scholarship guideline merits will not change for TPP, for either the on-court six-hour daily program or the on-site travel coaching program.
Your Expert Coaching Team
Kyle Yates
Co-Director
2024 Hall of Fame
2024 Hall of Fame
DeAnne “Dee” Davison
General Manager
APP Academy / Touring Pro Program
APP Academy / Touring Pro Program
Chad Edwards
APP Next Gen National Team Coach
Lee Whitwell
APP Next Gen National Team Coach
Dominic Catalano
APP High Performance Coach
Program Options
Choose the Perfect Program for Your Goals
Pack Of 5 - Full Day*
$300/day
$1,500 total
30 Training Hours
$50 per hour
Pack of 10 - Full Day
$270/day
$2,700 total
10% discount
10% discount
60 Training Hours
$45 per hour
Pack of 20 - Full Day
$240/day
$4,800 total
20% discount
20% discount
120 Training Hours
$40 per hour
Pack of 10 - Half Day
$150/day
$1,500 total
30 Training Hours
$40 per hour
* APP scholarships can be applied to the full price “Pack of 5 – Full Day Session” only.
A player must be committed to the TPP a minimum of three days per week to receive the APP Ranking Scholarship and sign the APP Pros Enhanced Contract Agreement.
APP scholarship is based on player’s APP Tour Pro Ranking points at the beginning of the quarter (January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st).
Highest APP Pro Ranking either mixed doubles, gender doubles or gender singles determines the scholarship amount.
APP Ranking Scholarship is applied to the Pack of 5 – Full Day Session only.
APP scholarship is based on player’s APP Tour Pro Ranking points at the beginning of the quarter (January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st).
Highest APP Pro Ranking either mixed doubles, gender doubles or gender singles determines the scholarship amount.
APP Ranking Scholarship is applied to the Pack of 5 – Full Day Session only.
APP PRO RANKING
SCHOLORSHIP AMOUNT
% SAVED
PACK OF 5 - FULL DAY
TOP 5
$1,500
100%
FREE
TOP 20
$1,200
80%
$300
TOP 40
$900
60%
$600
TOP 60
$600
40%
$900
TOP 100
$375
25%
$1,125
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS REQUIRED TO COMPETE
Stay ready to compete by ensuring your memberships are up to date
USA Pickleball Membership
- Must have a USA Pickleball membership (Championship Level)
- Membership must be valid through the last day of the tournamentPRIOR to registration
- Required for any USAP sanctioned events
- USA Pickleball Membership Portal to Sport 80, USAP Member Tutorials and USAP Membership FAQ
The Fort Membership
- Full-time TPP players will have free access to the club with complimentarymembership
- Full-time TPP players will have free access to the club with complimentary membership
UTR Sports Player Account
- Must have a UTR Sports player account (free)
- Creating Your UTR Sports Player Profile
- Claim Your Profile
- Registration for all APP events are through UTR Sports
- Questions for APP Pro Player Events: proplayerservices@theapp.global
Your Pathway to Competing at the Highest Levels
A continued pathway of development for an aspiring player wanting to compete at the highest levels of the sport
*Next Gen II is the pathway to developing a younger player to compete in the Next Gen Series and be recognized for the U.S. Next Gen National Team or Training Assistance Program (TAP).
