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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
Training Program
Ken Herrmann, along with the APP High Performance Directors and coaching staff, will conduct a weekly program consisting of 25 hours of on-court and off-court conditioning, as well as mental and physical training sessions from Monday through Friday
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
25 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
Our program runs 5 days a week, with 5 hours of training each day, broken into two focused sessions:
- Morning Session: 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Each session includes a mix of on-court and off-court training designed to maximize player performance:
- On-court training: Work directly with high-performance coaches or invited pros.
- Off-court training: Sessions focus on mental coaching, fitness training, film review, and player performance goal setting.
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
Your Expert Coaching Team
Kyle Yates
Co-Director
2024 Hall of Fame
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DeAnne “Dee” Davison
General Manager
APP Academy / Touring Pro Program
APP Academy / Touring Pro Program
Chad Edwards
Next Gen National Team Coach
Lee Whitwell
Next Gen National Team Coach
Dominic Catalano
APP High Performance Coach
Program Options
Choose the Perfect Program for Your Goals
Quarterly Program
$800/week
$9,600 total
12-week program, 5 days a week
60 Training days
Monthly Program
$1,000/week
$4,000 total
4-week program, 5 days a week
20 Training days
Punch Card
$250/day
$1,250 total
5 full day sessions
Session booked in advance as space is available
Scholarships available to players who participate in the Quarterly program
Scholarship based on player’s APP Tour Pro Ranking points at the beginning of the quarter
Highest APP Pro Ranking either mixed doubles, gender doubles or gender singles
Note: Any player with APP Tour Pro ranking points will receive discounts for the Monthly or Punch Card programs based on their 52 week rolling points at the end of each quarter.
Highest APP Pro Ranking either mixed doubles, gender doubles or gender singles
Note: Any player with APP Tour Pro ranking points will receive discounts for the Monthly or Punch Card programs based on their 52 week rolling points at the end of each quarter.
APP PRO RANKING
SCHOLORSHIP AMOUNT
% SAVED
COST OF QUARTERLY PROGRAM
COST PER WEEK
TOP 3
$9,600
100%
FREE
FREE
TOP 10
$7,680
80%
$1,920
$160
TOP 20
$6,720
70%
$2,880
$240
TOP 30
$4,800
50%
$4,800
$400
TOP 40
$2,400
25%
$7,200
$600
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).
