The online course of Padel Instructor – Level I is approved by the Chilean Padel Federation (C.P.F – FEPACHI) and the Uruguayan Padel Association (U.P.A – AAP).

The title gained has the same validity that the presential course.

Though the title is recognized nationally and internationally, it doesn’t mean that is directly recognized by other national or territorial Federation in other countries. At this first level, there will be two different categories of official qualifications depending on the results obtained in the theoretical evaluations and practical works.

These include the chance that there are many assistants who do not have the technical tools and the minimum level of play required. But they can work in association with an Instructor or Professor.

The official qualification that can be obtained are:

Instructor’s assistant. They should have passed all the theoretical evaluations or the final theoretical evaluation (FTE).
National Instructor. They should have passed the theoretical part of the course, two (2) practical works and the final practical evaluation.

The evaluation system has a theoretical and practical part.
The theoretical part consists of eight (8) partial evaluations and a final evaluation (FTE).

THEORETICAL EVALUATIONS (TE)
You will find the eight (8) partial theoretical evaluations along with the modules of this course.
It is recommended to do them in the proposed order as the agenda of each evaluation corresponds to the topics seen in the previous modules.
The system used on the partial evaluations consists of quizzes (multiple choice) or exercises with true or false statements.
You will have a certain amount of time to complete the exams. At the end of them, you will know the results.
In order to pass the exams, you must reach a minimum score which will be indicated in each exam.
In case you do not pass the exam, you will have the chance of one (1) make – up exam that you can take within the next five (5) days. Although that exam will be available automatically, it is advisable to take enough time to review the theoretical material and re-watch the videos before starting the exam. Do not rush! Review all the topics!

FINAL THEORETICAL EVALUATION (FTE)
It is the final exam that includes all the topics that you have learn along the course.
If you failed the final exam, you would have only a chance to do the make-up exam. Once this opportunity has happened, you will no longer have option of obtaining an official qualification.
In order to obtain it, you will have to take the course again. Nevertheless, you will have a benefit from a reduction in the price of the course.

PRACTICAL WORK – PWs
Those students who have passed the theoretical part will be entitled to present the practical work.
The course has two (2) compulsory practical work. After presenting them, they will receive a report in which I will indicate the result with the observations that I had considered appropriate. I will also indicate the topics that you need to improve for those students who have failed.
On the platform, you will find explanatory videos showing specifically what you must present. You will also be able to download a self-assessment form (on PDF format) that will serve as a guide to what you have to present and the objectives to be achieved. You will have to follow the instructions exactly in order to pass.
In case of failing, they will have only one (1) opportunity to re-submit them. You will not able to take the Practical Work No.2 until you pass the Practical Work No.
1.
Once you have passed, the School Management will give you the topic to develop in the final exam.
By the end of the course, the School Management will contact you to inform you about the result that you reached, and the corresponding qualification obtained in each case.

PRACTICAL WORK NO. 1
You should send a video on the court by showing:
• Throwing balls exercises with your hand and using the ball basket (maximum of eight minutes)
• Basic control throwing exercises with a student (maximum of five minutes)

PRACTICAL WORK NO. 2
You should send a video on the court by showing:
• Shot’s technique. You must throw yourself balls so you can show the technique properly. (Maximum of five minutes)
• Displacement’s technique (maximum of five minutes)

FINAL PRACTICAL EXAM (FPE)
In order to take this exam, you must have passed the practical work No.1 and No.2. At that time, the school’s management will inform you the topic you will have to develop in the final exam.

You must send:
- The presentation of an individual lesson with a student in which you must prepare one of the proposed topics. (The video will last maximum 8 minutes).
- The presentation of a group lesson (with four students). The team will check the way you work during the group classes using rotations, stations and shadows. (The video will last maximum 5 minutes).

The exam will be checked through a recorded presentation. You must record the video on the Padel court, continuously, without editing or cutting the video. The coach’s instructions must be clearly heard.

Once you have already presented, you will receive a detailed report with the comments of your exam in which you will know the result.

If you pass the exam, you will get the title of “National Instructor” or “Instructor’s assistant” if you do not.

The school’s management will send the information to the Argentinian Padel Association (APA), Chilean Padel Federation (C.P.F – FEPACHI) or the Uruguayan Padel Association (U.P.A – AAP) as appropriate so that they might issue the corresponding qualification.

VIDEO’S FORMAT REQUIRED
Videos must be recorded in MP4 format.

To send them, go to the website: www.wetransfer.com. Once you get there, you must choose the option called "transfer files for free". The videos should be sent to the e-mail address: nitobrea@gmail.com All those who use Google Drive could sent it out to the same e-mail address from there.

• Be at least sixteen (16) years old.
• In order to take the online course, the students must have a mobile phone, tablet or camera to record the videos required for the practical works.
• There are no level tests nor is it necessary to have a high level of play to take the course. It will be only necessary for those who want to obtain an official diploma and to pass the practical work.
• Throughout the course, the students will learn the concepts and technique. The students will have enough time to practice in order to pass the practical work and the final practical exam.

In this level course, we will work on the conceptual basis of the sport, the knowledge of the usage of progressions and the technique of the most necessary shots for a Padel player’s initiation or improvement from beginner to intermediate level.

This is not a basic course since it goes deeper into each topic of the program and works on the basis of the methodological system of Nito Brea Padel.

The Schedule covers the following topics:
• Rules of the game
• History and development of the sport
• General aspects that a teaching professional must have
• Methodology and didactics of teaching
• Handling of the basket and ball throwing exercises
• Hitting techiques of shots
• Common mistakes and its corrections
• Basic tactical situations and game development

PROGRAM
General knowledge of the sport
Padel regulation
The didactics of teaching
Tactics and the important concepts of padel
Technical training on rackets
The fundamental personal aspects of the teaching professional
Shots and technique
Grip / Handle
Waiting position
Court position
Flat forehand
Flat backhand
Rebounds off the walls - basic concepts
The side wall
The back wall
Forehand and backhand turns to avoid getting cornered
Corners
Two walls
Forehand and backhand turns for the two (2) walls
Back and side wall
Recovering balls that hit the fence
General reading of the game from the back
Forehand and backhand half volley
The serve
The return of serve
Lobs
Defending against an opponent’s smash
Counterattack
Back wall boast
Foreand and backhand volley shots
Body shot volleys
Four (4) types of lobs
Approach smashes
Bandeja Smash
Smash definition
Dealing with the direction of smashes
Moving
Basic point structure
Match situations
Basic pairing complements
Handling ball throwing exercises
Ball control exercises
How to manage group lessons
Padel school for children

MATERIAL SUPPLIED
Technical Manual Bool (PDF format)
Assistance’s certificate (PDF format)

There are twenty-four (24) units that includes one-hundred seventy (170) video – lessons of an average of ten (10) minutes each. Approximately, it lasts a total of twenty-four (24) hours of videos.

You will get a technical manual book that has one-hundred forty (140) pages with pictures and the theoretical concepts of each unit. (PDF format ready to download it)

Finally, you will get access to forums. It’s a space for interaction among all the attendees and teachers of Nito Brea Padel.

Zoom meetings.

The total duration of the course and the time the platform will be active is nine (9) months. Once this period is over, you will no longer have access to the platforms nor the videos.
The course does not have a start date since the platform is always active. I mean, those who register will begin to take the course from the day they receive their username and password until the following nine (9) months.

You will be able to choose the day you want to start your training. Also, you could take the course from anywhere in the world.
In order to get the official qualification of the Chilean Padel federation (FEPACHI) you must pass the final Theoretical evaluatio (FTE), two (2) practical works and the final practical exam within the nine (9) months of the course duration.

Once the course is finished, we will send all the information to the corresponding Padel Federation indicating the title obtained. They will be the ones who file and send the qualification by e-mail.

Although the course is designed to last nine months, it is possible that who are already coaches or players with a good level of playing could finish it before that date. The times and dates in which you wish to present the practical work and the final exam can also be managed by you according to your possibilities and convenience. You will have access to the platform during the nine (9) months, no matter if you have already passed all the exams and get the official qualification.

Although you will receive the complete course when signing up, it is advisable to take between four (4) and five (5) units per month.
I recommend you a dedication of approximately five (5) hours per week. It should be done in a continuous and orderly way in order to watch the videos, study the technical manual book and experience what has been learned on the court.
The units and topics are in correlative order. Thus, it is recommended to respect it as it will favor the good understanding of them.
About the theoretical evaluations (TE) and the delivery of the practical work (PW), it is important that they are done in the order in which they are established.
The idea is that you can practice as you progress through the lessons. So, you can be well prepared for the practical works (PWs) and the final practical exam (FPE). Start preparing the PWs from the beginning.
In order to take the practical part, you must pass the theoretical part firstly.

Total price of the course: 550 €
In order to ask prices and promotions for federations, clubs or Teams of Coaches: nitobrea@gmail.com
Payment method: Paypal
At the end of the payment process, you will authomatically receive an email with a link, username and password so you can start taking the course.
In case you do not receive it, I recommend you to check your spam folder on your e-mail address.

Which are the requirements to perform it?
Be at least sixteen (16) years old.
In order to take the online course, the students must have a mobile phone, tablet or camera to record the videos required for the practical works.

Is it necessary to have a certain level or play to take the course?
There are no level tests nor is it necessary to have a high level of play to take the course. A good level of play and the management of the thecnique will be only necessary for those who want to obtain an official diploma and to pass the practical work.
Throughout the course, the students will learn the concepts and technique. The students will have enough time to practice in order to pass the practical work and the final practical exam.

Is the course prepared only for those ones who wants to become coaches or can players take it to improve their level?
Although the course is designed to train coaches, it can be taken by any kind of player.
Padel Players will be able to learn the technique, the concepts and which are the most common mistakes and how to correct them.

How does the course be like?
There are twenty-four (24) units that includes one-hundred seventy (170) video – lessons of an average of ten (10) minutes each. Approximately, it lasts a total of twenty-four (24) hours of videos.
You will get a technical manual book with pictures and the theoretical concepts of each unit. (PDF format ready to download it).
Zoom meetings.
Finally, you will get access to forums. It’s a space for interaction among all the attendees and teachers of Nito Brea Padel.

Are the videos downloadable or do they come in DVD format for keep it?
You will not be able to download the videos. It will be only available to watch them meanwhile you are taking the course and have the platform active.
You will only download the technical manual book (PDF format).

How long does the course last?
The total duration of the course and the time the platform will be active is nine (9) months. Once this period is over, you will no longer have access to the platforms nor the videos.
During those nine (9) months, you must have passed all the theoretical evaluations, the two (2) practical works and the final practical exam.

Is there any start date or can I apply at any time?
At any time. You can choose the day you want to start your training.
The platform is always active. I mean, those students who sign up will have the platform available from the day they sign up until the following nine (9) months.

What happens if I have not been able to take the exams during the nine months of the course?
You will no longer have the chance to do it. In case you want to try to get the official qualification, you must get the “Distance examination”.

Can I finish the course before the nine months?
Yes, sure. You will find the whole course since the first day on the platform. Although the course is designed to last nine months, it is possible that who are already coaches or players with a good level of playing could finish it before that date.
The times and dates in which you wish to present the practical work and the final exam can also be managed by you according to your possibilities and convenience. You will have access to the platform during the nine (9) months, no matter if you have already passed all the exams and get the official qualification.

What is the methodology and recommended way to take the course?
Although you will receive the complete course when signing up, it is advisable to take between four (4) and five (5) units per month.

I recommend you a dedication of approximately five (5) hours per week. It should be done in a continuous and orderly way in order to watch the videos, study the technical manual book and experience what has been learned on the court. The units and topics are in correlative order. Thus, it is recommended to respect it as it will favor the good understanding of them.

About the theoretical evaluations (TE) and the delivery of the practical work (PW), it is important that they are done in the order in which they are established.
The idea is that you can practice as you progress through the lessons. So, you can be well prepared for the practical works (PWs) and the final practical exam (FPE).

Are there any benefits for those who have already taken the presential course?
All those who had already taken the presential course of Padel Instructor (Level I) will have an exclusive benefit on the price of the online course.

In this way, you will be able to add to the presential course all the advantages that the online platform has. This complement will be ideal for you to consolidate and incorporate all the knowledge you have already learned.

Also, you will be able to take the course remotely since the online course includes all the practical evaluation and exams. In this way, you will be able to get the official title of the Chilean Padel federation (FEPACHI)

In order to get this benefit, you must send an-e-mail to info@nitobreapadel.com by sending the following information:
• Student’s name and surname
• Date when you had taken the presential course
• Place where you had taken the presential course
• ID card (Identity card number)
• Phone number
• E-mail address

The School Management will contact you in order to send you a discount code that you will need to enter when you fill in your information at the time of registering for the course.

What official endorsements do the course have?
The online course of Padel Instructor – Level I is approved by the Chilean Padel Federation (C.P.F – FEPACHI) and the Uruguayan Padel Association (U.P.A – AAP).

What is the complete coach training structure of the School like?
The complete program consists of four (4) levels which has all the technical and tactical variants of Padel. It starts from the basic concepts to the high competition.

The first three (3) levels are complemented and correlative among them. The fourth level (Professional Coach) is open for everybody. It’s not necessary to have already taken a previous course at School.

The online version of the course is only for Instructor Padel Course (Level I)

What kind of qualification do the students obtain?
The official qualification that can be obtained are:

Instructor’s assistant. They should have passed the final theoretical evaluation (FTE).
National Instructor. They should have passed the theoretical part of the course, two (2) practical works and the final practical evaluation.

Is there interation with Nito Brea? Can we ask some questions to him?
He is the one who personally checks the courses and interacts with all the attendants. This is possible through direct messages or the forum.
The forum is interesting because you could solve doubts as well as gain from the experiences of other students.

Is there any limit to the number of times the videos can be viewed?
There is not limit. You will be able to watch the videos whenever you want, as many times as you want and from anywhere in the world where you have internet access.

The unlimited reproduction of the video-lessons will help the understanding of the concepts, methodologies and exercises. The duration of the lessons was designed to help the maintenance of concentration and optimal attention time.

The idea is that you can learn, experience on the court all the concepts that you have already seen along the court. Then, you will be able to watch the videos again for an optimal learning process.

Do the attendants have to take exams in order to pass the course?
Yes, sure.
The evaluation method will consist of:
• Eight (8) theoretical evaluations (quiz or true/false format)
• Final theoretical evaluation (FTE).
• Two (2) practical evaluations. They will consist of the realization and presentation of videos showing ball throwing with the hand, the usage of the ball basket, demonstration of technical gestures and displacements.
• One (1) final practical exam.