CERTIFIED POOL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
The Drill Instructor offers two opportunities to teach and promote pool:
- Adult Pool Instructor Program | Teach classes for adults only by becoming a Drill Corp Instructor
- Youth Pool Instructor Program | Operate a Certified PPYA location by becoming certified as a Drill Corp Youth Instructor
ADULT INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
Drill Corp Instructor (DCI)
As a Drill Corp Instructor, you will be able to teach Boot Camp Intensive Pool School (BCI), Competition Skills Training Class (CST), private instruction and access to earn commissions from The Drill Instructor products.
Drill Corp Instructor Operational Requirements:
- PBIA membership status is current and in good standing
- Graduate from the Drill Corp Instructor Training School by The Drill Instructor
PPYA | PLAY POOL YOUTH ACADEMY CERTIFICATION
Owning and operating your own PPYA program will be both rewarding and fulfilling in many ways. However, it is critical to have the right motivation for being involved in such a program as this. If your primary motivation for wanting to be a PPYA Drill Corp Youth Instructor is to make money, you'll most likely not be in business after one year because kids can tell when you really care about them.
It's understandable that your efforts should be rewarded. Your financial rewards will come as the result of managing your PPYA program successfully. Leading and directing children and juniors to build their character and pool playing skills requires a sound mind, a good heart, and the discipline and diligence to follow a proven curriculum.
Drill Corp Youth Instructor (DCY) Operational Requirements:
- PBIA membership status is current and in good standing
- Graduate from the Instructor Training School with PPYA Certification
- Cleared background check to work with children*
- Completed and signed PPYA financial agreement
*A background check is required and will be limited only to having no sexual offense charges currently against you or history of sexual offense charged against you or any member of your household.
PPYA Financial Disclosure
The financial rewards for operating a PPYA program are healthy. The actual details for these numbers will be learned during your Drill Corp Youth Instructor Training School. The following financials are hypothetical for this presentation only, but realistic based on the operation of previous PPYA programs.
As an example, a PPYA can generate the following annual revenue:
6 Enrolled Students $11,360
10 Enrolled Students $18,948
14 Enrolled Students $26,527
22 Enrolled Students S40,692
The total investment to operate a Certified PPYA location as a DCY is $7,500. You will be required to pay $1,500 of your total investment to attend the Drill Corp Youth Instructor Training School.
The balance for the PPYA Certification will be paid out of the revenue of your PPYA operating budget over two years ($250 per month for 24 months) interest free beginning 60 days after your PPYA is operational.
There is no financial obligation for the balance of your PPYA fee if your confidential background check does not clear or, if at any time during the twenty-four month period you become incapable of opening and operating your PPYA location.
A new financial obligation will be arranged between a qualified DCY for your PPYA if that DCY takes over your PPYA location.
Instructor Training Schedule for Adults and Juniors
Day 1-3 | Instructor Training Program Outline (10:00 - 5:00 PM)
Instructor Overview
• Becoming a Qualified Pool Instructor and Coach
• Joining the PBIA - Professional Billiard Instructors Association
• Becoming a DCI - Drill Corp Instructor Team Representative
• Developing Your Own Adult and/or Youth Pool School Business
• The 3 Steps To Building Your Pool School Success (Material-Marketing-Follow-up)
Teaching Skills for Group and Private Lessons
• Right and Left Brain Mental Game Training
• Physical and Touching Instructor Management
• Adapting Instruction to the Four Student Learning Styles
• The DO’s and DON’Ts when Teaching by Gender and Age
DCI-DCR Drill Corp Instructor/Representative Team
• Product Knowledge Training
• Sales and Marketing Training
• Business Operations Management
• Income Earning Strategies
(BCI) Boot Camp Intensive and Competition Skills Training
• The 3 and 1 Day Pool School Formats
• How To Promote and Populate Your Class
• Selling vs Telling Product Sales and Private Sessions
• Selling vs Telling Private Sessions
• Boot Camp Intensive Pool School - All Instructors Must Attend One BCI every Two Years
Day 4-5 | PPYA Instructor Training Program (11:00 - 5:00 PM)
• PPYA - The Play Pool Youth Academy
• The DO’s and DON’T's when Teaching Kids
• Avoiding Doing What Causes Lawsuits
• What’s So Different About Teaching Kids Anyway
• Lesson Planning and Results Reporting
• Background Checks and Liability Waivers
• Marketing your PPYA Academy
GENERAL INFORMATION
• You don’t need to bring any class materials; we’ll have it all here for you.
• You’re welcome to bring LapTops, Pads, etc.
• You're welcome to ship your equipment ahead.
• Suggested dress is the same as you would play a tournament final.
• Lunch is provided at the Instructor's school. On your own for dinner.
• Attending Days 1-3 is mandatory. Only PPYA Instructors attend Day 4 and 5.
• The class time flies by FAST! You will be challenged.
Take the First Step!
Register for the next class by completing the registration form above and paying your Instructor Training School fee.
