Coach Certification Policy

The Indian Typti Federation (ITYF) Coach Certification Program establishes a standardized national framework for educating, certifying, and developing Typti coaches in India. The objectives of the program are to:

• Maintain a consistent standard of coaching across India.
• Develop safe, ethical, and knowledgeable coaches.
• Improve athlete performance and participation.
• Create a structured coaching pathway from beginner to elite levels.
• Support grassroots development and long-term athlete development.

ITYF believes that every coach is:

• A teacher
• A mentor
• A role model
• A leader
• An ambassador for Typti

Certified coaches are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, sportsmanship, inclusivity, and athlete welfare.

ITYF shall offer the following certification pathway:

Designed for:

• PE teachers
• Volunteers
• Community leaders
• Sports clubs
• Corporate wellness coordinators

Duration

4–6 Hours

• Introduction to Typti
• Basic rules
• Equipment
• Court setup
• Safety
• Basic demonstrations
• Running a beginner session

Assessment

Participation only

Validity

2 Years

To prepare coaches to teach beginners confidently and safely.

Eligibility

Minimum 18 years of age; Basic playing experience; ITYF Membership; Good standing with ITYF

Course Duration

2 Days (16 Hours)

Curriculum:

• Introduction to Typti
• Rules of the game
• Court dimensions
• Equipment
• Grip fundamentals
• Ready position
• Footwork
• Forehand
• Backhand
• Serve
• Return of serve
• Scoring
• Basic tactics
• Session planning
• Communication
• Safety
• Teaching children
• Teaching adults
• Basic psychology
• Ethics

Practical Sessions:

• Demonstration skills
• Feeding drills
• Partner drills
• Group management
• Lesson planning
• Skill correction

Passing Score

75%

Certification Validity

3 Years

Designed for coaches training players for state-level competition.

Duration

3 Days (24 Hours)

Topics include:

• Advanced stroke mechanics
• Strategy
• Game analysis
• Footwork development
• Mental preparation
• Tournament coaching
• Video analysis
• Fitness planning
• Athlete development
• Communication
• Injury prevention
• Junior development
• Women's coaching
• Match statistics
• Competition planning

Assessment:

• Written
• Practical
• Case Study
• Teaching Assessment
• Video Analysis

Passing Score

80%

Focus

High-performance athlete development.

• Biomechanics
• Performance analytics
• Strength & conditioning
• Advanced tactics
• Match preparation
• Tournament periodization
• Recovery
• Nutrition
• Sports psychology
• Leadership
• Talent identification
• High-performance planning

Passing Score

85%

Focus

National and international athlete preparation.

This level includes:

• Individual athlete planning
• Elite performance systems
• Sports science integration
• Data analytics
• Video performance review
• Leadership
• International competition planning
• Selection processes
• Coach mentoring

Only by invitation.

Responsibilities include:

• Training future coaches
• Conducting certification courses
• Developing curriculum
• Mentoring state coach educators
• Representing ITYF internationally

Every certified coach shall:

• Respect athletes.
• Respect officials.
• Respect parents.
• Maintain professionalism.
• Avoid discrimination.
• Protect minors.
• Promote fair play.
• Never encourage cheating.
• Never engage in harassment or abuse.
• Comply with ITYF policies.

Violations may result in suspension or revocation of certification.

Coaches working with juniors must:

• Complete SafeSport training.
• Follow child protection guidelines.
• Avoid one-on-one isolated coaching environments where possible.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

ITYF should consider requiring background verification where legally applicable.

To renew certification, coaches should complete ongoing professional development.

Requirements over a three-year cycle may include:

• Minimum 15 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credits.
• Attendance at approved workshops or webinars.
• Completion of online learning modules.
• Participation in national coaching conferences.
• Mentoring or being mentored within the ITYF pathway.

This keeps coaches current with rule changes, teaching methods, and best practices.

Coach certification shall be renewed every three years.

Renewal requirements:

• Active ITYF membership.
• Completion of required CCE credits.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Payment of renewal fee.
• No unresolved disciplinary sanctions.

Failure to renew will result in certification becoming inactive until reinstatement requirements are met.

Each certified coach shall receive:

• Unique Coach ID
• Digital Certificate
• Physical Certificate (optional)
• Coach License Card
• ITYF Coach Profile
• Listing in the ITYF National Coach Directory
• Permission to use the “ITYF Certified Coach” designation while certification remains valid

Certified coaches may receive:

• Eligibility to coach at ITYF-sanctioned events.
• Access to coaching resources and lesson plans.
• Invitations to continuing education programs.
• Marketing support through the ITYF coach directory.
• Eligibility for coach awards and recognition.
• Networking opportunities with other certified coaches.

Fees may be revised periodically by the ITYF Executive Board.

A coach's certification may be suspended or revoked for:

• Misconduct or unethical behavior.
• Abuse, harassment, or safeguarding violations.
• Falsification of qualifications.
• Match-fixing or corruption.
• Serious breaches of ITYF policies.
• Actions that bring Typti or ITYF into disrepute.

Due process should include notice of the allegations, an opportunity to respond, and a decision by the appropriate disciplinary body.

Any coach whose application, renewal, suspension, or revocation is affected may appeal in writing within 30 days of the decision. Appeals shall be reviewed by an independent ITYF Appeals Committee, whose decision shall be final within the federation's processes.

Within five years, the ITYF Coach Education Program should aim to:

• Certify 1,000+ coaches across India.
• Appoint State Coach Developers in every affiliated state.
• Launch a National Coach Education Academy.
• Deliver hybrid (online + practical) certification courses.
• Recognize excellence through annual ITYF Coach Awards.
• Develop a coach mentoring network connecting experienced and emerging coaches.