MIAMI, Fla. — February 24, 2025 — Playbypoint, a leading provider of club management solutions for racquet sports, is excited to announce the integration of DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) Coach-Assigned Ratings into its platform for pickleball clubs, coaches, and players. This powerful addition allows clubs with DUPR Coaches worldwide to assign personalized ratings, offering a globally recognized and standardized measure of skill to guide players on their pickleball journey.
As the world’s most accurate global rating system, DUPR is trusted by players, clubs, and tournaments alike. The introduction of DUPR Coach-Assigned Ratings enhances Playbypoint’s role as a key partner in the growth of pickleball. By allowing DUPR Coaches to assign ratings based on players’ performance across key areas of the game, this feature offers players a clear starting point and a structured pathway to competitive play.
“Playbypoint is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower our customers and promote the sport’s growth,” said Andres Robelo, CEO of Playbypoint. “Integrating DUPR Coach-Assigned Ratings into our platform transforms the way clubs, coaches, and players engage with the world’s most accurate rating system. This feature is crucial for driving skill-based play, attracting new players, and fostering long-term membership.”
Andres Robelo, Playbypoint CEO
The DUPR Coach-Assigned Rating is created by credentialed DUPR Coaches who assess players in key gameplay areas, providing immediate ratings for players at any stage—whether they are new to the sport or haven’t yet competed in official DUPR events. This feature gives players a valuable benchmark to understand their skill level and a pathway to competitive play. At the same time, it creates new revenue opportunities for coaches and clubs through DUPR Rating Sessions. By providing a standardized rating system, Playbypoint empowers clubs, coaches, and players to contribute to the ongoing growth of pickleball, fostering engagement and long-term retention.
“We’re excited to partner with Playbypoint to introduce DUPR Coach-Assigned Ratings to the pickleball community,” said Katie Nimitz, President of MyJourney Pickleball. “This integration allows DUPR Coaches to offer personalized ratings and feedback, helping players track their progress and work toward their next milestone. By ensuring players are matched with others at the appropriate skill level, we’re enhancing their overall experience and enjoyment of the game. Now, every member, guest, and visitor at Playbypoint-powered clubs can receive a rating from a DUPR Coach and take part in skill-based leagues, open play, and tournaments, creating a more inclusive environment for everyone.”
About Playbypoint
Playbypoint is an all-in-one club management platform designed to streamline operations for racquet sports clubs. With seamless court bookings, membership management, flexible payment solutions, and powerful communication tools, Playbypoint empowers clubs to enhance efficiency, boost revenue, and elevate the player experience.
About DUPR Coach-Assigned Ratings
A DUPR Coach-Assigned Rating is provided by credentialed DUPR Coaches who assess players across key gameplay areas, delivering immediate, personalized ratings for players at any stage—whether they are new to the sport or haven’t competed in official DUPR events.
As a DUPR Coach, you’ll have the ability to generate these ratings, empowering you to guide players towards their next milestone while creating a more inclusive, skill-based pickleball community. Powered by MyJourney Pickleball, DUPR Coach offers coaches valuable insights into players’ skill levels and helps advance the sport through more competitive and enjoyable play. Coaches interested in offering DUPR Coach-Assigned Ratings and enhancing their coaching expertise can sign up at duprcoach.com/coach-cert to get started.
About DUPR
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world’s leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR’s dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 – 8.000 scale.
DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including United Pickleball Association (UPA), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), Major League Pickleball (MLP), Pickleball.com, Life Time, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League. It also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball, two of the biggest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.
