Is TPI Certification Worth It? Level 1 or Higher?
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Vincent Ulibarri
1 year, 4 months ago
Hey everyone,
I’m currently looking into the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certifications and would love to hear some feedback, especially regarding Level 1. I’ve heard great things about the program and its resources, but I’m trying to gauge whether it’s truly worth the time and investment.
Level 1: Is this a good starting point, or is it mostly introductory content that won’t be as beneficial long-term?
Level 2-3: For those who have completed the higher levels, do they provide significantly more value compared to Level 1? What kind of practical application have you experienced from these advanced courses?
Recommendations: If you could choose one level to pursue, which would you recommend and why?
I know Tyler has a deep understanding of TPI, so I’m particularly interested in his insights on whether these certifications are really worth it or if there’s a better path to take for someone starting out.
Thanks in advance for all the feedback!
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Tyler Ferrell
Coach
1 year, 4 months ago
Hi Vincent,
Hopefully, others will add their thoughts. As you indicated, I've gone through lots of the TPI classes, but not as much in the last 10 years or so. My study history started with TPI, then I moved on to CHEK Institute and then since 2015 I've been focusing on the work of Guy Voyer (SomaTraining and SomaTherapy). Along the way, I've also taken a number of classes in golf, biomechanics, and fitness. Never stop learning :)
I think TPI provides a good base understanding. It covers the body swing connection, the kinematic sequence, and working as a team. I think it sometimes struggles to link the swing patterns and explain the body in a high level of detail. But it's well put together and will give you some tools and protocols that you can start with.
I've taken all the level 2 and 3 with exception to the power track. I might take those next year since I've nearly finished my Soma program and will be looking for things to continue to study. I think the level 2 and 3 do provide more value when added to level 1. And they tend to focus more on a single facet (fitness, golf, medical, junior) instead of a little bit of everything.
Which single level to pursue is really dependent on your goals. If you're a fitness trainer, the fitness (or power) track makes more sense. If you want to run a group junior program , the junior program is good. If you are a Physio, the medical gives a different system for evaluating the body. If you teach golf, the golf track provides a good baseline of ball flight understanding and flow charts for working with golfers on specific swing issues.
Curious to hear other coaches thoughts if they read this,
Tyler