LEVEL 4 - ACS MASTER INSTRUCTOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

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The Level 4 Course is for the full professional certification for instructor/coaches. This credential is generally intended for instructor/coaches for whom this is their full-time profession. Candidates have proven their teaching abilities across many students and years, and are comfortable working with players at every skill level.

Designed to develop experienced, career-oriented teaching professionals, this credential reflects the highest level of certification in the Billiard teaching industry.

Candidates are required to demonstrate playing ability in line with the topics covered in this course, have been at Level 3 for a minimum of three years, and have reached the age of 24. This certification is recognized as an International Billiard teaching professional credential by the WPA. Fully certified members may run for the ACS Board player/business seat.

The following requirements and expectations must be met before a Level 4 accreditation is awarded:

• Demonstrate playing and teaching proficiency in all of the requirements for Level 1 through Level 3.
• Three-day in-person certification course or virtual course taught by online-endorsed instructor.
• Can certify instructor/coaches to all levels.
• Encouraged to enhance or develop CueSports teaching material.
• Can work effectively with advanced/semi-pro or pro players.
• Participate in promoting the sport through articles, league/tournament director, training programs, etc.
• Work or assist in specialty Billiard disciplines (e.g.., Snooker, Trick-Shots, Handicap, etc.)
• Participate in advanced training on the psychological/mental aspects of the game, for example, attending Sports Mental Training or Peak Performance courses.
• A Level 3 Instructor/Coach is required to work or train with a minimum of two (2) separate ACS Level 4 Professional Instructor/Coaches on separate occasions during the process of gaining Level 4 status. Upgrade to Level 4 must be recommended by two (2) Level 4 Instructor/Coaches.
• After completing training for Level 4, nomination for the candidate by the Level 4 lead instructor/coach must be approved by the Instructor/Coach committee, who meet on as-needed basis throughout the year.