Leadership, management & finance For the Racquets Leader

Director of Racquet Sports Certificate Course #2

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Must Complete Course 1 | Self-Paced over 5 months | Online

Course Fee: $1295

You're already making an impact—but you're ready for more. This course builds on the foundation of Course #1. It’s designed for racquet sports professionals who are stepping into senior leadership roles or refining their ability to manage people, budgets, and operations at scale. You might BE in a leadership position or want to BE READY for one.

You will learn to lead with clarity, manage with empathy, and make financially sound decisions that grow your facility and your legacy. If you're ready to move from managing day-to-day tasks to shaping culture and strategy—this is your course.

Recognition of completion of this course can earn students the designation of “Certified Director of Racquet Sports,” by certifying organizations, if other conditions of membership are met.

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Course Snapshot

  • Who Is it for?

    Students who have completed Course #1 and desire to learn leadership, finance and management

  • Admission Requirements

    Completion of Course #1

    Beginner - but working - knowledge of Microsoft Excel

  • Time Commitment

    40 hours of learning to be completed within 5 months, self-paced, online

  • Instructors

    Learn directly from respected industry leaders Doug Cash and Ajay Pant - in personal teaching sessions.

What you’ll learn

Each module builds your capacity to lead people and operations while navigating the complexities of modern racquet sports facilities.

Learning sessions with both Ajay Pant and Doug Cash will be available to each student, to address personal educational needs to provide for a tailor learning experience to master complex leadership and financial subjects that are often quite foreign and new.

A private course discussion board is also provided to encourage peer-to-peer learning and connection.

When you apply, be prepared with:

  • Completion of DORS Course #1

  • A beginner, but working, knowledge of Microsoft Excel is needed to pass the course. An instructional video is included but, ahead of the course, it’s recommended that the student be ready for this requirement.  

  • Define your own personal leadership philosophy. Learn how to manage energy, set boundaries, and lead sustainably over time.

  • Develop an employee-first leadership style. Learn how to create a culture rooted in purpose, clarity, and care.

  • Refine your ability to delegate, lead under pressure, and manage complex decisions with emotional intelligence and structured thinking.

  • Build and manage budgets, understand financial statements, and develop compensation plans that retain great staff, all while you grow the business.

  • Strengthen your ability to influence without authority, hold courageous conversations, and inspire change—even when it's hard.

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Special features you’ll love:

Strategic Leadership Focus: Built specifically for professionals ready to lead racquets teams and entire facilities.

Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from respected consultants and racquets executives with decades of experience.

Real Application: Assignments reflect challenges faced by real Directors of Racquet Sports.

Credentialed Growth: Course completion supports certification through RSPA, PTR, and USTA.

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Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for you if:

  • You’re already in a leadership or management role and want to deepen your skills.

  • You’re ready to take on more responsibility and influence your club’s strategy.

  • You want to learn finance and people leadership in a racquets-specific context.

  • You completed Course #1 and are intrigued to develop more knowledge in leadership, management and finance.

  • You want industry recognition as a “Certified Director of Racquet Sports”

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If this doesn’t sound like you, consider exploring a different course.

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Yes. All three courses are 100% online and designed to be flexible. You can start anytime after the launch date and work at your own pace.

  • Not necessarily. Course 1 and the Personal Brand course are open to all and can be taken in any order. Course 2 requires completion of Course 1 and relevant industry experience.

  • You’ll earn a Certificate of Completion from the University of Florida for each course. Courses also offer CEUs and can contribute to certifications through PTR, RSPA, and USTA.

  • Yes. Each course includes instructor-graded assignments and optional consultations with experienced industry professionals.

  • The Personal Brand course is designed to be completed in up to 3 months. Courses 1 and 2 give you 6 months. Depending on your schedule, they can be completed much faster.

  • Yes. We work with clubs and associations to offer bulk enrollment pricing and continuing education partnerships. Contact us for more details.

  • No, you do not have to take all 3 courses! The only course with a pre-requisite and admission requirements is Course 2.

  • Originally launched in 2021, the DORS program offered one course delivered in two tracks—a certificate track or a master’s degree path. While effective, that format unintentionally excluded many professionals who were eager to learn but didn’t meet the academic or experience-based requirements.

    To make the program more inclusive and accessible, the original course was updated and divided into two sequenced courses—Course 1 and Course 2—preserving the same foundational and advanced content while allowing more flexible entry points.

    In addition, a brand-new course was introduced: Personal Brand Management for the Racquets Industry, which focuses entirely on helping professionals present themselves with confidence through resumes, interviews, and digital platforms.

    Now, learners can choose a course that matches their experience and goals—while still following a trusted, proven curriculum.

Still have questions?

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re wondering which course is right for you or need help with enrollment, our team is here to support your next step in racquets leadership.

Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.

Or email our team at UFDORS@hhp.ufl.edu