The Level 2 Coaching Assistant course is aimed at Coaching Assistants who want to improve their coaching skills and be able to work with groups of beginners on their own under the umbrella programme of a licenced coach.
It is endorsed by the UKCC (United Kingdom Coaching Certificate) and successful candidates will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Tennis awarded by 1st4sport.
It will build on the skills learnt on the Level 1 course and will expand your knowledge of working with groups of players in different environments. It will also focus on running short format competitions that will allow beginners to enjoy competing.
On successful completion of the Level 2 candidates should be able to:
• INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE • LESSON STRUCTURE • WARM UP/ABCs
• MAIN THEME & PROGRESSIONS • TECHNICAL • TACTICAL • OBSERVATION & ANALYSIS
Minimum 4 hours experience working with an LTA licensed coach during the 4-6 week break.
Work on Level 2 portfolio.
• DIFFERENTIATION • HOW PLAYERS LEARN • SKILL ACQUISITION • TEACHING GROUPS
• WORKING IN A TEAM • FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
• ORGANISING COMPETITION • WORKING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Completion of Level 2 portfolio.
• SUMMATIVE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT • PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
The course is five days - 2 consecutive days followed by a 4 - 6 week break for mentored experience, a further 2 consecutive days followed by a 4 - 6 week break for mentored experience and then a final 1day assessment.
During the 4 - 6 week break, candidates will need to complete their portfolio of evidence and a minimum of 8 hours mentored coaching experience with an LTA licensed coach.
Candidates are required to have their mentored coaching experience organised before the course starts. For help with this please contact your course provider or your LTA county office.
The course is assessed in two areas:
Candidates must attend all the sessions on the course at the same venue and pass all elements of assessment to be successful.
Get a CRB Enhanced Disclosure processed through the LTA
Become LTA Registered
These courses are delivered by external training providers working with the LTA county offices.
For dates and venues in your area contact your county office
All Level 1 and 2 Coaching Assistant’s can join the LTA Registration Scheme which offers:
Find more information about Coach Registration
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU (CRB) ENHANCED DISCLOSURE
Candidates should obtain a CRB application form by emailing their name and address to crb@LTA.org.uk. Alternatively you may contact your LTA county office. Please note, the Disclosure must be processed through the LTA and be less than 12 months old at the start of the course. Unfortunately, the LTA are unable to accept a Disclosure completed by another organisation, regardless of issue date.