LTA Director of Tennis
Applications now live for the 2025 Director of Tennis course.
For coaches who want to lead with purpose, influence others, and shape the future of the game.
The Director of Tennis qualification has been built around the broader challenges and opportunities facing today’s most forward-thinking coaches.
The course recognises that coaching at this level involves both deep on-court expertise and the ability to lead people, mentor teams, and create environments where tennis can thrive.
Through a series of immersive learning experiences, you’ll develop a coaching specialism, expand your leadership capability, and gain the tools to influence programmes, people and environments across the sport.
Spaces on the Level 5 course are extremely limited and you will need to complete an application in order to be considered for the course. The application process consists of:
Task 1: CV |
Upload a copy of your most recent CV. |
Task 2: Personal Statement |
A 4-6 minute video outlining areas of current specialism; what you would like to get out of the course personally; what impact the course will have on your tennis community. |
Task 3: Readiness Test |
If you do not meet the playing level criteria for the course you will be required to complete the Readiness Test. |
Task 4: Evaluation of Coaching |
A 5-minute video reviewing a lesson which you could then send to the Coach helping them enhance the level of their coaching. |
Task 5: Coaching Philosophy Reflection |
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Applications are now live for the 2025 Director of Tennis course - to sign up click here.
Applications close on Friday 8th August.
The Director of Tennis qualification is made up of a series of in-depth, applied learning experiences. Across the course, you’ll take part in:
- Pre-course remote learning, setting the tone for the journey ahead
- Eight themed face-to-face modules, covering areas such as coaching philosophy, communication and leadership, tactical and technical coaching, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, psychology, player standards, and the business of tennis
- An international visit to Valencia, offering insight into academy environments and global coaching practices
- Online mentoring training, to support your development as both a mentor and mentee
- A final specialism project, giving you the opportunity to explore a niche area of interest, apply your learning in context, and create something with real-world impact
Each element of the course is designed to stretch and support you - combining on-court coaching with off-court leadership, reflection, and professional growth.
You’ll be part of a connected learning group and engage with expert tutors, guest contributors, and your peers throughout.
The Director of Tennis qualification is aimed at experienced coaches who are already making an impact - and are now ready to expand that impact further.
You’ll likely be working in a Head Coach or leadership role, or have clear aspirations to step into one. You may already be driving programmes, mentoring others, or playing an active part in your tennis community or business.
This course is for coaches who want to:
- Deepen their expertise and broaden their influence
- Develop a personal specialism that adds value to the wider game
- Lead people and programmes
- Influence environments beyond their own court
- Contribute to the growth and future of tennis in Britain
To apply, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
- Hold an LTA Level 4 qualification (Senior Club Coach or Senior Performance Coach) (or Level 4 equivalent).
- Be an Accredited+ coach at time of application and for the duration of the course.
- Be working in, or have held, a Head Coach or leadership role or be working towards one
A robust application process will be in place for this qualification.
The cost of the Director of Tennis course is £2000.
The LTA is committed to ensuring that our qualifications are accessible for all, which is why it is vital that all candidates where possible outline any reasonable adjustments/or special considerations you may require prior to attending the course. Please use this link to outline to the LTA and Course Tutor the additional support needs that you will require on this course in order to maximise your learning.
The final decision made by the LTA Reasonable Adjustment & Special Consideration Requests panel will be made within 14 working days of submission and cannot be challenged.