This workshop will provide Coaches with a foundational understanding of applied sport psychology. It will teach Coaches how to use evidence-based psychological principles in their daily coaching practice. The learning outcomes for this course are: 

• Understand the basics of motivational theory, and how they work practically on-court
• Be able to optimise the ‘motivational climate’ and environment for players during training
• Maximise player development by applying other key psychological principles to learning 

Coaches will benefit from this CPD by being able to better develop and retain players in their coaching sessions. The psychological coaching principles learned on the workshop will serve for all coaching environments, e.g., clubs, communities, and schools, and with players of any age or stage. 

Reasonable adjustments

Reasonable adjustments are available. Please contact the LTA Coach Development Centre delivering this course at the time of booking so that they can support these.

Virtus Leisure Management is an approved LTA Workforce Development Centre, delivering LTA coaching qualifications, including Assistant, Instructor, Padel Instructor, and Level 3 Coach. We also provide a wide selection of LTA CPD courses alongside our own Virtus CPD programmes designed for both coaches and officials across tennis and padel. Our courses cover everything from off-court development -such as leadership and coach-team management - to a variety of on-court technical and tactical workshops.

We operate through a network of hub and satellite venues across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Channel Islands, managing three Indoor Tennis Centres and two Indoor Padel Centres. Our main hub, Bromley Tennis Centre, is an official LTA Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) and hosts major events including the Kent County Championships and a range of national and regional competitions.

Across our network, our mission is to provide high-quality learning, local expertise, and accessible opportunities for coaches and officials - helping to deliver the LTA’s ambition to open tennis up and enrich communities through both tennis and padel.

At Virtus, we are passionate about sharing the energy and enjoyment of our sports through innovation, excellence, and a commitment to professional development. Our partnership with the LTA enables us to deliver high-quality, up-to-date qualifications and CPD pathways. Our tutor team continually evolves their own practice to ensure our courses remain industry leading, while offering clear communication and personalised support throughout every learner’s journey.

From your first booking to the successful completion of your qualification, you’ll receive a warm welcome and ongoing guidance from both our Virtus team and our partner venues. We are committed to building long-term relationships and serving as a central point of support throughout your coaching or officiating career.

For further information, please visit our website, call us on 0204 513 2676, or email us at coach.ed@virtuslm.co.uk to find out if we can help you with your coaching or officiating.