The LTA Level 3 Coach Qualification is a 12 day assessed course aimed at people looking to progress from the Level 2 and work full-time within the tennis coaching profession. The qualification is an assessed course with formative assessments being run by Coach Development Centres, and Individual Summative Assessments being booked and assessed separately via the LTA.

Upon successful completion you will be able to work independently and coach beginners and improvers in group and individual lessons as well as overseeing the work of Assistants (Level 1) and Instructor (Level 2).

The course is 12 days in duration, consisting of 12 days of delivery and a submission of a video based assessment. 

Assessments can only be booked once the core training days have been completed. Please click here for more details on Assessments or contact the Coach Development Centre running the core training. 

The course is split over a minimum period of 3 months and will cover areas such as understanding how to set up and run aspects of a coaching programme, disability awareness, how to work within the competitive structure in the UK and organise LTA participation programmes such as GBTW, Tennis Xpress, Cardio Tennis, and Tennis Tuesdays. Additionally, the course requires candidates to complete an online portfolio and gain a minimum of 27 hours experience assisting an LTA Accredited+ coach between the course modules.

Please be aware that LTA Coach Qualification and CPD courses use a learning management system (LTA Learn) that you may be required to access for course resources and/or online coursework. By enrolling onto one of these courses, your first name and last name will be visible to other learners on the course. No contact information is shared.

Course pre-requisites

• Hold the Level 2 Coaching Assistant or LTA Instructor Qualification
• Be LTA Accredited or hold an Enhanced DBS check with Child Barred List through the LTA that is less than 12 months old. Please note that volunteer checks cannot be accepted for qualifications.
• Hold a valid certificate of competence in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), or will have successfully completed the OFQUAL Level 2 in First Aid
• Have (or have had) a rating of 6.1, hold a Play Test Grade 1 or have completed the Coach Readiness Test. 

Candidates must attend all the sessions of the course at the same venue and pass all elements of assessment to be successful.

Additional Information

Please note, if the course is run by a Coach Development Centre, and not the LTA, any payment taken online or out of the LTA website will be sent straight to the provider.

Access, Faith or other needs and requirements

If you have any access, learning, faith or other needs or requirements, please email the CPD Provider at least one week before the course is due to start. Please also let us know if you will be attending with a personal assistant or communicator. The course tutor will be advised of your requirements and reasonable adjustments will be made where possible.

The Coach Lab is an approved LTA Coach Development Centre. 

Our organisation offers LTA qualifications at Assistant, Instructor and Coach. We also offer CPD courses for coaches from the LTA Official Course Menu as well as bespoke mentoring and CPD opportunities for clubs, coaching teams and individuals. 

The Coach Lab aims to create a collaborative community for coaches to begin and develop their coaching careers with expert and dedicated support. We aim to make coach development, accessible, affordable and of the highest quality. Driving standards, building partnerships and developing genuine High Performing Coaches to support the continuous growth of our great game. 

The Coach Lab is a collective of world class tutors and support headed up by Stuart Twigg. With a genuine track record in developing and supporting coaches from day 1 of their coaching careers to running outstanding programmes worldwide. We know the tennis and Padel industry and can provide detailed guidance and help for you to succeed.

It’s simple…EVERYONE is invited.

For further information, please visit our website or contact us on info@thecoachlab.co.uk