This five-day qualification is ideal for for those looking to expand their knowledge of padel coaching, enabling you to lead in the delivery of group coaching.

Learning outcomes include:

• Develop more advanced skills in communication and organisation
• Have introductory knowledge of ‘observation and analysis’ of players
• Be able to provide general coaching advice across physical, mental, tactical, and technical domains
• Plan and deliver structured lessons from official LTA Adult and Junior coaching products e.g., Padel Xpress, LTA Youth
• Understand basic principles of skill acquisition, safeguarding and player development 

Please note: From October 2022 anyone holding an LTA Padel Instructor qualification, and who is delivering coaching activity at LTA Registered venues is required to be LTA Accredited.

For a detailed course overview (including reasonable adjustments, course prerequisites and assessment information), please visit the main LTA Instructor information page here.

Tennis Scotland is the independent governing body for tennis and padel in Scotland and provides support to member clubs and organisations. Our aim is to grow and develop a world-class, collaborative workforce, ensuring our sport remain inclusive.

As part of our workforce strategy, we want to:

• Attract, retain and develop our workforce
• Build a workforce community which services all areas of tennis and padel development
• Tap into our existing expertise to enhance specific initiatives
• Identify and engage with our coaching talent to create a workforce ambassador programme

For further information about Tennis Scotland, please visit our website