Level 5 - Master Tennis Coach Qualification

Five modules plus assessments.

Module One (days 1, 2 & 3)

Foundation Module

• On court overview of coaching methodology
• Introduction to coaching at Level 5
• Off-court exposure to tennis leaders across the industry
• Group teaching
• Group training
• Relevant feeding and drill progressions within a doubles context from closed practises through to open points play

Module Two (days 4, 5 & 6) 

Tactics & Technique

• Observation, analysis, teaching with PAS
• Technical checklist and effectiveness
• Development of hand skills
• Practical Interventions
• Increasing awareness of singles and doubles tactics
• Serve mechanics
• Observation of different movement patterns and how to apply this in both singles and doubles

Module Three (days 7 & 8) 

Business Module

• Vision
• Leadership and Management
• Negotiation
• Business Planning
• Business Metrics (KPIs)
• Scaling the Business

Module Four (days 9, 10 & 11)

Case Study Module

• Teaching and training principles
• Use of CDIEW as an analysis tool
• Tactical demonstrations
• Creating closed practices that deliver volume, energy and intensity
• Decision-making challenges
• Working with adult groups
• Practical interventions

Module Five (days 12 & 13) 

Mentoring Module

• Mentoring principles and application
• Introduction to mentoring project
• On court development of group teaching and training

Module Six (days 14 & 15) 

Business Module

• Customer Profiles
• Customer Journeys
• Customer Emotions & Loyalty
• Customer Feedback
• Marketing Budgets & Investment
• Marketing ROI
• The Different Marketing Channels
• Marketing Campaigns & Marketing Calendar

Module Seven (day 16)

Pre – Assessment

• Final assessment preparations

Assessment: (day 17)

• Final assessment

August 2021: In light of the current circumstances, we have decided to put the MCC on hold until further notice. We will use this as an opportunity to review the current course in line with other qualifications on the LTA pathway to ensure they are driven by industry needs and will service tennis in Britain moving forward.  

If you are interested in taking the course in the near future, please complete the expression of interest form so that we can contact you with any relevant updates.  

• Nine months of course contact time 
• Full course completion typically takes between 1-2 years  

• Hold the LTA Senior Club Coach qualification, Senior Performance Coach qualification or equivalent 
• Be an Accredited+ coach. We strongly recommend that you ensure your Accredited+ status remains active throughout the entirety of the course or that appropriate insurance cover is in place when undertaking supervised experienced hours that are a requirement of the course. 
• Have or have had a rating of 5.1 or higher or hold a play test grade 2. 
• Hold or have held a position as Head Coach.  

The full cost of the next edition of the MC course will be clearly communicated to coaches once it has been finalised.  

Dates for the next Master Coach course have not yet been released.  If you wish to receive an email notification when dates have been confirmed and applications have opened, please submit your details via the expression of interest form.

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 panel cannot be challenged.