During these times of lockdown, this is a unique opportunity for coaches to invest time in their learning and come back even stronger to help grow tennis in Britain. The LTA therefore want to open up a series of webinars with UK-based and International experts for all Accredited coaches to engage with. Listen-in live and post your questions in the comments section of the platform to add to the conversation.
The schedule of online events is shown below, with booking links becoming live in the week leading up to each session. We will be confirming more speakers and dates in the coming weeks, so please continue to check back to book your place.
| Date |
Time |
Guest |
Detail |
Booking Link |
| Wednesday 6 January |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Julie Blackwood |
Julie Blackwood is a HCPC Registered and BPS Chartered sport psychologist working extensively within tennis. She supports coaches, players and parents across a full range of levels including the LTA Wheelchair National Age Group Programme and GB University team. Outside of tennis, Julie is the Academy Psychologist at Surrey County Cricket Club. |
Closed |
| Wednesday 2 December |
09:15 - 10:45 |
Esteban Carril & Julien Picot |
Esteban has previously coached Roberto Bautista-Agut, Jo Konta and is currently coaching Katie Swan. Julien has worked extensively on the WTA Tour, coached Jo Konta before Esteban and is now supporting Esteban in his work with Katie Swan. |
Closed |
| Wednesday 4 November |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Allistair McCaw |
Allistair McCaw is an internationally recognised leader in the field of athlete development and performance. With over 25 years’ experience, Allistair has trained a number of world class athletes including over 11 Grand Slam Champions and multiple professional sports teams and Fortune 500 companies. |
Closed |
| Wednesday 7 October |
09.15 - 10.45 |
Toni Nadal with Joan Bosch |
Toni is best known for his work coaching his nephew, Rafael Nadal and is one of the most successful coaches in tennis history. Joan is one of the head coaches at the Rafa Nadal Academy and former coach to Carlos Moya. |
Closed |
| Wednesday 2 September |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Kenneth Bastiaens |
International U12 tennis & cross-sport skill development specialist and the founder of Coach2Competence and creator of Multi SkillZ. Kenneth has recently been supporting the LTA to develop the new LTA Youth programme. |
Closed |
| Friday 19 June |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Judy Murray |
Former Fed Cup Captain, Miss Hits creator and mother to Grand-slam winning sons Jamie and Andy |
Closed |
| Friday 12 June |
14:00 - 15:00 |
David Martins |
Former ATP player, Level 4 senior club coach and London business consultant. Now the Director of the Tennis Business Academy, presenting on how to capture the current interest in tennis and grow your programme by 200+ NEW players |
Closed |
| Friday 5 June |
14:00 - 15:00 |
Louis Cayer |
LTA Senior Performance Advisor, Davis Cup Coach and Doubles Lead Coach |
Closed |
| Monday 1 June |
14:00 - 15:30 |
Amanda Twigg, Shane Deacon, Justin Sherring, and David Kirby |
Under 10 Performance Coaching Discussion |
Closed |
| Friday 29 May |
14:00 - 15:00 |
Lucie Ahl & Kate Warne Holland |
Lucie currently coaches at JTC and Kate is a LTA National Coach & Age Group Captain
|
Closed |
| Friday 22 May |
14:00 - 15:00 |
Jacco Eltingh |
Former Doubles World No. 1 and currently the Technical Director of the Dutch Federation
|
Closed |
| Friday 15 May |
14:00 - 15:00 |
Leon Smith |
LTA Head of Men's Tennis and GB Davis Cup Team Captain
|
Closed |
*Please note, booking closes at 23:59 the night before afternoon webinars and at 23:59 two nights before morning webinars.