Tennis coaching is a rewarding career as you inspire people to start playing the game and empower them to fulfil their potential. Every day is a new challenge, from young children picking up a racket for the first time through to players chasing grand slam success.
If you’d like to take that first step on the coaching journey, the coaching pathway can guide you through a coaching career, from becoming a tennis leader through to developing players to an elite standard with a level 5 master performance qualification.
Level 1 - Tennis Coaching Assistant
Level 1 - Tennis Coaching Assistant
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The level 1 coaching assistant course is the starting point for people who want to get into tennis coaching and become a coaching assistant. It will train people to:
- Plan and deliver a structured lesson under the supervision of a Level 3 or above Accredited or Accredited+ coach.
- Have basic knowledge of tactics, techniques and rules of tennis.
- Have a full understanding of the structure of Mini Tennis.
Find out more about the level 1 - coaching assistant course
Level 1 - LTA Assistant
Level 1 - LTA Assistant
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This enhanced two-day qualification (available from 1 March 2021) is ideal for tennis parents, enthusiasts, or keen players looking for the knowledge and skills to support group coaching sessions, alongside a lead Coach.
Learning outcomes include:
- Communication, organisation and differentiation skills for group coaching
- Basic tactical, technical, physical and mental development frameworks
- Other key assistant skills; from safeguarding to LTA Youth delivery
Find out more about the LTA Assistant.
Level 2 - Tennis Coaching Assistant
Level 2 - Tennis Coaching Assistant
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The level 2 tennis coaching assistant course is aimed at those who want to further improve their coaching skills from Level 1. You will be trained to work with beginners in a group context, without direct line of sight supervision by a Level 3 or above Accredited or Accredited+ coach.
- Plan and deliver a structured lesson using LTA level 2 coach resources
- Coach beginners in group settings
- Give advice on tactical and technical improvement for beginners
Find out more about the level 2 tennis coaching assistant course
Level 2 - LTA Instructor
Level 2 - LTA Instructor
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This enhanced five-day qualification (available from 1 May 2021), is ideal for those looking to build on the coaching foundations of LTA Assistant/Level 1, 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., Cardio Tennis, Tennis Xpress, LTA Youth
- Understand basic principles of skill acquisition, safeguarding and player development
Find out more about the LTA Instructor.
Level 3 - Tennis coach qualification
Level 3 - Tennis coach qualification
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The level 3 coach qualification course is for people who want to work full time within the tennis coaching profession. On successful completion of the coach qualification candidates will be trained to:
- Coach beginners and improvers in groups and as individuals.
- Understand the basics of business management
- Manage the work of level 1 and 2 coaching assistants.
Find out more about the level 3 coach qualification
Level 4 - Senior Club Coach qualification
Level 4 - Senior Club Coach qualification
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The level 4 senior club coach qualification is aimed at coaches who will either be managing a section of a commercial club or running a team of coaches in a park or a members' club. On successful completion of the senior club coach qualification coaches will be trained to:
- Manage a team of coaches.
- Work effectively with tennis participants from mini tennis red to adult competition.
- Understand advanced tactical and technical skills.
Find out more about the senior club coach qualification
Level 4 - Senior Performance Coach qualification
Level 4 - Senior Performance Coach qualification
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Level 5 - Master Club Coach qualification
Level 5 - Master Club Coach qualification
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The master club coach qualification is for coaches who are or who aspire to work at the very highest level of club coaching.
On completion of the course, a master club coach will be trained to:
- Deliver on court sessions of the highest quality to all club members.
- Design, implement and evaluate the process and outcome of club programmes.
- Display leadership skills to create and manage change in dynamic club environments.
- Mentor a team of coaches to ensure delivery of a quality programme.
Find out more about the master club coach qualification
Level 5 - Master Performance Coach qualification
Level 5 - Master Performance Coach qualification
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LTA Padel Coaching Qualification
LTA Padel Coaching Qualification
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Guide to previous LTA coaching qualifications
Guide to previous LTA coaching qualifications
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Non LTA coaching qualifications
Non LTA coaching qualifications
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Tutoring
Tutoring
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LTA tutors inspire and train the next generation of tennis coaches. The requirements to become an LTA tutor are:
- Level 4 coaching qualification (SCC/SPC or former equivalent).
- Be an LTA Accredited+ coach.
- Successful completion of the Certificate in Tutoring Skills (CTS) course.
- Be able to demonstrate experience of running in-service training or leading a team (this is indicated by completing the form sent to you once you have booked onto the course).
Find out more about becoming a coach tutor.
Coaching qualification upgrades
Coaching qualification upgrades
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We no longer offer upgrade courses from previous LTA qualifications. If you have any further enquiries, please contact the LTA Services Team via the contact us form.