LTA Coaching Qualifications Pathway

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

This enhanced two-day qualification (available from 1 July 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.

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

This enhanced five-day qualification (available from 1 September 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.

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

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

The level 4 Senior Performance Coach qualification is for coaches who work fulltime in a performance environment with 10-14 year old junior national players.

Find out more about the Senior Performance Coach qualification

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 

The master performance coach qualification is for coaches who work with high performance players and have the responsibility for their programme development and planning. 

Find out more master performance coach qualification

This two day qualification course provides the safety and training, practice and good standards necessary for the on-court tuition of padel in the UK.

Find out more about the padel coaching qualification. 

If you hold a LTA qualification prior to 2006, find out what it equates to now and the steps you can take to upgrade.

Download the guide to previous LTA coaching qualifications

Coaches with non LTA qualifications are now able to check their qualification against an ITF comparison to coach in the UK and access the LTA coach accreditation scheme.

Find out more about non LTA coaching qualifications

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 Coach Tutor Qualification (CTQ) course.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of running in-service training or leading a team.

Find out more about becoming a coach tutor.

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.

We are committed to inclusion and having a diverse workforce, allowing anybody to take their first steps on the LTA's Coaching Qualifications Pathway. To help us achieve this, we have a range of support, opportunities and targeted grant initiatives in place.

Find out more about inclusion initiatives and grants