This five day qualification (split into four core training days and one elective day), is ideal for those looking to build on the coaching foundations of the LTA Assistant qualification, enabling you to lead (not assist) in the delivery of group coaching.

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During the course you will: 

• 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

• Develop more advanced skills in communication and organisation

• Gain introductory knowledge of ‘observation and analysis’ of players

• Understand basic principles of skill acquisition, safeguarding and player development

 

In addition to the five-day course, guided learning hours are approximately 22 hours. This incorporates around:

• 8 hours of qualification experience, including practical video-based tasks

• 14 hours of online coursework on the LTA Learn platform including 15 Learn units, tests and tasks

 

On completion of the course, LTA Instructors are formally trained in:

• Cardio Tennis

• Competition Organisation

• LTA Youth

• Safeguarding