Summary
LTA Coach Core Training Level 3
The LTA Tennis Coach qualification is aimed at those looking to work full time in the coaching industry or deliver high quality group and individual coaching sessions part time.
Prerequisites
Before signing up to the course, you will need to:
- Have completed the LTA Instructor (Level 2) qualification or equivalent
- Be LTA Accredited or hold a DBS/PVG Enhanced Check with Child Barred List certificate, applied for through LTA. The certificate must be less than 12 months old from the start date of the course. A DBS may be accepted if you are on the Update Service but this must be confirmed with the LTA.
- Have (or have had) a rating of 6.1 or better, have successfully completed the Coach Readiness Test or have previously completed a Play Test (at a minimum of Grade 1)
- Hold a valid certificate of competence in either First Aid at Work(FAW), Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), Paediatric First Aid or will have successfully completed the OFQUAL Level 3 in First Aid
Course Outcomes
Competencies
During the course coaches will be trained to:
- Deliver individual coaching lessons to a range of players at a venue.
- Work with a player to set a plan to make them more effective on the match court.
- Run group sessions with 6-10 players over 2 courts.
- Increase their understanding of other areas which effect coaches such as developing a programme and an introduction to business skills.
Knowledge and Skills
This course will prepare you to lead group and individual lessons for a range of ages and abilities at your coaching venue. Throughout the course you will gain practical experience working with adults, but the skills are transferable to working with players of all ages.
During the course coaches will develop:
- Understanding of the LTA technical and tactical development frameworks.
- Understanding of physical and mental factors affecting performance.
- Be able to apply this knowledge to help players be more successful.
- Communication and organisation skills to work with a range of players.
What's included?
Core Training
To complete this qualification, you will need to complete the 9 face to face training days, 4 remote video sessions and coursework which makes up Core Training. In addition to this you will need to complete 2 face to face Elective courses (£60 for each Course -paid seperately) before progressing to Summative Assessment with the LTA (£70 - paid separately).
Experience
As part of this course coaches will be required to complete 9 hours of qualification experience across a minimum of 3 different areas. These areas could include learning from other sports, doubles training, LTA Youth Blue and more.
Online Learning
Comprehensive on-line learning system which supports face-to-face delivery. This includes supporting documents and video to widen knowledge beyond the course as well as tasks and reports which must be completed.
What's Included:
- Core Training -
- Day 1 - 3-hour remote video welcome session
- Day 2, 3, 4 - Module 1 - on court face to face with tutor
- Day 5 - 2-hour remote video session setting the scene for module 2
- Day 6, 7 - Module 2 - on court face to face with tutor
- Day 8 - 2-hour remote video session setting the scene for module 3
- Day 9, 10 - Module 3- on court face to face with tutor
- Day 11 – 2-hour remote video session setting the scene for module 4
- Day 12, 13 - Module 4
Access to LTA Learn course to complete online coursework.
The online coursework for the Level 3 course includes:
- Player Development Project- planning and delivery of 8x individual lessons with the same player. Coaches must evidence this with video footage and film a presentation.
- Module and Subject Matter Expert Tests- these tests will be used to check understanding from the face-to-face modules and online presentations on LTA Learn.
- Feeding and Demonstration task- practicing 11 different feeding/demonstrating situations, developing areas of improvement, and then completing the tasks again.
- Group Coaching Task- after module 3 coaches will need to film a 20-minute video coaching a group of 6-10 players on 2 courts. Passing this submission will be essential to pass online learning at the first attempt.
Online learning will be graded and contribute to 40% of your final grade.
Assessment
There are 2 parts to assessment. Your online work must be complete to progress to Summative Assessment, including passing the Group Coaching Task.
The LTA Final assessment: Final assessments are conducted during a real-life lesson of your choice, at a tennis venue of your choice. Assessments are recorded by you (using smartphone equipment) and then submitted virtually by video upload. The Tennis Coach Summative Assessment is booked through the LTA website (Cost £70) where it will be externally assessed by the LTA.
This must be booked separately to the course via the LTA Find a Course tool.
Useful Links
Related Courses
First Aid
First Aid Emergency First Aid at Work
