Summary
Padel Instructor Core Training Level 2
A four day qualification ideal for:
- Coaches who want to run groups on their own or manage groups of coaches in running group lessons
- Coaches looking to develop their tactical and technical knowledge of Padel
- Coaches looking to adapt their coaching to different ages and stages
Prerequisites
Before you will be able to start the Core Training, you will need to:
- Complete an LTA Padel Instructor Readiness Test which Costs £45 (only exemptions for players ranked in the top 100 of the Open rankings)
- Be LTA Accredited or Hold a valid LTA Enhanced DBS Certificate (applied for within the last 12 months)
Course Outcomes
Competencies
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Deliver group coaching sessions at any Padel venue
- Be able to plan a deliver a series of well structured lessons
- Organise fun competition formats
- Gain a better understanding of safeguarding in a sports venue
Knowledge and Skills
The course will prepare you to run group coaching sessions across a broad variety of ages and abilities. A Padel Instructor plays a vital role in the running of any Padel venue.
During the course you will develop:
- More advanced communication and organisation skills
- Understanding of tactical, technical, physical and mental skills appropriate to various ages and abilities
- Observation and analysis skills to identify how to help players develop
- An understanding of the supporting programmes provided by the LTA for you to use in your coaching
What's included?
Core Training
4 days of face-to-face training delivered by an expert tutor.
Experience
x 4 hours of coaching experience (1x 4 hours with juniors, 1x 4 hours with adults) working with a lead coach to deliver group coaching sessions.
Online Learning
Comprehensive on-line learning system which supports face-to-face delivery. This includes supporting documents and video as well as online tests and video submissions.
Assessment
The LTA Final assessment: Final assessments are conducted during a real-life lesson of your choice, at a Padel venue of your choice. Assessments are recorded by you (using smartphone equipment) and then submitted virtually by video upload. The assessment is booked through the LTA website (Cost £55) where it will be externally assessed by the LTA.
Before booking your assessment, you will need to complete:
- A one-day Emergency First Aid at work course. Cost £120.
- Padel Elective: For the Padel Instructor course you will be required to complete one of Coaching Kids Padel or How to Coach the Double Glass. Cost £100
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