LTA ASSISTANT
This enhanced two-day qualification 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
COST OF THE COURSE:
£250.00
AVAILABLE DATES & VENUES:
9th & 30th January 2022
Cardiff Met University
13th March & 10th April 2022
James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre
9th & 30th April 2022
Newport Tennis Centre
5th & 26th June 2022
Wrexham Tennis Centre
3rd & 31st July 2022
Swansea Tennis Centre
2nd & 23rd October 2022
Cardiff Met University
Courses run from 9am – 5pm on all dates.
DURATION AND COURSE STRUCTURE
- 2 full days
- 4 hours coaching experience
There are two separate components to LTA Qualifications; Training and Assessment.
Training: The LTA Assistant course consists of two days of face-to-face training time, which are separated by a minimum of 3 weeks (to provide time for 4 hours’ work experience & course work-completion).
Assessment: The LTA Assistant course does not require a Final Assessment as it is continually assessed throughout the course.
On completion of the course LTA Assistants will be trained as a Court Supervisor and will also receive their Safeguarding Training which can be accepted as part of LTA Coach Accreditation.
DAY ONE
Unit 1
- Introduction to the Course
- Lesson Structure
Unit 2
- How to communicate effectively
Unit 3
- Helping players achieve success (Tactical and technical development)
Unit 4
- How to keep everyone active and engaged (Organisation and feeding)
DAY TWO
Unit 1
- Understanding safeguarding
Unit 2
- How to build confidence in young players
Unit 3
- How to differentiate
Unit 4
- Developing Assistant skills
Unit 5
- How to support competitions
MENTORED EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three hours experience assisting an LTA Accredited or Accredited+ coach during the 3-6 week break.
The LTA strongly recommends that a coach has appropriate insurance cover when undertaking supervised experienced hours that are a requirement of the course.
Completion of Level 1 Portfolio.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
- Be a minimum of 16 on the first day of the course.
- Have a signed letter of deployment from the club where coaching experience will be undertaken or request a letter of deployment from the course provider.
HOW TO APPLY
To book a place on this course simply click on the button below, choose a suitable date / location and then complete the registration form and payment section: