TENNIS COACH EDUCATIONAT EXETER TENNIS CENTRE

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EXCELLENCE IN SPORT

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COACHING QUALIFICATIONS AND PATHWAYS

LEVEL 1 ASSISTANT PASSED

Starting point for all 3 day course and for 16+. 3hrs of coaching experience organised. *Exemptions apply

LEVEL 2 COACHING ASSISTANT

Coaching assistants wanting to improve their coaching skills

5 day course. 4hrs of coaching experience between days 2&3 and 4&5. *Exemptions apply

LEVEL 3 COACH

For coach assistants who want to become full time coaches

13 day course – 4 modules of 3 days and 1 assessment day. 9hrs of coaching between modules with accredited/ accredited+ coach. Should be regularly coaching and have necessary coach experience. Committed to coaching and L2 tutor recommended.

PASSED and FULL TIME

COACH

LEVEL 4 SENIOR CLUB COACH

Designed for coaches who are managing a programme or team of coaches

13 day course – 5 modules of 3 days and 1 assessment day. Coaching experiences agreed with tutor, expect to visit other centres and experience other coaches. Should be only taking course if have a number of years coaching and working full time as a coach

PASSED

PASSED & COACHING

PASSED & FULL TIME COACH

VALID DBS and FIRST AID

VALID DBS and FIRST AID, LTA ACCREDITED. LTA RATING 6.1 OR PLAY TEST LEVEL 1

VALID DBS and FIRST AID, LTA ACCREDITED+. LTA RATING 5.1 OR PLAY TEST LEVEL 2. CORRECT COACH EXPERIENCE

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COACHING QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIPTIONS

LEVEL 1 ASSISTANT

This course is the starting point for people who want to get into tennis coaching and become a coaching assistant. It will train people to:n Plan and deliver a structured lesson under the guidance of an accredited coachn Have basic knowledge of tactics, techniques and rules of tennisn Have a full understanding of the structure of Mini Tennis

LEVEL 2 COACHING ASSISTANT

This course is for coaching assistants who want to improve their coaching skills and be able to work with groups of beginners on their own under the umbrella programme of a accredited+ coach.n Plan and deliver a structured lesson using LTA level 2 coach resourcesn Coach groups of beginners using different equipmentn Give advice on tactical and technical improvement for beginners of Mini Tennis

LEVEL 3 COACH

This qualification is for people who want to work full time within the tennis coaching profession. On successful completion of the coach qualification candidates will be able to:n Coach beginners and improvers in groups and as individualsn Understand the basics of business managementn Manage the work of level 1 and 2 coaching assistants

LEVEL 4 SENIOR CLUB COACH LEVEL 4 SENIOR PERFORMANCE COACH

This qualification is aimed at coaches who will either be managing a section of a commercial club or running a team of coaches. On successful completion of the senior club coach qualification coaches will be able to:n Manage a team of coachesn Work effectively from mini tennis red to adult competitionn Understand advanced tactical and technical skills

The level 4 senior performance coach is qualification is for coaches who work full time in a performance environment with 10–14 year old junior national players.

Contact the LTA for more info.

LEVEL 5 MASTER CLUB COACH LEVEL 5 MASTER PERFORMANCE COACH

This qualification is for coaches who are or who aspire to work at the very highest level of club coaching.

Contact the LTA for more info.

This qualification is for coaches who work with high performance players and have the responsibility for their programme, development and planning.

Contact the LTA for more info.

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EXCELLENCE IN SPORT

2017

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For a full list of courses available at Exeter Tennis Centre, please visit:

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For further information, please contact Ann Williams on: 07591 024361

or email: a.williams5@exeter.ac.uk