WHAT’S THE AIM OF THE COURSE?

The Coach Qualification is for people who want to work full time within the coaching profession.
It is endorsed by the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) and successful candidates will receive Level 3 Coach Award, offered by 1st4sport and in addition you will receive RPT certification, International Coaches Institute Certificate and a Certificate supplement from the European Union. These additional certificates are exclusive to RPT delivered courses

The main objectives are to train candidates how to:

• Coach beginners and improvers in groups and individuals.
  
• Organise relevant competitions for beginners and improvers.
  
• Understand the basics of business management.
  

On successful completion of the Coach Qualifi cation candidates should be able to:

• Motivate and inspire people to play tennis.
  
• Organise relevant competitions.
  
• Understand the competitive structure in the UK.
  
• Understand the teaching methods from the Successful Spanish System (exclusive to this course)
• Effectively use the coaching process and its integral parts to improve player performance.
  
• Work on their own with beginners and improvers in groups and individuals.
  
• Manage the work of Level 1 and 2 Coaching Assistants.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION 

COACHING
You will need to show that you can plan and conduct a range of coaching session in both a group and individual situation. You may be required to teach junior and adult players. You will also be required to log a minimum of 8 hours of practical coaching experience supported by an LTA Licensed coach.

SKILLS
You will be required to show your ability at demonstrating the skills required to be able to effectively teach at this level. The assessment will assess both technical ability and overall control in deadball and rally phases and you will also be required to show your feeding skills. Assessments will be carried out throughout the course. You will also have or have had a rating of 6.1 or a Play Test Grade 1 

WRITTEN
You will be required to take a written test comprising of a series of multiple choice, true or false, short answers and planning questions.

PORTFOLIO
You are required to create a portfolio to demonstrate your understanding of the training programme. This will include lesson plans, coaching log, promotional literature, marketing plans, etc…

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Prior to registration, learners are required to: 

hold one of the following awards or equivalent: 

• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Tennis 
  
• 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Tennis and have had an ATP or WTA ranking 

and either:

• be an LTA registered coach, 
  
• have confirmation of attendance on a current/ HSE recognised Emergency First Aid CoursE (or equivalent)
  
• have confirmation of receipt of a positive CRB check via the LTA mechanism. 
• have (or have had) a rating of 6.1 or a Play Test Grade 1

COURSE FEE

£750 

This includes:

• Training course
  
• All course materials and workbooks
  
• 1st4Sport registration and certification fees
  
• RPT registration and certification fees
  
• International Coaches Institute certification
  
• European Union Supplementary certification
  
• Training and Course materials
• 6 months members of the RPT

Why is your course more expensive than others ? Our course provides additional training, information and certification which is not available on any other courses in the UK. The course we offer includes the RPT Spanish Teaching System, RPT certification and equivalent qualifications from the International Coaches Institute and the European Union.We also offer 6 months membership of the RPT where you can access a whole range of benefits, information and additional information

COACH LICENCE
Successful completion of the Coach Qualification enables coaches to join the LTA Coach Licence