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Learn to coach the Spanish way
BACKGROUND
The RPT was founded and developed in Spain and has now trained more than 50,000 coaches worldwide in the past 20 years. The success of Spanish Tennis over this period of time is unparalleled and it is on this success that the teaching methods and systems of the RPT are based.
Spain has not just produced a world-class player "every so often" but consistently over the years and this can only be done if there is a solid coaching programme throughout the country and a system that allows these coaches to develop their own players.
The RPT is integral to this system in Spain, in fact all the private Tennis Academies in Spain use RPT coaches including Sanchez-Casal Academy and the Ferrero Academy, 19 of Spain’s top 20 players are trained by RPT coaches including Tony Nadal, coach to Rafael Nadal, Antonio Cascales coach to Juan Carlos Ferrero and Davis Cup Captain Emilio Sanchez-Vicario. With this background and this success it is not surprising that the RPT is the fastest growing coaching organisation in the world today.
STREETENNIS
Streetennis is designed to introduce and teach tennis to the Under 9’s. It combines technical teaching with movement and co-ordination in a dynamic and fun environment. Streetennis is the Spanish equivalent to mini-tennis.
DEVELOPING A TECHNICAL BASE
It is essential that all players develop a sound technique from an early age. We will look at the technical requirements and how to teach sound technique for 20 different strokes from the basic groundstrokes and volleys to drop shots and topspin lobs.
DEVELOPING DRILLS AND GAMES
This part of the training covers how to build and develop drills for all levels of play. It covers feeding skills and how to adopt different feeding methods for better performance. It will also show a range of games and competitions that can be used to help develop a players skill at this level.
PLAYING SAFE
Another key part to coaching today is the safety of all your players. We will integrate a safe practice policy in the complete programme and work with coaches to ensure that they understand how to create a safe playing environment.
During the training programme you will be required to build and complete a workbook with the assistance of your course tutor. The workbook together with your coaching assessments will be formally reviewed to ensure it meets the RPT standards required to coach at this level.
COURSE UNITS Plan and prepare a series of coaching sessions
—Lead activitiesReview a Session
Contribute to the work of a team
Health and SafetySupport the protection of children from abuse
COURSE FEE £125
LTA REGISTRATION
Registration provides a simple check on safety and professional standards. The accreditation mean that a coach or coaching assistant has met the following criteria:
On successful completion the RPT course and associated tests you can apply to become LTA Registered.
BACKGROUND
The RPT was founded and developed in Spain and has now trained more than 50,000 coaches worldwide in the past 20 years. The success of Spanish Tennis over this period of time is unparalleled and it is on this success that the teaching methods and systems of the RPT are based.
Spain has not just produced a world-class player "every so often" but consistently over the years and this can only be done if there is a solid coaching programme throughout the country and a system that allows these coaches to develop their own players.
The RPT is integral to this system in Spain, in fact all the private Tennis Academies in Spain use RPT coaches including Sanchez-Casal Academy and the Ferrero Academy, 19 of Spain’s top 20 players are trained by RPT coaches including Tony Nadal, coach to Rafael Nadal, Antonio Cascales coach to Juan Carlos Ferrero and Davis Cup Captain Emilio Sanchez-Vicario. With this background and this success it is not surprising that the RPT is the fastest growing coaching organisation in the world today.
STREETENNIS
Streetennis is designed to introduce and teach tennis to the Under 9’s. It combines technical teaching with movement and co-ordination in a dynamic and fun environment. Streetennis is the Spanish equivalent to mini-tennis.
DEVELOPING A TECHNICAL BASE
It is essential that all players develop a sound technique from an early age. We will look at the technical requirements and how to teach sound technique for 20 different strokes from the basic groundstrokes and volleys to drop shots and topspin lobs.
DEVELOPING DRILLS AND GAMES
This part of the training covers how to build and develop drills for all levels of play. It covers feeding skills and how to adopt different feeding methods for better performance. It will also show a range of games and competitions that can be used to help develop a players skill at this level.
PLAYING SAFE
Another key part to coaching today is the safety of all your players. We will integrate a safe practice policy in the complete programme and work with coaches to ensure that they understand how to create a safe playing environment.
During the training programme you will be required to build and complete a workbook with the assistance of your course tutor. The workbook together with your coaching assessments will be formally reviewed to ensure it meets the RPT standards required to coach at this level.
COURSE UNITS Plan and prepare a series of coaching sessions
—Lead activitiesReview a Session
Contribute to the work of a team
Health and SafetySupport the protection of children from abuse
COURSE FEE £125
LTA REGISTRATION
Registration provides a simple check on safety and professional standards. The accreditation mean that a coach or coaching assistant has met the following criteria:
- A minimum level of qualification this includes any of the RPT qualifications
- A satisfactory criminal record check (repeated every three years)
- A valid ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ certificate and a requirement to keep this up-to-date
- Signed up to the LTA’s professional standards (see below)
On successful completion the RPT course and associated tests you can apply to become LTA Registered.
