The RPT offers a comprehensive series of Professional Development Courses.
The courses cover a whole range of subjects and can be used as part of the LTA Coach Accreditation Individual Learning Programme
The courses cover a whole range of subjects and can be used as part of the LTA Coach Accreditation Individual Learning Programme
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With the introduction of the LTA Independent Learning Programme we are delighted to be able to offer the RPT 'CPD Your Way' Programme.
Simply let us know what areas of coaching you and your coaching team would like to develop, organise your group, agree some dates and we will come to you - simple ! email [email protected] for more details |
MASTERCLASS
RPT Masterclass is aimed at all coaches who wish to improve their coaching knowledge, methods and coaching business and is suitable for coaches working with all levels of players.
During the course, you will learn to:
SPANISH MINI-TENNIS
At the end of the course you will know how to teach tennis skills to young children using the proven successful Spanish methods. You will appreciate how the highly interactive Streetennis programme develops all elements of movement, coordination and balance and how to introduce the technical elements of the key strokes. You will also understand how the programme can be adapted to work in schools, clubs and open areas which do not have a court or for promotional purposes and exhibitions. This is a great programme for schools and large groups as it does not require access to a court
MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP
At the end of the Marketing and Sponsorship course you will understand the background and theories on these two key issues in sport. You will have clear examples of how to market your business and your programmes and to expand your business. You will also understand how to identify potential Sponsors, create Sponsorship Proposals and how to negotiate a Sponsorship deal and have discussed some practical examples of how this has been achieved and how you can develop your own initiatives to attract sponsors.
TETAFIME
tetafime (technical, tactical, physical and mental) is the RPT concept in coaching combining the 4 pillars of learning which have been combined to develop a complete programme. These key elements are intertwined and connected to help a player reach their ideal performance state. During the course you will be shows how these different elements are introduced and developed into each coaching session for all ages and abilities and how using this methods you are able to develop thousands of lesson plan options which will maximise your teaching and the players development
SPANISH DRILLS
The RPT has trained coaches in all the leading academies in Spain and has worked with their coaches and tennis Directors to develop a whole range of drills. The course will help you to understand the now world famous Spanish Drills and show you to to develop your own core drills for the technical, tactical, physical and mental sides of the game and how to be able to evolve a drill from its core.
IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING ERRORS
The course will show you how to identify technical errors in groundstrokes, volleys and serves and then how to use effective corrective techniques. We will introduce a whole series of physical corrections which will be supported by the technical knowledge and attention to detail which supports the physical corrections. You will also be encouraged to create your own range of corrective techniques and have the opportunity to share these ideas with the other coaches on the course to give you a complete library of corrections
SPANISH TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
The Spanish teaching progressions and an integral part of the overall Spanish teaching method which have proven to be so successful over the years. These progressions were developed by the RPT and are the basis of the whole technical teaching methodology for the key strokes. The course will cover the simple teaching progressions for the strokes supported by the detailed technical information that a coach needs to be able to help to develop fundamentally technically sound strokes.
ADVANCED TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
The Spanish teaching progressions and an integral part of the overall Spanish teaching method which have proven to be so successful over the years. The course will cover the simple teaching progressions for the strokes supported by the detailed technical information that a coach needs to be able to help to develop topspin and slice groundstrokes slice and topspin serves, drops shots, topspin lobs, overhead smash and half-volleys. It will also show a series of games and exercises developed to practice these shots
VIDEO ANALYSIS
Video analysis is a key part in any successful coaching programme. The course will take you through the whole process of developing a video analysis option into your programme. We will cover recording options, how, when and where to record, how to upload your videos to your computer, download free analysis software and how to use the software to be able to analyse your strokes. We will also look at how to identify the technical elements within each of the key strokes using the software and how you can then use these benchmarks in your own technical analysis
SINGLES TACTICS
A systematic programme has been introduced to help you teach singles tactics through a progressive series of drills, exercises and game play situations. The programme makes it easy to coach and easy to learn the key tactics required in singles match play and creates many variations for you to be able to expand and develop further coaching tools. One of the key elements of the programme is to help the players learn to think and plan and to learn how to become tactically aware
DYNAMIC DOUBLES
The course will cover tactics for different ages and abilities, games and drills for tactical applications, match play simulation and doubles formations. It will cover 2 up, 2 back, 1 up 1 back and then put into play a series of positional progressions and strategies which will make your players become more effective doubles players. The course does not look at the technical side of the players but how to get to move, think and play as a team to maximise their individual abilities. Each of the elements are covered through drills and practical applications.
PERIODISATION AND GOAL SETTING
Periodisation is critical in helping a player peak for performance and is key in helping coaches develop their performance players. The course introduces the importance of setting periodisation plans and the methods of setting plans for players of different ages and abilities. It explains the micro and macro cycles involved in the programme and how to adapt the intensity and volume of training. Although the course has a scientific base it is a very practical and gives coaches the tools to be able to design periodisation programmes for their own players.
PATTERNS OF PLAY
The Patterns of Play course will look at how players develop a style of play and how they learn to use these styles to win points matches. It will show how to work with players to be able to assess and analyse their own personal strengths and weakness and be able to develop patters around these strokes. It will also show how to work with players to help them analyse other players to be able to understand their opponents patters and to develop their own tactics and strategies to maximise their opportunity to win the match
SPECIALITY SHOTS
The Speciality Shots course will cover a range of teaching techniques, practices, games and drills to be able to teach and develop the speciality shots which are rarely used in match play, rarely taught in coaching sessions but can be the difference between winning and losing. From drive-volleys and drop volleys to acute angle passing shots, emergency and recovery shots to the last resort winner. This course will cover a whole range of shots required to compete at the highest level
TACTICAL CONDITIONED GAMES
The Tactical Conditioned Games course looks at a whole series of games and exercises which can be used to help players understand the tactical requirements of playing in the different match play situations. It will help coaches understand how to use the blocking technique to help players appreciate their strengths and weaknesses and also how to start identifying their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. From this the coach can work with the player to create a whole range of drills and exercises to develop their tactical awareness and their tactical application
RPT Masterclass is aimed at all coaches who wish to improve their coaching knowledge, methods and coaching business and is suitable for coaches working with all levels of players.
During the course, you will learn to:
- Understand the tetafime coaching method and its relevance in systemic coaching.
- Explain and use all 4 pillars of the tetafime system
- Practice solution-focused approaches to systemic coaching within coaching sessions
- Use systemic coaching and explore ways of developing more proficient and sounder player base
- Question don't tell, give the problem not the solution
- Understand the psychology of coaching
- Develop your own coaching philosophy
- Create and develop a personal brand
- Manage your career for life
SPANISH MINI-TENNIS
At the end of the course you will know how to teach tennis skills to young children using the proven successful Spanish methods. You will appreciate how the highly interactive Streetennis programme develops all elements of movement, coordination and balance and how to introduce the technical elements of the key strokes. You will also understand how the programme can be adapted to work in schools, clubs and open areas which do not have a court or for promotional purposes and exhibitions. This is a great programme for schools and large groups as it does not require access to a court
MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP
At the end of the Marketing and Sponsorship course you will understand the background and theories on these two key issues in sport. You will have clear examples of how to market your business and your programmes and to expand your business. You will also understand how to identify potential Sponsors, create Sponsorship Proposals and how to negotiate a Sponsorship deal and have discussed some practical examples of how this has been achieved and how you can develop your own initiatives to attract sponsors.
TETAFIME
tetafime (technical, tactical, physical and mental) is the RPT concept in coaching combining the 4 pillars of learning which have been combined to develop a complete programme. These key elements are intertwined and connected to help a player reach their ideal performance state. During the course you will be shows how these different elements are introduced and developed into each coaching session for all ages and abilities and how using this methods you are able to develop thousands of lesson plan options which will maximise your teaching and the players development
SPANISH DRILLS
The RPT has trained coaches in all the leading academies in Spain and has worked with their coaches and tennis Directors to develop a whole range of drills. The course will help you to understand the now world famous Spanish Drills and show you to to develop your own core drills for the technical, tactical, physical and mental sides of the game and how to be able to evolve a drill from its core.
IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING ERRORS
The course will show you how to identify technical errors in groundstrokes, volleys and serves and then how to use effective corrective techniques. We will introduce a whole series of physical corrections which will be supported by the technical knowledge and attention to detail which supports the physical corrections. You will also be encouraged to create your own range of corrective techniques and have the opportunity to share these ideas with the other coaches on the course to give you a complete library of corrections
SPANISH TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
The Spanish teaching progressions and an integral part of the overall Spanish teaching method which have proven to be so successful over the years. These progressions were developed by the RPT and are the basis of the whole technical teaching methodology for the key strokes. The course will cover the simple teaching progressions for the strokes supported by the detailed technical information that a coach needs to be able to help to develop fundamentally technically sound strokes.
ADVANCED TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
The Spanish teaching progressions and an integral part of the overall Spanish teaching method which have proven to be so successful over the years. The course will cover the simple teaching progressions for the strokes supported by the detailed technical information that a coach needs to be able to help to develop topspin and slice groundstrokes slice and topspin serves, drops shots, topspin lobs, overhead smash and half-volleys. It will also show a series of games and exercises developed to practice these shots
VIDEO ANALYSIS
Video analysis is a key part in any successful coaching programme. The course will take you through the whole process of developing a video analysis option into your programme. We will cover recording options, how, when and where to record, how to upload your videos to your computer, download free analysis software and how to use the software to be able to analyse your strokes. We will also look at how to identify the technical elements within each of the key strokes using the software and how you can then use these benchmarks in your own technical analysis
SINGLES TACTICS
A systematic programme has been introduced to help you teach singles tactics through a progressive series of drills, exercises and game play situations. The programme makes it easy to coach and easy to learn the key tactics required in singles match play and creates many variations for you to be able to expand and develop further coaching tools. One of the key elements of the programme is to help the players learn to think and plan and to learn how to become tactically aware
DYNAMIC DOUBLES
The course will cover tactics for different ages and abilities, games and drills for tactical applications, match play simulation and doubles formations. It will cover 2 up, 2 back, 1 up 1 back and then put into play a series of positional progressions and strategies which will make your players become more effective doubles players. The course does not look at the technical side of the players but how to get to move, think and play as a team to maximise their individual abilities. Each of the elements are covered through drills and practical applications.
PERIODISATION AND GOAL SETTING
Periodisation is critical in helping a player peak for performance and is key in helping coaches develop their performance players. The course introduces the importance of setting periodisation plans and the methods of setting plans for players of different ages and abilities. It explains the micro and macro cycles involved in the programme and how to adapt the intensity and volume of training. Although the course has a scientific base it is a very practical and gives coaches the tools to be able to design periodisation programmes for their own players.
PATTERNS OF PLAY
The Patterns of Play course will look at how players develop a style of play and how they learn to use these styles to win points matches. It will show how to work with players to be able to assess and analyse their own personal strengths and weakness and be able to develop patters around these strokes. It will also show how to work with players to help them analyse other players to be able to understand their opponents patters and to develop their own tactics and strategies to maximise their opportunity to win the match
SPECIALITY SHOTS
The Speciality Shots course will cover a range of teaching techniques, practices, games and drills to be able to teach and develop the speciality shots which are rarely used in match play, rarely taught in coaching sessions but can be the difference between winning and losing. From drive-volleys and drop volleys to acute angle passing shots, emergency and recovery shots to the last resort winner. This course will cover a whole range of shots required to compete at the highest level
TACTICAL CONDITIONED GAMES
The Tactical Conditioned Games course looks at a whole series of games and exercises which can be used to help players understand the tactical requirements of playing in the different match play situations. It will help coaches understand how to use the blocking technique to help players appreciate their strengths and weaknesses and also how to start identifying their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. From this the coach can work with the player to create a whole range of drills and exercises to develop their tactical awareness and their tactical application
