The level 1 coaching assistant course is the starting point for people who want to get into tennis coaching and become a coaching assistant. It will train people to:
- Organise tennis activity constructively and safely.
- Plan and deliver a structured lesson under the guidance of an accredited coach.
- Have basic knowledge of tactics, techniques and rules of tennis.
- Have a full understanding of the structure of Mini Tennis.
Duration and course structure
- 3 days
- 3 hours coaching experience
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Day one
- Introduction
- Mini Tennis
- Lesson structure
- Basic tactics
- Basic technique
- Feeding
- Demonstrations
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Day two
- Organisation
- Communication
- Initial assessment
- Tutorial
- Action plan
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Mentored experience
Minimum of three hours experience assisting an LTA Accredited+ coach during the 3-6 week break.
Completion of Level 1 Portfolio.
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Day three
- Mini Tennis awards
- On court assessment
- Portfolio assessment
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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.
- Have coaching assistant experience organised before the course starts. For help with this please contact your course provider.
Course assessment
- On court practical assessment using course materials.
- Portfolio of evidence.
- Candidates must attend all the sessions on the course at the same venue and pass all elements of assessment to be successful.
Exemptions
- If you hold a UKCC endorsed, 1st4sport awarded level 2+ in another sport you can bypass level 1 and take Level 2.
- If you hold a teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent) specialising in P.E. then you can bypass level 1 and take Level 2.
For exemption approval you will need to contact 1st4sport directly - enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com, with evidence of your Level 2 from another sport or PE teaching qualification. You should then forward this approval to the provider of the course you wish to attend.
Cost
The cost of the level 1 coaching assistant course will vary depending on providers.
How to apply
Level 1 coaching assistant courses are delivered by coach education centres and external training providers.
For dates and venues in your area please visit the Find a Course search.
The next step in the coaching pathway is becoming a Level 2 Coaching Assistant.
Reasonable adjustments are available and encompass any arrangements made prior to the delivery of a qualification, course or workshop to reduce the effect of a permanent, long-term or temporary disability, a learning difficulty, long term illness or permanent disability that places a learner at a substantial disadvantage.
Reasonable adjustments are required to be authorised by 1st4sport and the centre where you are applying to take your qualification. Please contact the centre directly to arrange this.