The LTA Leaders Award at Batchwood HPC

NEW COURSE DATES 2008:

28th, 29th, and 30th July we will be holding a Tennis Leaders course here at Batchwood. This is the first step to becoming a tennis coach and is useful should you be interested in part time or full time coaching or hitting in the near future.

If you are interested or know anyone who may be suitable, please call the course tutor Neale Proud

07971 963 472 or nproud@batchwoodtennis.co.uk 

The course is a total of 10 hours with both theoretical and practical elements

 

Alison and Neale really appeal to young people to get involved:

"Young people can play a significant role in club and school tennis and it’s important that this is recognised".

14 to 18-year-olds can attend Batchwood awards courses and become qualified as LTA  Leaders. They are given the opportunity to develop their skills and are recognised for their achievements and commitment. Throughout the course they’re encouraged to become further involved in tennis as a volunteer and in the future as a coach, official or volunteer.

Coaches and teachers can complete a local one-day training course. They can then deliver the structured training awards courses. The Tennis Leader Award is the first step and there is the possibility to complete additional advanced awards in specific areas of tennis. A certificate marks the official achievement of the Leader Award.

A club or school will direct leaders to leadership opportunities and possibilities to get involved working within tennis activities. This can include assisting in Ariel Mini Tennis lessons and competitions or even volunteering at national tennis promotions. Leaders keep a record of their ‘leader hours’ and get certificates of achievements as they pass set milestones.

Training and learning is ongoing with young people being continually introduced to working or volunteering in tennis. As a result of their experience leaders may choose to continue in a specific role in coaching, tennis development, officiating or volunteering. They will be offered opportunities on both a local and national level.

As well as individual certificates, leaders can be nominated for special awards both locally and nationally. Events are held for those who are making a special contribution to community tennis.

How to get involved

For further information on participating in or delivering the Tennis leaders awards, or if you are interested in taking part, please contact Neale Proud or  Alison Allard   on 01727 844250.