Recreational Coaching Courses

This non-certification* four-hour  virtual training covers Sport Safety education as well as the importance of quality standards to ensure retention and growth, age appropriate equipment, organizing play activities, and communicating effectively with children and adults

*Community Tennis Volunteer Training is NOT a course for coach certification

This traning includes online modules, sport safety education, a background check and Respect In Sport training,

No! This course is open to any level of player.

If you are interested, please consult our calendar of events to find out when and where the next courses will be held.

The Instructor Course falls under Instructor-Beginner in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

The objective is to develop instructors who will stimulate players’ growth and retention while promoting tennis as a sport for life by delivering a quality program. For the game to grow and for players to stay in the game, they need to experience enjoyment and improvement. In this course, participants will experience and develop the qualities associated with becoming a positive, motivating leader. Instructors will also be trained to scale and modify the game so that students can experience success with activities that challenge them with appropriate drills that match their level.

Coaches completing the Instructor course are ready to become tennis instructors in summer camps, parks, and seasonal clubs.

Instructor course participants will gain knowledge and competencies on the following topics:

• Lead and communicate effectively
• Display professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Control the focus and attention of a group.
• Present clear and correct visual demonstrations with concise explanations.
• Provide positive interventions that apply tactical and technical tools to improve performance.
• Manage play and practice environments
• Plan and implement the Learn to Play curriculum while employing Progressive Tennis so starter players can successfully serve, rally, and win points.
• Set up and maintain a group environment that is active, safe, and challenging while applying group organizational tools.
• Organize play and apply competition tools using a variety of competitive formats, set-ups and, scoring options.
• Be resourceful
• Awareness of Tennis Canada’s Wheelchair course and Active Start initiatives.
• Knowledge of Tennis Canada’s Pathway programs including Le Petit Tennis for Schools and Learn to Play.

• Minimum certification requirement: None
• Minimum age: 16 years old (can participate in the course at 15 and be evaluated and certified on or after their 16th birthday)
• Minimum level of play: 3.0
• Completion of pre-course workbooks, e-learning modules and Safe Sport requirements (background check if over 18 years of age, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders module, Declaration of Good Character, Code of Conduct) prior to the beginning of the course.
• Become a member of the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA).

35 hours of training over 5 days (2 weekends)

If you are interested, please consult our calendar of events to find out when and where the next courses will be held.

To find an Instructor course in Quebec, please visit the Tennis Quebec website.