STUDENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Katie Evans, Education Coordinator

Competition Organisers Course BEFORE UNIVERSITY LTA Referee Course Competition Organisers Course Played in local tennis competitions Ran junior competitions at my club Assisted with tots coaching at local club Assisted with more coaching sessions Assisted at county coaching linked with major events and Wimbledon Tennis Leaders Course Level 1 Coaching Course

DURING/AFTER UNIVERSITY Cardio Tennis University Tennis Club Training Role at LTA / Tennis Foundation Volunteering in sport (club committee, ambassador and roles outside of university) Week 1: Freshers Fayre Tennis Coaching whilst at University Tennis Coach at local clubs and universities Sports Volunteering Society Opportunities Level 2 Coach Club Forums/ Teacher Training Courses

TASK Draw your own flow diagram, reflecting how you reached the position of UTC/Enhanced Ambassador Include training/significant experiences that you think helped you to reach your current position Reflect experiences both before and during your time at university that helped you reach each step

DURING/AFTER UNIVERSITY Cardio Tennis University Tennis Club Training Role at LTA / Tennis Foundation Volunteering in sport (club committee, ambassador and roles outside of university) Week 1: Freshers Fayre Tennis Coaching whilst at University Tennis Coach at local clubs and universities Sports Volunteering Society Opportunities Level 2 Coach Club Forums/ Teacher Training Courses

DURING/AFTER UNIVERSITY Cardio Tennis University Tennis Club Training Role at LTA / Tennis Foundation Volunteering in sport (club committee, ambassador and roles outside of university) Week 1: Freshers Fayre Tennis Coaching whilst at University Tennis Coach at local clubs and universities Sports Ambassadors Society Opportunities Level 2 Coach Club Forums/ Teacher Training Courses

WHY DO UNIVERSITIES WANT TO OFFER CPD OPPORTNITIES TO STUDENTS IN SPORTS CLUBS/SOCIETIES? Increased workforce Helps to shape the student experience Community engagement Help students develop outside of their studies – soft skills are also very important Creates employable students Video

WHY DO STUDENTS WANT SPORTS OPPORTNITIES? Improve skills in focus areas Personal development Discover more about potential career paths Increased chance of employability

IMPACT OF SPORT AT UNIVERSITY "I've made a good living since graduating 30 years ago and feel very fortunate to have done so. My involvement in playing, coaching and organising sport gave me the knowledge, skills and confidence to sell myself to employers."

DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES University run courses Shadowing (e.g. coaching) Non Sports-specific ‘Formal ‘ courses (e.g. CSP Courses) Training Opportunities within University Tennis Mentoring (e.g. Ambassadors, STN) LTA Courses Event Specific Training (Formal/informal)

LTA Approved Courses

POTENTIAL COURSES Teacher Training Courses Competition Organiser Workshop Coaching Qualifications and Accreditation Further CPD courses Book Online

TEACHER TRAINING COURSES Duration: 3 hours 4 types of course: Primary/Secondary/Cardio/ Inclusive Aimed at students who will be delivering tennis in a school setting Can be held at your university (minimum 8 students) or found on LTA Course Search where students can attend for free Costs £125 for tutor to run a course at your university Students receive free resources following the course (DVD and lesson plans) to help coach tennis in a school setting Contact regional office if you would like to run a course at your university

COMPETITION ORGANISERS COURSE Off court 3 hour course The course is the starting point for people who want to run and organise local and recreational competition including Grade 6, Grade 7 and ungraded events. Attendees receive resources which will assist them in running competitions. £25 to attend Contact your regional office if you would like to host a course at your university Video

LTA COACHING QUALIFICATIONS Time Cost (approx) Pre-requisites Level 1 3 days over a 4 week period £225 - Contact a club where you can gain coaching experience Level 2 4 days delivery, 1 day assessment £409 First Aid DBS LTA Accredited Level 1 or equivalent Level 3 13 days over minimum of 3 months £675 All of the above - Have (or have had) a rating of 6.1 or hold a Play Test Grade 1

LTA Coach Accreditation Guide to Coach Accreditation and Find a Coach Tool

LTA PRODUCTS https://www.lta.org.uk/globalassets/coach--teach/documents/team-and-programme-development/growing-your-programme.pdf

Top Tips Identify those who might want to get more involved in your university tennis programme Talk to them about what sort of opportunities they might be interested in and why Look for potential opportunities and potential funding pathways What is the value of the training? Can they offer anything in return? Keep up to date with local opportunities Learn from others Network

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