1. STUDENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Katie Evans, Education Coordinator

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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
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8. WHY DO STUDENTS WANT SPORTS OPPORTNITIES?
Improve skills in focus areas
Personal development
Discover more about potential career paths
Increased chance of employability

9. 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."

10. 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)

11. LTA Approved Courses

12. POTENTIAL COURSES Teacher Training Courses
Competition Organiser Workshop
Coaching Qualifications and Accreditation
Further CPD courses
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13. 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

14. 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
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15. 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

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

17. LTA PRODUCTS

18. 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

19. QUESTIONS?