Become a LTA Tennis Instructor
I am so glad I waited to do the Instructor course. I feel much more confident and skilled to be the best I can be. I’m now putting it into practice at my local club, and am LOVING coaching!
Level up. Lead sessions. Become the coach everyone remembers
This 5 day qualifcation (4 core training days plus one elective day) is your chance to step forward , take charge , and lead group coaching with confidence. If you've completed the LTA assistant course and you'ready for more responsbility , more skill , and more impact - this is where your coaching journey starts.
What You'll learn
You'll grow the capabilities that make a coach impactful
- Coach across all 4 development areas
Learn how to guide players physically , mentally , tactically and technically - the full coaching toolkit.
- Plan and deliver structured , high energy lessons
Use official LTA coaching products like Cardio Tennis , Tennis Xpress and FAGE LTA Youth to run sessions that feel energetic and coach driven.
- Communicate and organise like a leader
Build advanced skills that make your sessions smooth , engaging and unforgetable.
- Start obesrving and analysing players with purpose
Learn how to spot what players need and help them grow.
- Understand the essentials of great coaching
Skills progression , safeguarding , player development - the essentials that set you apart.
Guided Learning Hours
Alongside the 5 training days , you'll complete around 22 learning hours including
- 8 hours of qualification expeirence with video based tasks
- 14 hours of online coursework on the LTA learn platform , including 15 units , tests and tasks.
What You'll be Qualifed in
By the end , you'll be formally trained in
- Cardio Tennis
- Compeititon organisation
- FAGE LTA Youth
- Safeguarding
This qualification is built for anyone who wants to step up , lead sessions , and make a real impact on court. Whether you're a parent , player , volunteer or someone discovering coaching for the frist time , this course gives you the confidence , skills and support to succeed.
I am so glad I waited to do the Instructor course. I feel much more confident and skilled to be the best I can be. I’m now putting it into practice at my local club, and am LOVING coaching!
This five day qualification (split into four core training days and one elective day), is ideal for those looking to build on the coaching foundations of the LTA Assistant qualification, enabling you to lead in the delivery of group coaching.
During the course you will:
- Be able to provide general coaching advice across physical, mental, tactical and technical domains
- Plan and deliver structured lessons from official LTA Adult and Junior coaching products, e.g., Cardio Tennis, Tennis Xpress, LTA Youth
- Develop more advanced skills in communication and organisation
- Gain introductory knowledge of ‘observation and analysis’ of players
- Understand basic principles of skill acquisition, safeguarding and player development
In addition to the five-day course, guided learning hours are approximately 22 hours. This incorporates around:
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8 hours of qualification experience, including practical video-based tasks
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14 hours of online coursework on the LTA Learn platform including 15 Learn units, tests and tasks
On completion of the course, LTA Instructors are formally trained in:
- Cardio Tennis
- Competition Organisation
- LTA Youth
- Safeguarding
LTA Instructors are trained to lead dynamic , high quality group coaching in any setting - clubs , schools , leisure centres or smaller venues without an LTA coach (L3)
The course is delivered through beginner and intermediate group coaching but every skill you learn is designed to work with any age and any level of player. The focus is simple : give instructors the practical tools , confidence , and on court presence to run safe , enagaing and inclusive sessions from day one.
LTA instructors are typically located across
- Vast coaching programmes
- School and community outreach
- Leisure centres
- Smaller venues without a L3 coach
The qualification builds coaches who can grow participation , support player development, and deliver a consistent positive experience wherever they coach.
There are two separate components to LTA Qualifications: Training and Assessment.
- Training: The LTA Instructor course consists of five days of face-to-face training, separated by a minimum of four weeks. This allows time for eight hours’ work experience and coursework completion.
For the LTA Instructor course, the five days of learning are split into core and elective days. There are four days of core training and one day of elective. Core and elective training is booked (and paid for) on the LTA Course Search Tool.
Coaches can choose from one of the two following Elective options: Great Group Coaching: 30+ Drills and Games to End Your Tennis Lesson or Great Group Coaching: Repetition vs Realism
- Assessment: Final assessments are conducted during a real-life lesson of your choice, at a tennis venue of your choice. Assessments are recorded by you (using smartphone equipment) and then submitted virtually by video upload. For more details please see the Assessments page.
Each step on the LTA Instructor journey is booked and paid for separately to spread costs and allow you to move forward at your own pace
For optimal course quality and impact, the LTA Instructor has prerequisites to ensure that the course demands are aligned with your existing knowledge and skills. For LTA Instructor, these are:
- A current or previous rating of 7.1 (post 2003) or higher, a current singles WTN of 25.00 (male) or 27.00 (female) OR successful completion of an Instructor Readiness Test. The Readiness Test can take up to two weeks to be assessed once submitted - please allow sufficient time for this when signing up for the course.
- Hold the LTA Tennis Assistant (or Level 1 equivalent)
- Be LTA Accredited or hold a DBS/PVG Enhanced Check with Child Barred List certificate applied for in the past 12 months through LTA/Tennis Scotland (volunteer certificates cannot be accepted). A DBS can be accepted if you are on the Update Service - see here for more details. Please note that it may take at least eight weeks for a DBS to be processed and you must hold a valid LTA DBS certificate upon booking.
- Candidates must fully complete five training days (core and elective) and all coursework tasks before they can book their final assessment. The elective day can be completed before, during or after the Core Training.
- Hold a valid First Aid certificate of competence - this is to ensure you are safe to practice upon qualifying.
The LTA is committed to ensuring that our qualifications are accessible for all, which is why it is vital that all candidates where possible outline any reasonable adjustments/or special considerations you may require prior to attending the course. Please use this link to outline to the Coach Development Centre, LTA and Course Tutor the additional support needs that you will require on this course in order to maximise your learning.
The final decision made by the LTA Reasonable Adjustment & Special Consideration Requests panel will be made within 14 working days of submission and cannot be challenged.
Secure your spot today.
- Qualification Training is booked (and paid) via LTA Coach Development Centres (our official external training provider network).
- Qualification Assessment is booked (and paid) via the Course Search Tool.
- For specific costs, dates and venues in your area please visit the Course Search Tool.
