We have revised the dates for the Tennis Instructor Course originally scheduled for March/April 2019. The course will now be taking place in May. The course will still be taking place at Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre in Saskatoon, but the new dates are:
May 10 – 12, 2019
May 24 – 26, 2019
Candidates can register for the course at the following link: Tennis Instructor Course – May 2019 – Register Now
Questions about the course can be directed to Course Facilitator Colin Latchford at cd.tennissask@gmail.com.
Read on for more information about the course:
Tennis Instructor Course 2019
Tennis Saskatchewan administers the Tennis Instructor Course and the Club Pro 1 Course of the Tennis Canada / National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
Upcoming Course(s):
Tennis Instructor Course – May 10-12 & 24-26, 2019
Schedule:
Fridays: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sundays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre – 1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon, SK
All registrations must be completed through the TPA Online Registration system at the following link: Tennis Instructor Course – Saskatoon 2019 – Register Now
Applicants must complete all pre-requisites before moving on to the next level. Registration is online only, on a first pay – first entry basis. All fees must be paid in advance. A minimum of 6 participants (per course) will be required for a course to proceed. Participants should come prepared to participate, both on-and-off-court – please bring your racquet and wear athletic clothes.
What is the Instructor Course?
The Instructor course (NCCP Context: Instructor – Beginner) is the first level of the Tennis Canada’s “Recreation – Tennis for Life” certification stream, focusing on the LTAD Stage 2 “FUNdamentals”.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in the competencies required to introduce starter players to the game of tennis. Instructors are trained to use Progressive Tennis in group lessons (1.0 – 2.5 level) at parks, community courts and in school gyms. This course develops the leadership skills of an enthusiastic instructor who organizes practice and play, makes tennis accessible and simple to learn, and promotes friendships that support the growth and retention of starter players.
What will I learn?
The Instructor’s role in our tennis community is critical. For tennis to grow and for players to stay in the game, they need to experience enjoyment and improvement. In this course, you will experience and develop the qualities associated with a positive, motivating leader. As well, you will be trained to scale and modify the game your students can experience success with activities that challenge them with the right skills and play for their level. More specifically, you will learn to:
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 “Learn to Play” curriculum employing Progressive Tennis so starter players can successfully serve, rally and score.
- 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
Be resourceful
- Awareness of Tennis Canada’s Wheelchair course and “Active Start” initiatives
- Awareness of Tennis Canada’s Pathway programs including Le Petit, Tennis for Schools, and Learn to Play
Follow a process for making ethical decisions consistent with the Tennis Canada Code of Ethics.
Criteria for Entrance / Course Prerequisites
- Minimum certification requirements: None
- Participants must be 15 years of age or older (must be at least 16 years of age to be certified)
- Minimum level of play: 3.0 level player
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Completion of pre-course workbooks or e-learning modules prior to the beginning of the course.
- Become a TEMP member of the Tennis Professionals Association.
How will I be evaluated?
There are 4 (four) categories of competencies candidates must complete to achieve Instructor certification:
- Knowledge
- Leadership/Professionalism
- Demonstration (Playing and Fundamental Skills)
- Teaching (Unfolding a Lesson)
In addition, candidates are required to complete the Coaching Association of Canada’s Making Ethical Decisions Instructor stream online evaluation.
Candidates must achieve a “met standard” rating on all of the evaluations to be certified. If candidates achieve an “incomplete” rating on any evaluations, they must re-take that evaluation (or in the case of the knowledge evaluation workbook components, complete them). If they receive an “incomplete” on 3 or more of the 4 evaluations (1, 2, 3, 4), they must re-take the entire course at full price.
Candidates have 18 months from the date of their original course to complete all evaluations; otherwise, they must re-take the entire course at full price.
Instructors are trained
- To introduce players to the game using Progressive tennis in group lessons (1.0 – 2.5 level) at tennis clubs, parks, community courts and in school gyms. This course develops the leadership skills of an enthusiastic instructor who organizes practice and play, makes tennis accessible and simple to learn, and promotes friendships that support the growth and retention of starter players.
For further information, please contact Tennis Saskatchewan by email at cd.tennissask@gmail.com
