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LTA PADEL INSTRUCTOR CORE TRAINING

The LTA Padel Instructor is a five day qualification (split into four core and one elective day), is ideal for those looking to deliver excellent group lessons for adult and junior players.

THIS COURSE IS CORE TRAINING ONLY (ELECTIVE TO BE BOOKED SEPARATELY)

TO BE ABLE TO DO YOUR PADEL INSTRUCTOR COURSE QUALIFICATION YOU MUST HAVE THE BELOW PREREQUISITES IN PLACE PRIOR TO BOOKING

• Successful completion of the LTA Padel 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.
• 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 DBS certificate upon booking. 

Core Training is delivered over four days with online coursework through the LTA Learn Portal

Learning outcomes include:

• Develop more advanced skills in communication and organisation
• Have introductory knowledge of ‘observation and analysis’ of players
• 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., Padel Xpress, LTA Youth
• Understand basic principles of skill acquisition, safeguarding and player development