LTA Padel Instructor Core Training (Level 2)

The LTA Padel Instructor (Level 2) is a five-day qualification (split into four core training days and one elective). This qualification is designed to equip candidates with the skills and confidence to expand their knowledge of padel coaching, enabling you to lead in the delivery of group coaching.

The coaching pathway for padel is in development. The LTA Padel Instructor (L2) is the current entry point to the pathway.  

*Please note, this booking is for the four day core training only, electives must be booked separately. 

This course is running on the following dates: Jan 20th 2026, Jan 27th 2026, 10th Feb 2026 & 24th Feb 2026

During this course you will: 

• Experience, observe, and deliver high quality coaching in a group lesson 

• Learn how to structure a padel lesson using game-based methodology 

• Develop the communication skills to allow you to communicate effectively with players 

• Discover how to integrate inclusion into every aspect of your coaching sessions 

• Explore the LTA Tactical and Technical Development Frameworks to learn the fundamentals of tactics and techniques 

Course duration and structure: 

This qualification is made up of two separate elements – Training and Assessment 

Training: Four days of face-to face (plus one elective) training time, separated by a minimum of four weeks (to provide time for eight hours of work experience and time to complete coursework)

Coaches can choose from one of the two elective options: Coaching Kids Padel or How to Coach the Double Glass. 

Training prerequisites: For optimal course quality and impact, the LTA Padel Instructor has prerequisites to ensure that the course demands are aligned with your existing knowledge and skills. For LTA Padel Instructor, these are:  

• Successful completion of the LTA Padel Instructor Readiness Test or have a current ranking within the top 100 of the LTA Padel Rankings. 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. 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.

Assessment: Final assessments are booked and paid via the LTA. Final assessments are conducted using a real-life lesson of your choice, at a venue of your choice. Assessments are recorded by you and then submitted virtually by video upload. For more details, please see the LTA Assessments page.

Assessment prerequisites: In order to progress to the final assessment, candidates must:

• 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. 

Upon registration, you will receive further details including full course packs.

Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations

Court Craft are committed to ensuring qualifications and courses are accessible for all. For those who would like to apply for reasonable adjustments (RA) or special considerations (SC), please fully read our policies and how to apply guide (found here: How to Apply) .

It is important to note, if the RA / SC is required pre-course (for LTA Readiness Tests, for example) or post (LTA Assessments) LTA qualifications, this must be done separately with the LTA. The relevant links for the different processes are included in the how to apply guides.

For Court Craft RA / SC, please apply no later than 14 days before the start of the course / workshop / online learning to allow the team to assess the application and give the required support.

Coach Support

Court Craft has strong links with the relevant County Associations within our jurisdiction.  The County Associations have a range of coach support, including grants.  Please click here for your relevant County Association.  Please act ASAP as some Counties would like applications to be made before the course starts.

Please note, by registering for this course you are agreeing to accept Court Craft’s terms and conditions and learner code of conduct.

If you require any further details, please email: info@court-craft.co.uk