Your Learner Journey with Court Craft
At Court Craft, we make your pathway into LTA Tennis and Padel qualifications clear, supportive, and inspiring. Whether you’re just starting out or progressing toward advanced coaching certifications, our learner journeys are designed to guide you every step of the way. Below, you’ll find a simple breakdown of how our courses work, what to expect at each stage, and answers to common questions – so you can book with confidence and focus on developing your skills.
LTA Tennis Journey
Frequently Asked Questions - Tennis
I am thinking of starting my tennis coaching journey, where do I begin?
The entry pathway into tennis coaching is the LTA Tennis Assistant (Level 1) course, this two-day qualification is ideal for those looking to support group coaching sessions, alongside a lead coach. You will need to be 16 or over to complete this course.
I want to complete my LTA Tennis Instructor (Level 2) course, where do I begin?
Candidates wanting to progress to the LTA Instructor course must have completed an LTA readiness test (unless exempt due to WTN/historic rating), and you must have an enhanced DBS Check completed by the LTA or verified through the update service.
Do I need a first aid certificate to embark on my instructor journey?
No. You do not need a first aid certificate to sign up for or start the course. You will however need to hold a first aid certificate to complete the summative. This means that either during, or after your course, you should book on to a valid first aid course, this will enable you to complete your summative assessment and later, practice as a competent coach.
What is a summative assessment?
The summative assessment is an evaluation at the end of your training to measure your skill and understanding against set standards. This is done through a practical, video-recorded coaching session submitted directly to the LTA and graded by an assessor. Your course tutor will help you plan for this.
I've completed my instructor course, am I ready for the next stage of training?
Great, well done! The best thing you can do now is gain some experience on court, using the skills you have developed along the way. You must also become LTA accredited, which ensures you are safe to deliver.
Once you’ve gained some experience you can move forward to complete the LTA Coach (Level 3) course, this is a more in-depth course for those wanting to teach individuals and upgrade their coaching. You will have to complete the Coach readiness test (unless exempt) and ensure that your LTA Enhanced DBS check is up to date.
To find out more about all courses, visit the LTA Qualifications page here.
LTA Padel Journey
Frequently Asked Questions - Padel
I am thinking of starting my padel coaching journey, where do I begin?
The entry pathway into padel coaching currently starts at Level 2 –Padel Instructor. If you don’t have any previous coaching experience and want to find out more, we recommend taking the Introduction to Padel coaching CPD as a starting point.
What do I need to book onto the Padel Instructor course?
Candidates must have completed an LTA Padel readiness test (unless exempt due to ranking), and you must have an enhanced DBS Check completed by the LTA or verified through the update service.
Do I need a first aid certificate to embark on my instructor journey?
No. You do not need a first aid certificate to sign up for or start the course. You will however need to hold a first aid certificate to complete the summative. This means that either during, or after your course, you should book on to a valid first aid course, this will enable you to complete your summative assessment and later, practice as a competent coach.
What is a summative assessment?
The summative assessment is an evaluation at the end of your training to measure your skill and understanding against set standards. This is done through a practical, video-recorded coaching session submitted directly to the LTA and graded by an assessor. Your course tutor will help you plan for this.
Can I continue my coaching journey after the Instructor?
Once you’ve completed the Instructor course we recommend you get on court and gain some coaching experience. There are a number of on-court and on-line workshops that will continue to help you with your professional development. The Padel pathway is in development, and a Level 3 Coach course will be available soon.