LTA Tennis Coach (Level 3)

The LTA Tennis Coach qualification (Level 3) is an eleven-day qualification (split into nine days of core training days and two electives). It is ideal for those wanting a career in tennis coaching, for those wishing to add coaching individuals to their skill set, or for those wishing to upgrade their coaching to the next level.

*Please note, this booking is for the nine-day core training plus remote sessions only, electives must be booked separately.

This course is running on the following dates:

Remote sessions: these will meet online via the LTA Learn platform

• 14th May 2026 (10am – 1pm)
• 18th June 2026 (10am – 12pm)
• 16th July 2026 (10am – 12pm)
• 3rd September (10am – 12pm)

Face to Face sessions:

• 18th, 19th & 20th May 2026
• 21st & 22nd June 2026
• 24th & 27th July 2026
• 5th & 6th September 2026

During this course you will:
• Gain a developed understanding of observation and analysis and learn how to use this to drive your coaching sessions.
• Improve your players’ match play via match charting, statistics, goal setting, and game-realistic drills.
• Study, and practically use the tactical and technical fundamentals that drive coaching knowledge
• Understand the basics of Strength and Conditioning for tennis and understand how to implement them with players of any standard.
• Practically apply a framework that will enable you to better coach players with disability
• Learn how to build a tennis programme, including how to develop yourself
• Take a deeper look at doubles coaching

Course duration and structure:
This qualification is made up of eleven days, comprised of nine days’ core training and two electives. There are also 4 remote sessions which candidates must attend.

Training: Core training is split into modules of two or three days, and each has a pre-module remote session which is delivered via collaborate on LTA Learn by your course tutor. Candidates must attend all face-to-face and remote sessions. Candidates can choose two electives from a choice of three: Coaching Female Players: From Physique to Technique, Performance Coaching: Standards, Principles & Drills, or Improve Players Faster with 4 Learning Strategies.
*Electives are booked and paid for separately.

Training prerequisites – Candidates must:
• Hold the LTA Instructor qualification (or Level 2 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.

• Have (or have had) a rating of 6.1 (post 2003) or better, have a current singles WTN of 22.00 (male) or 25.00 (female), have successfully completed the Coach Readiness Test or have previously completed a Play Test (at a minimum of Grade
** 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.

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

Assessment prerequisites – Candidates must:
• Fully complete all 11 training days (core and elective) and all coursework tasks before they can book their final assessment.
• A pass mark from the group assessment on day 9 of the core training must be attained.
• 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