Coaching

Coaching Grants

Inclusion initiatives and Grants

 

Tennis Opened Up is a vision for tennis to be truly open to all, no matter their background. This will only be fully achieved when every person’s experience of tennis and padel, in every place it is played, makes them feel included. We want to make sure our qualifications are welcoming and accessible to all, so that anyone can take their first steps on our Coaching Qualifications Pathway. 

If you are unsure if you may qualify for funding towards your qualification please speak to your local Coach Development Centre or LTA Tennis County. 

 

Female Support and Funding

If you’re keen to get into coaching, you can access a free female taster course to try things out and see if it’s right for you. You can book onto one of the courses on the LTA Course Search Tool or speak to one of our Coach Development Centres directly. 

Discounted opportunities to qualify may also be available through your local Coach Development Centre. If you’re interested in a course taking place, you can contact them directly to discuss.  

 

Disability Grants

We’re committed to ‘Opening Up’ tennis with the hope of supporting more disabled people to become part of the future tennis coaching workforce in the UK.  

If you’re disabled and/or have a long-term health condition that has lasted more than 12 months, we can support you on your journey to becoming a tennis coach.  

Our new Coach Grant Scheme for Disabled People aims to support up to 50% of your course fee at Assistant or Instructor Level and a maximum of £300 at Level 3. If you wish to discuss this support and/or any reasonable adjustment that you may require on any course, please do get in touch with your local Coach Development Centre or speak to us. 

Applicants interested in applying for the grant should follow this application link. 

The LTA is committed to ensuring that our qualifications are accessible for all, which is why it is vital that all candidates where possible outline any reasonable adjustments/or special considerations you may require prior to attending the course. Please use this link to outline to the Coach Development Centre, LTA and Course Tutor the additional support needs that you will require on this course in order to maximise your learning.

The final decision made by the LTA Reasonable Adjustment panel cannot be challenged. 

 

Grants for Ethnically Diverse Coaches in Derbyshire

In partnership with the LTA, Derbyshire Tennis are looking to increase the percentage of coaches from ethnically diverse backgrounds in Derbyshire who are either starting or progressing through the LTA Qualification pathway.

We are, therefore, pleased to announce the following support available through an application process:

  • Option 1: 50% discount on the course fee across LTA Assistant (Level 1) and Instructor: Core Training (Level 2)*
  • Option 2: £300 discount for Level 3 (Coach) qualification*
  • Option 3: Senior Coach (Level 4), Master Coach (Level 5), and Coach Tutor Qualification (CTQ) applications & discount is assessed on a learner-centred basis*
  • Option 4: Four free mentoring sessions with an industry expert, fully funded by the LTA

* Learners would still be responsible for covering costs for electives and assessment associated with qualifications.

Application Process

  • Options 1 and 2: Qualification grants (Assistant, Instructor, Level 3 (Coach): apply via this form
  • Option 3: Qualification grants (Senior Coach, Master Coach, Coach Tutor Qualification: contact the LTA via this form
  • Option 4: Mentoring If you are a Level 1 – 3 Coach, apply to Derbyshire Tennis via this form‍
  • Option 4: If you are a Level 4 – 5 Coach, apply to LTA here  
  • Application closing date for applications submitted to Derbyshire Tennis 

Eligibility Criteria for Coaches

  • Be aged 16 or over
  • Must Live in Derbyshire or work at a Derbyshire Registered Venue
  • Be from an ethnically diverse background
  • Provide a supporting statement (written or video based) as part of a short application form, sharing why and how this grant will be valuable in supporting your coaching career and aspirations
  • The person applying must be the direct recipient of the grant

Expectations

Successful applicants are required to commit to:

  • Become (or maintain status as) an LTA Accredited Coach at a registered venue within 12 months of completing the qualification (mandatory)
  • Give back to their community through running a ‘low or no cost’ Tennis Xpress (or equivalent) course in their local community within 12 months of completing the qualification (non-mandatory) and/or volunteer 10 hours to Derbyshire Tennis