SECONDARY SCHOOLS

 During Summer term 2025, LTA Level 5 Master Performance Coach Stu Silvester will be delivering LTA Youth Tennis Leaders coaches to the following schools:  Hethersett Academy, Thorpe St Andrew School, Iceni Academy, Cromer Academy,  Acle Academy

The three-hour course was delivered face-to-face in-school, providing pupils with basic coaching skills (LTA Youth), the knowledge to run a competition and how to create and manage a safe coaching environment

In 2024 approx 150 boys and girls from Years 8/9/10 took part and were all invited to be part of the Norfolk Tennis Leadership pathway, This pathway supports pupils with extra training to take the next step in coaching and become a LTA Level 1 Tennis Assistant.

For more information regarding this support please contact Donna Andrews on donna@tennisforlife.co.uk.

Personal Development Pathway

The Personal Development Pathway (PDP) began in 2021 developing from the LTA ‘She Rallies’ programme. It is supported by Norfolk Tennis and WimX and designed for females aged 14+ years. It aims to give girls confidence and experience in developing leadership skills. Skills are developed within their own tennis venue working with their coach.

The programme is led by Donna Andrews and involves undertaking the Tennis Leaders course and helping at their venue and/or events. Progression is the Introduction to Level 1 Taster (4 hours) at 15 years old and then when 16 years old the LTA Tennis Assistant (Level1) qualification can be taken (2 full days)

The first 2 years saw 50 females starting the pathway. Several of these now have their Tennis Assistant qualification and two are currently on the Tennis Instructor (Level 2) course.

2023 – Another successful year with the first female only Assistant Coach course to be held in Norfolk. This was fully subscribed with 16 females signed up.

If you would like to know more about this excellent programme please contact Donna Andrews 07714474153