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.
The next LTA Tennis Leaders Course takes place on Sunday 22nd September, 2-6pm at Trowse Tennis Centre delivered by Stu Silvester. This course is open to anyone aged 12+ who is interested in developing leadership skills to support tennis delivery. Participants will learn how to organise and coach the LTA Youth Schools content and be well prepared to work as a coaching assistant. You will also learn how to be a competition organiser and understand the principles of mini tennis.
If you would like to know more about this excellent programme or to sign up for the LTA Tennis Leaders Course please contact Donna Andrews 07714474153 or email: donna@tennisforlife.co.uk
Tennis for Life Box League
The Box League is for anybody who is involved in Tennis from beginners to county players. This all year round competition that runs in line with the academic year from September 24 to August 25 allows all tennis players who are having lessons or just doing squads whether for fun or for county the opportunity to practice their skills in one off match on average once a month, so they can make progress from that coaching. This is the ideal stepping stone from coaching to tournaments and other competitions for every level. There is a boys box league and a separate girls league, and also a mixed one for green ball player. Cost £40 for the whole year, a bargain, deadline 25th August. Contact Donna Andrews 07714474153 or email donna@tennisforlife.co.uk