Independent Learning
Independent Learning
Through Tennis 24/7 coaches can access quality informal, independent learning that is relevant to their own specific needs and interests. Tennis 24/7's Independent Learning Streams also provide coaches with feedback and resources.
In the UK, the LTA provides a pathway for coaches to be awarded CPD credits upon successful reflection of learning for activities completed in the last 12 months. So, to make it easier for you to submit evidence of your independent learning, we have tailored our learning questions to the LTA's requirements and we email this to you upon completion of the Independent Learning Stream.
*Tennis 24/7 and inspire2coach do not guarantee that any work or learning will be recognised by the LTA or any other governing body. All resources are offered in good faith. Accepting evidence is entirely at the discretion of the LTA.
What is independent learning on Tennis 24/7?
Read the article or listen/watch the interview
Each post includes key take-aways to highlight important points
Short quizzes provide evidence of learning and aid further reflection
UK coaches can complete the evidence requirement to apply for CPD credits*
Independent Learning Stream #1: Building Effective Parent/Coach Relationships
Tennis coaches and the parents of the players they work with, form one of the most important - and difficult - relationships in sport.
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
Building connections and relationships with parents
Understanding the role of parents as stakeholders in children's tennis
Importance of parents in their child's tennis journey
Communicating effectively
Independent Learning Stream #2: Developing the Serve With Adult Players
Effective coaching styles to use when teaching the serve to adult players requires a different, generally less structured approach than you'd use when working with younger players.
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
Common problems and solutions
Changing an adult players alignment to improve serve placement
How to use a tactical approach to achieve goals when teaching the serve to adults
How and when to teach rhythm to quickly improve an adult player’s serve
Independent Learning Stream #3: Coaching Junior International Players
Whether or not the children you currently coach are hoping to play at an international standard, it is likely that during your career you will encounter children chasing that goal - or that you believe have the ability to become an international player.
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
What successful performance coaches are looking for in young junior players
Things parents can do to help their children
The difference between the best junior national players and the best junior international standard players
Making mistakes and missing potential
Independent Learning Stream #4: Financial Basics For Running Your Tennis Business
Most coaches are self-employed and jump feet-first into the business of running and growing a tennis business; learning as they go.
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
Financial rules that you must master to run a profitable tennis business
Selling tennis to build your business
How to calculate a player's true value to your business
How to manage and grow your club programmes
Independent Learning Stream #5: Integrating play outside of lessons
COMING SOON
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
- COMING SOON.
Independent Learning Stream #6: Promoting Life Skills for Children Playing Tennis
COMING SOON
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
- COMING SOON.
Independent Learning Stream #7: Running Successful Groups of Tennis for Tots
COMING SOON
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
- COMING SOON.
Independent Learning Stream #8: Developing Receiving Skills in Junior Players
COMING SOON
In this Independent Learning stream our expert coaches and contributors address the following issues:
- COMING SOON.