A Club Professional coach is able to plan and deliver a range of coaching programs for beginners through to advanced players across the lifespan.  These coaches have expertise in a number of areas including: developing players, planning and delivering competitions and managing a business.

Club Professional coaches may work a variety of roles at clubs, centres schools or academies.  Some coaches work primarily on-court in a coaching role.  Others are Head coaches, leading a coaching team, combining on-court coaching with off-court responsibilities.  A number of Club Professional coaches focus on developing Talent Development players.  Others are Business Operators, managing a business and/or a venue.  The Club Professional coaching course prepares coaches to perform these roles.

To cater for the individual needs of our course participants and where they are in their coaching journey, the course consists of ten core units and two elective streams – Talent Development and Business Development.  All coaches complete the core units and then can select a number of elective units from one or both elective streams which best suit their needs.

 

Course overview

Core units

C1

Develop players

C2

Plan programs and competitions

C3

Plan and deliver inclusive coaching

C4

Plan and deliver Tennis for Schools program

C5

Plan social play

C6

Provide advice about equipment (1)

C7

Provide parent engagement and education

C8

Manager personal well-being

C9

Prepare to manage a business

C10

Identify risk and apply risk management processes / implement and monitor work health and safety policies

Elective units – Business Development

BD1

Manage and develop staff

BD2

Prepare a marketing plan

BD3

Develop a business website

BD4

Prepare a small business plan

BD5

Establish systems that support innovation

BD6

Prepare business policies and procedures

BD7

Conduct a tennis event

BD8

Prepare to be a good contract partner

BD9

Prepare a lease application

BD10

Prepare a tender application

Elective units – Talent Development

TD1

Coach high performing players aged 8-14 years

TD2

Analyse stroke production of high performing junior players

TD3

Analyse matches and plan for improvement

TD4

Implement physical conditioning activities

TD5

Support players to prevent injuries

TD6

Provide nutrition information to players

TD7

Support players to develop psychological skills for tennis

TD8

Support parents of high performing players

TD9

Provide advice about equipment (2)

 

Pre-requisites:

Hold a Junior Development coaching qualification for a minimum of two years

Be a Tennis Australia qualified coach member

Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of the course

Be currently coaching either full time or part-time

Hold a current first aid certificate (which has included CPR certification)

Have a Tennis Australia Club Professional coach as a supervisor

Maintain a suitable physical fitness level to complete the practical components of the course.
If you have any concerns about this component please contact the Course Coordinator to discuss.

 

Length:

Course participants will have 18 months from the start date to complete units totalling 16 credit points.

 

Recommended for:

Junior Development coaches aiming to start a coaching business and become a Head coach at a club/centre and for those who are coaching talented club players

 

Career outcomes

Tennis Australia Club Professional coach

These coaches are managing a small business, providing a range of coaching programs and services, managing and training staff, liaising with club volunteers and/or local council.  Club Professional coaches may also be coaching talented regional and state level players.

 

When and where is the next course?

View the calendar

 

How do I enrol?

Applications are located in the course calendar next to the corresponding course.