Coaching Fundamentals
Workshops
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USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshops
The USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshop is a two-day, on-court, face-to-face workshop for non-certified coaches focusing on coaching and teaching tennis to beginners through low-intermediate players of all ages. National Coach Developers approved by the USTA facilitate the training.
The workshop focuses more on the ‘how to’ instead of the ‘what to’ coach. Coaches will learn techniques and best practices for how to teach and engage players. Coaches will be able to learn from the trainer demos as well as practice their own on-court demos by ‘coaching’ their fellow workshop participants.
USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshops are open to anyone 18+ (And minors 16+ with parent/legal guardian signed waiver). The workshops are beneficial for all high school coaches, grassroots/recreational coaches, and those who want to pursue professional certification.
The USTA recommends registered coaches take an online pre-course before attending the 2-day on-court training. You will gain access to the online course after completing full registration.
Upon successful completion of both days (first day = 8 hours, second day = 4 hours), workshop participants will receive a Record of Completion from USTA. The Coaching Fundamentals Workshop is recognized by certifying organizations, such as PTR and RSPA, and is the first step toward earning a Level 1 Coach Certification. For those not looking to pursue professional certification at this time, completing the online courses in the Coach Learning Center is the next recommended step.
In order to participate in a Level 2 Workshop, participants must be certified.
– Community and/or high school coaches
– Non-certified coaches assisting certified professionals
– Volunteers
– Parents
– Grandparents
– Physical education teachers
– High school and/or college players assisting programs/camps
– Anyone who has an interest in delivering tennis to beginner tennis players
– March 15-16 – Victoria Park (Carson)
– April 26-27 – Templeton Tennis Ranch (Templeton)
– May 8-9 – Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club (Glendale)
– August 2-3 – Santa Monica High School (Santa Monica)
– September 30-October 1 – TuMe Tennis Clubhouse (Encino)
– December – San Diego (TBA)
Coaching Frequently Asked Questions
To attend the in-person Level 2 Workshop, coaches must have completed Level 1, the Coaching Fundamentals Workshop, and received certification.
Yes, coaches are required to complete the background check in order to become Safe Play approved. The Safe Play Approval process consists of two steps: (1) Read and acknowledge the USTA Safe Play policy. Complete the training from the U.S. Center for SafeSport. (2) Complete the background check application.
In the online Coach Learning Center on usta.com, go under ‘my courses.’ It will show each completed course with a small certificate icon next to ‘launch.’ Coaches can download the certificate for the in-person workshop and other completed courses.
To receive your Coaching Fundamentals Workshop Record of Completion, you will need to email coacheducation@usta.com a screenshot of your Safe Play Approved status, including your first and last name and workshop date/location. You will receive an email stating you have completed all the required steps and can now access your record of completion in the Coach Learning Center under the ‘My training’ tab.
Please feel free to reach out to the USTA Coach Education Team with any additional questions coacheducation@usta.com.
