Competition Parenting Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to provide attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to optimally support their child at tennis competitions.
The workshop is designed for tennis parents with children between the ages of 9 and 14 years who have either just started competing or who regularly play in competitions.
The 2 hour interactive Parent Workshop has been designed in partnership with Loughborough University to address the specific needs of tennis parents. The topics covered during the workshop will include:
- Parents’ roles during tennis competitions
- Children’s perceptions of optimal parenting behaviour at competitions
- Supportive vs. pressurising behaviours: What is the difference?
- Communicating effectively with children before, during and after a match
- Managing the emotional demands of competition
- Engaging in role model behaviours
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOPS WILL NOT COUNT FOR COACHING ACCREDITATION CREDITS OR OFFICIALS LICENCE CREDITS
National Tennis Centre
National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane Roehampton
LONDON
Surrey
SW15 5JQ
Gymnasium
Equipment Hire
Bar
Clubhouse
Toilets
Restaurant
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Not Wheelchair
Changing Rooms
Meeting Rooms
Showers
Catering Facilities
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain. Our vision is ‘Tennis opened up’, and our mission is to grow tennis by making it relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable. We’re here to govern and develop tennis in Britain, from grassroots participation through to the professional game.
The LTA focuses on a number of key areas of work which include coach development, competition and major events, high performance support, officiating and participation support among others.
The LTA is responsible for the provision of:
- Assessments and Readiness Tests
- Competition Organiser Courses
- Senior, Master & Coach Tutor Courses
- Teacher Training Courses
- Time to Listen Courses