LTA Youth is the flagship coaching programme for junior players aged 4 – 18. Building on the success of Tennis for Kids, LTA Youth is a fresh, modern and comprehensive coaching programme, offering Coaches world class content, via a suite of videos and session plans for all stages of player development. This face-to-face workshop enables coaches to understand the principles, competencies and framework of LTA Youth and practice adapting activities for Padel​. 

By the end of this course you will: 

• Explore the three main areas where Padel differs to Tennis 
• Understand and practice some safe and effective options to coach up to 16 red stage players on one Padel court 
• Considered how games and competition opportunities can be maximised to enhance Padel specific skills 

Reasonable adjustments

Reasonable adjustments are available. Please contact the LTA Coach Development Centre delivering this course at the time of booking so that they can support these.

Qualification candidates

This is a valid elective module for the LTA Padel Instructor coaching qualification.

Growing the Game Ltd is an approved LTA Coach Development Centre covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. 

Our organisation offers LTA qualifications at Assistant, Instructor and Level 3. We also offer CPD courses from the LTA official course menu including Safeguarding and Protection in Tennis and First Aid. 

At GTG we strive to improve lives through tennis. We believe that sport generally and tennis specifically has enormous potential to help people lead their best lives; fun, fitness, friendships alongside skill development and competition are just some of the many life affirming benefits of playing tennis. Coaches are absolutely key to facilitating opportunities and “growing the game”.  

We believe strongly that the person comes first, we aim to respect each individual and build on their strengths whilst deepening their knowledge of the game and the industry, preparing them to grow the game and improve lives through tennis. At GTG candidates enjoy their Coach Education experience from our excellent customer service through to a first-class delivery team in fantastic facilities. We look forward to seeing you on court soon to start or continue your Coach Education journey.  

For further information please visit our website or contact our Coach Education Manager Mel Phillips on mel.phillips@growingthegame.co.uk