Level 1 Coaching Courses
Level 1:
The level one is divided into three modules:
Module 1 – Mini Court - Red – 30 hours
Module 2 – Midi/Full Court – Orange/Green – 30 hours
Module 3 – Midi/Full Court – Orange/Green - 40 Hours
The three modules cover the Fundamental & part of the Learning to Play & Practice Phases of the Tennis Ireland Long -Term Player Development Pathway and the Tennis Ireland Play and Stay Programme –
(Children 6-12 years of age and beginner teenagers and adults from ITN 7- 10)
The exam process:
There will be three practical exams, a playing test and a written exam over the three modules. Continuous assessment is conducted by the course Tutor and submitted to the examiner at the end of each Module.
In Module 1, Participants must pass the practical exam to advance to Module 2.
In Module 2, Participants must pass the practical exam to be certified at Module 2 but in order to advance to Module 3 they must also pass a playing/feeding assessment. In addition, all participants must complete a logbook of twenty logged hours with a Tennis Ireland certified coach.
In Module 3 candidates must pass the practical exam and a written exam in order to be certified as a Tennis Ireland Level 1 Coach.
Module Repeats:
Participants who fail at their first attempt at each module will be given an opportunity to repeat once. Participants who fail on their second attempt can re apply for the following year but must take the full Module. (See Mentoring Programme for an alternative arrangement for Module 3 participants only)
Anyone who fails the written exam twice gets a third attempt within 6 weeks. If they fail a third time they must repeat the entire Module 3 course.
Please note:
A candidate who requires special arrangements to be put in place for the written exam (e.g. dyslexic candidate) should inform the office of these requirements in writing well in advance of the course commencement date so that we can ensure every effort is made to facilitate him or her.
MENTORING PROGRAMME – LEVEL 1
A Participant, who does not pass the Module 3 of the Level 1 exam, may be able to avail of the following option:
Sign up for a six month (approximately) period with a Tennis Ireland appointed Mentor.
The participant pays the Mentor an agreed fee. The Mentor and the participant work together for approximately 6 months on subjects defined by tutors, examiner, mentor and participant, designed to `fill in the gaps` in the participant’s expertise.
After 6 months, the participant can retake the exam in relation to the course.
Participation in this programme is subject to approval by the course tutor/s.
Recruitment:
All applicants fill in a form providing two referees. The office writes to the referees, using a standard letter. Applicants are accepted based on the form, the response from the referees, proximity to the region, the needs of the region, and on a first come, first served basis.
In addition, all applicants must go through a Garda Vetting process to be accepted onto the course.
Module 1 assessments
· A 30 minutes practical group exam with a group of no more than four children.
· Participants must take a Child Protection Awareness Course with the Local Sports Partnerships by the end of this Module. Those who fail to do so will not be permitted to advance to Module 2.
Module 2 assessments
· A 30 minutes practical group lesson with a group of no more than six teenagers or adults.
· A Playing/feeding test at end of this Module as part of the practical exam.
Module 3 assessments
· 30 minute individual lesson with an U9 quality player on a Midi Court
· 75 minutes written test
Exam students:
Candidates will also be instructed to supply children and adults/teenagers of a suitable age and standard to act as ‘guinea pigs’ for all practical exams in Module 1 and 2 (including repeat exams). For practical exam days all participants will be given three topics to prepare and any one of the three topics can be given as their exam topic.
Tutors will explain how this will be organised at the start of each module.
Cost per Module:
Module 1 – €400
Module 2 – €600
Module 3 – €600
Cost to repeat a Module:
Module 1 practical repeat – €100
Module 2 practical repeat – €100
Module 3 practical repeat – €100
Module 3 written repeat – €80
Playing Test repeat only – €30
ITF i-Coach
As part of the course, candidates get access to www.tennisicoach.com at the reduced fee of $30. An annual subscription for this service normally costs $100.
The Course Tutors will be referring the candidates to the website through out the course.
Participants must be available on the allocated exam and repeat dates.
Other wise candidates may have to wait until the following year to complete the module in question.
Delivery:
Module 1 is delivered in the Regions subject to a minimum of 12 confirmed and paid up applicants.
Module 2 & 3 are delivered in the Regions subject to a minimum of 10 participants.
The regions currently delivering courses are Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast.
The courses are delivered on weekday evenings and weekends.
Where Regions have not met the quota, applicants may be offered a place in a central location, most likely Dublin.
Participants completing Module 1 will be eligible to work as a Mini Tennis assistant under the direction of a Tennis Ireland certified Coach.
Participants completing Module 2 will be eligible to work as a Midi Tennis and a Play & Stay assistant under the direction of a Tennis Ireland certified Coach.
Participants completing Module 3 will be eligible to work alone in a club as a Development Coach (Level 1).
Dates and venues for Level One Coaching Courses in your area can be found by selecting your region below.
Tennis Ireland are now taking applications for all regional areas for the 2011/2012 course which is due to commence in the Autumn of 2011. You can download an application form for these courses at the bottom of this page, for further information you can contact Tennis Ireland at 01 884 4010.
Level One Coaching applications for 2011/2012 close on August 1st 2011. Any applications received after this date will be place on the waiting list for the following years course.
| Type | Title | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Level 1 Application Form - Republic of Ireland | 117 kbs | 28th May 2009 |
| Level 1 Application Form - Northern Ireland | 87 kbs | 28th May 2009 |
| Level 1 Information Pack | 183 kbs | 28th May 2009 |
