CPD For Coaches
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR COACHES
Tennis Coach Ireland (TCI) works with Tennis Ireland on the coach Continuous Development Programme (CPD). All TCI members are informed of the programme and how it operates, and of ongoing CPD opportunities.
If a coach is not a member of TCI, but wishes to be involved in CPD (usually for Tennis Ireland Licensing purposes; see note below), TCI will keep a record on their behalf of the points gained if the coach informs TCI of the fact that they have accrued points and provides the necessary evidence. Coaches who are not members of TCI are welcome to attend TCI CPD events – charges may apply.
FOR MEMBERS ONLY:
TCI offers to examine and potentially ratify for CPD points events that are self-nominated by a coach (this is a time-consuming process and so is offered as an enhanced service to members only).
CPD Programme 2025
Kris soutar – Parents Workshop – developing healthy habits for player development
Kris has 34-years of experience in player development and currently consults with international level players of all ages from U10 to the pro tour. He has extensive experience in helping parents develop healthy habits which will help their children flourish into the best version of themselves. This will very much be a workshop and not just a presentation so please come prepared with questions. Please know, it will not be possible to ask specific questions for your own child so please frame them in a generic way.
Date: Thursday 13th November
Time: 6.45-7.45pm
Where: Online – Zoom. Cameras must be on at all times as this is an interactive workshop.
Cost: NA
The registration link will be sent to coaches who register for the above workshop, in order to create cohesion for coaches and parents working together.
If you are a parent and wish to attend this workshop – please contact Lisa on [email protected] for the registration link.
First Aid Course – Belfast
Tennis Ireland is running a course with provider Health Matters which will cover sports first aid and tennis related injuries etc. The course is limited to 12 participants.
Course Information
Date: Friday 21st November
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
Venue:
Training Room 3 (Health Matters Belfast)
Unit 3, College House, City Link Business Park, Albert Street
Belfast
Co Antrim
United Kingdom
BT12 4HQ
Parking: there is paid parking on site (around £8 for the duration of the course).
Cost: €55.00 per person – invoices will be issued once registration is complete.
CPD points: 20 CPD points are available for attending this course. A list of attendance will be provided to Tennis Coach Ireland once the course is complete.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/250573373121349
Places are on a first come first served basis. If the form is not working, please note this means the course is full.
Vision Sports Ireland – Vision Sports Awareness Training
Vision Sports Awareness Training is designed to educate coaches, volunteers and teachers on Vision Impairment and how small adaptations to sport and physical activity sessions can make a huge difference to the experience of the participant with a vision impairment.
Attendees will learn about the various types of Vision Impairment, basic techniques of sighted guide training and the importance of description and colour contrast when delivering a session.
Examples will be presented of various Blind and Vision Impaired sports and adapted equipment available. Attendees will also be informed of the various programmes available through Vision Sports Ireland. Vision Sports Awareness Training has been endorsed by Sport Ireland Coaching.
Date: Tuesday 2nd December
Time: 7.00-9.00pm
Cost: €15 per person (paid directly at time of registration with Vision Sports Ireland)
Venue: online course – Vision Sports Ireland will send a link upon registration/closer to the course time.
CPD points: 15 CPD points are available for completing the training. Attendees receive a certificate of attendance upon completion which must be submitted to Tennis Coach Ireland to obtain the points.
Register and pay here: https://visionsports.ie/event/vision-sports-awareness-training-december/
