inspire2coach Level 2 Coaching Assistant
Course 2016 (QCF)
L2CCTENQ
Information for Learners
This information is correct as of January 2016 for courses delivered by inspire2coach.
Please note that information contained in this document may change at any time and
without prior warning.
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ABOUT INSPIRE2COACH
inspire2coach ltd is a company which delivers the Level 1 Award in Coaching Tennis (QCF).
inspire2coach is an LTA/Skillsactive-accredited Coach Education Centre, recognised for the
quality of its training and courses. The Level 1 is awarded by 1st4sport. inspire2coach has
Approved Centre status from 1st4sport to deliver these courses.
ABOUT THE COURSE
If you have passed your Level 1 Award in Coaching Tennis (QCF), the next step is the Level 2
Certificate in Coaching Tennis course. The course is aimed for those who want to improve their
coaching skills and be able to work with groups of beginners on their own. It is endorsed by the
UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) and if successful you will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Coaching
Tennis, awarded by 1st4sport.
The main objectives are to train learners in how to:
 create a motivating and enjoyable environment
 organise competition for groups of beginners
 coach groups of beginners using differentiated equipment
On successful completion of the Level 2 you:
 should be able to motivate and inspire people to play tennis
 should be able to organise competition for groups of beginners, to include Mini Tennis,
older juniors and adults
 should be able to use effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with groups
of beginners
 should be able to organise tennis activity constructively and safely with groups of
beginners
 should be able to plan and deliver a structured lesson using LTA Level 2 coach resources
 will have basic knowledge of tactics and techniques, rules of tennis and Mini Tennis
 will have a full understanding of the structure of Mini Tennis and tennis in the UK
 should be able to give advice on tactical and technical improvement in Mini Tennis and
tennis
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Level 2 course is a total of 5 days (please see diagram below). During the course you will
need to complete an online training diary and a minimum of eight hours mentored coaching
experience with an LTA licensed coach mentor. You must have your mentored coaching
experience organised before the course starts. For help with this please contact your LTA
Regional Office. If you have problems with this then please contact
coached@inspire2coach.co.uk
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DAYS 1 & 2
Course introduction| Lesson Structure| Warm ups and ABCS| Main lesson theme and
progressions| Technique| Tactics| Observation and analysis
MENTORED COACHING EXPERIENCE
Minimum 4 hours working with a qualified coach during the 4-6 weeks before Block 2
DAYS 3 & 4
Differentiation| How players learn| Skill acquisition| Teaching groups| Working in a team|
Formative assessment| Organising competition| Working in Primary Schools
MENTORED COACHING EXPERIENCE
Minimum 4 hours working with a qualified coach during the 4-6 weeks before day 5
AT THIS POINT, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOUR ONLINE TRAINING DIARY IS COMPLETE AND
SIGNED OFF IN ORDER FOR YOU TO ATTEND DAY 5
DAY 5
Summative assessment
COURSE ASSESSMENT
You will be assessed on Day 5 of the course providing that your Training Diary has been signed
off on the following:
1. On court practical coaching assessment using course materials
In order to be assessed on day 5, you must have attended days 1,2, 3 & 4 in order and have your
Training Diary completed and submitted ready to be marked by the course tutor.
COST OF THE COURSE
The Level 2 course is £399. We must receive full payment, notification of the course prerequisites and a course application in order for your space to be guaranteed on the course.
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COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Before you apply for your Level 2 course you must:
 have a current LTA DBS Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the LTA. You must apply
for a LTA DBS and be in possession of a clean LTA DBS certificate before you apply for
your Level 2 course
 have an appropriate and valid First Aid certificate before applying for the course. Please
note that the only accepted First Aid qualification for your Level 2 is the OFQUAL Level 2
LTA recognised 6 hour Emergency First Aid at Work. Details can be found on our
website at https://www.inspire2coach.co.uk/coach-education/firstaid/
 Have a valid Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Tennis course certificate. You must be 16
years old or older on day 1 of the course you are applying for.
 have an active interest and involvement in tennis
NON-ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE
 If you withdraw from the course less than 21 working days before the start date then
the full course fee will be forfeited if the vacancy is not filled.
 Once you have enrolled onto a course you must attend all 5 days at the same venue.
 Under no circumstances can you move between venues without the prior consent of the
inspire2coach Coach Education Manager. In all cases, a transfer administration fee will
apply
 Non-attendance and withdrawal for whatever reason during the course will also result
in the loss of the full course fee.
Full terms and conditions can be found on our course application form. You must read and sign
them to be accepted on the course.
FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE ONTO THE COURSE
 We will contact you by email with details of the course venue, address, times and details
relating to the My Training Diary login information.
 Your signed application form will be retained by inspire2coach
 Course resources will be given out by the tutor on the first day of the course
AFTER YOUR LEVEL 2 COURSE
We sincerely hope that your experience on our Level 2 course will be an enjoyable and
successful one. At the end of the course:
 Your tutor will advise you on the day if you have been successful on both aspects of the
course assessment.
 We will write to you confirming your course results. If you have not been successful, we
will advise you on what actions need to be addressed in order for you to complete this
qualification.
 Your course certificate will be sent to you directly from 1st4Sport. This may several
weeks to come through. If you need any additional evidence relating to your
qualification other than the congratulations letter then please contact
joe@inspire2coach.co.uk
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WHAT ABOUT THE NEXT LEVEL?
The next level after your Level 2 is the Level 3 Coach course. The course lasts 12 days plus
assessment and costs £650. Please note that you must pass your Level 2 before you can apply
for your Level 3. For further details about the Level 3 course, please go to: http://bit.ly/1OztsFD
inspire2coach
January 2016
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