STA COACHING COURSE

 

 

STA ITF PLay TENNIS Coaching Course

The STA ITF Play Tennis Coaching Course is a mandatory introductory level tennis coaching course by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to acquire the necessary competencies for entry to STA Level 1 Technical Coaching Course.

This is a 35-hour blended learning course with face-to-face and online subjects included in the course. (3 hours of online learning pre-course & 32 hours of on-court sessions).

The aim of the ITF Play Tennis course is to help participants understand how to introduce tennis to beginner players of all ages, organising and delivering tennis sessions in a fun and effective learning environment.

Upon the successful completion of the ITF Play Tennis course the participants will be able to work with young beginner players i.e., 10-and-under children and adult beginner players i.e., ITN 10 with guidance from Head Coaches.

To progress to the STA Level 1 Technical Coaching Course, participants are required to pass all assessments (written, tennis ability and group lesson) with recommendation to progress from the tutors.

Pre-course schedule to be completed online via the ITF ACADEMY before commencement of the course

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DURATION

MODULE

SUBJECT

1

20 minutes

Management & Education

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction

2

20 minutes

Management & Education

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction to Safeguarding Children

3

20 minutes

Management & Education

ITF Play Tennis Course:   
Introduction to the ITF Play & Stay Campaign

4

20 minutes

Sports Science & Training

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction to Equipment

5

20 minutes

Competition

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction to Tennis10s

6

20 minutes

Sports Science & Training

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction to Strategy & Tactics

7

20 minutes

Sports Science & Training

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction to Communication Skills (1)

8

20 minutes

Sports Science & Training

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction to Communication Skills (2)

9

20 minutes

Sports Science & Training

ITF Play Tennis Course:
Introduction to the Different Types of Drills

10  20 minutes Education

ITF World Tennis Number:
An Introduction

11 20 minutes Education

ITF World Tennis Number:
The Algorithm (I)

12 20 minutes Education

ITF World Tennis Number:
The Algorithm (II)

 

  Course Fee

SGD $600.00 – Singaporeans

SGD $818.00 – Permanent Residents of Singapore

SGD $1067.00 – Non - Singaporeans

  Application Form for 2024

15 - 24 April 2024: Click Here

6 - 15 May 2024: Click Here

10 - 19 June 2024: Click Here

25 November - 3 December 2024: Registration will open on 1 July 2024
 

  Re-Test Application Form for 2024 1 - 4 April 2024: Click Here

27 - 30 May 2024: Click Here

24 - 27 June 2024: Click Here
  Disclaimer • Each intake is limited to a maximum of 15 participants.

• Re-Test eligibility is applicable to applicants who did not meet the required competencies in both Group and Individual assessments.

• Applicants who participated in the ITF Play Tennis Course from 2021- 2023 onwards are eligible for Re-Test.

• Applicants who failed to meet the competencies for Tennis Ability are not eligible for the Re-Test.

• Payment details will be sent out upon confirmation by the administrator after their review of the submitted form.

• Failure to submit payment by the deadline will result in the removal of your application.

  • For further queries, please reach out to Ashlina at ashlina.ali@singtennis.org.sg
STA Level 1 Technical Coaching Course

A follow-up course from the STA ITF Play Tennis Course to prepare coaches to work independently.

This is a 86-hour blended learning course with face-to-face and online subjects included in the course. (6 hours of online learning pre-course & 80 hours of on-court sessions)

Upon the successful completion of the STA Level 1 Technical Coaching Course, the participants will be able to work independently with beginner & intermediate players.

Participants will continue to develop their knowledge of the role of the coach, player development, methodology strategy, tactics, technique, biomechanics, physical and mental aspects to successfully coach beginner and intermediate players

The course will cover:

  • The Basic Tennis Strokes
  • Introduction to the Level 1 Course
  • The Role of the Coach
  • Singles and Doubles Tactics
  • Feeding: Demonstrations
  • Simple Diagnosis and Correction Techniques
  • Elements of a Typical Lesson / Safety
  • Teaching Formations for Group Lessons / Safety
  • How to Introduce the Basic Strokes to a Group of Beginners
  • Demonstration test (first try)
  • Coaching Children and Young People in Tennis
  • Drills / Practices (Groups)
  • Rules of Tennis
  • How to organize a tournament
  • Individual teaching practice
  • Spin
  • Fitness Training
  • Group Teaching Practice
  • Tennis Drills / Practice with Juniors
  • Written test
  • Individual lesson test
  • Group lesson test
  • Demonstration test


 

 

DISCLAIMER: All participants are required to go through the STA ITF Play Tennis Course first. 

To progress to the STA Level 1 Technical Coaching Course, participants are required to pass all assessments (written, tennis ability and group lesson) with recommendation to progress from the tutors.

 
 

Course Fee:

$1,635.00 - Singaporeans

$2,071.00 - Permanent Residents of Singapore

$2,289.00 - Non - Singaporeans 


Venue

HeartBeat @ Bedok & Yio Chu Kang Tennis Centre 

 
  Next Course Intake: 16 September - 20 October 2024 

Dates Reserved for Inclement Weather: 26 October - 24 November 2024

Re-Test Dates for 2022 & 2023 Batch: 17 August - 1 September 2024

Re-Test Application Form: Click Here

Course will only be held from Monday to Friday, 10AM - 3PM Heartbeat. 

Assessment will be held at Yio Chu Kang on Saturday & Sunday from 10AM - 6PM & 8AM to 12PM. 
 

 

 

 

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