coach forum 2024

LTA Dorset Coach Forum 2024

An energetic LTA Dorset Coach Forum was superbly delivered by Guy Leverton and Isla Smith at David Lloyd Club Poole on 16th October.

The morning kicked off with high-energy on-court drills focusing on training mental skills followed by an engaging off-court session on building stronger communication with parents, players, and key stakeholders.

Huge thanks to all the coaches who attended - amazing turnout, the largest of an LTA Coach Forum in the country to date.


Coaches - LTA Fully Funded Mentoring

As part of the LTA's vision 'Tennis Opened Up' and Inclusion Strategy, the LTA offer a Diversity & Inclusion Bursary Scheme designed to provide mentoring support to people from underrepresented groups.

Individuals can apply for 6 fully-funded 1-hour mentoring sessions with an LTA Coach Mentor, if over 18 and Accredited, and any or all of the following apply:

  • You are a female
  • You have a disability
  • You are from an ethnically diverse community
Places for this scheme are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information and to apply for your place, visit the
LTA Coach Mentoring page on the LTA website

LTA Submit an Enquiry Form

The LTA has a very comprehensive FAQ section on their website, however, if you need to contact the LTA directly, you can do so via their 'Submit an Enquiry' form.
LTA FAQs
LTA 'Submit an Enquiry' form


First Aid Certificates

First aid certificates can now be submitted directly in the LTA Coach Hub.


Coaching Courses

The LTA run a large number of coaching courses, visit the LTA website.


Financial  Support

Dorset LTA is keen to support coaches, future coaches and volunteers who are committed to supporting Tennis for Britain.  In seeking funding assistance, we also encourage you to gain the support of your club/school/local authority as well as look to apply for additional partnership funding.

Coach Education Finance Assistance criteria and Application Form can be found here.


Dorset WhatsApp Coaches Group

Dorset has a WhatsApp group for county Accredited Coaches with the purpose to encourage communication, sharing of ideas etc.  To join the group, please e-mail info@dorsetlta.co.uk.


Dorset Coaching Vacancies

Dorset coaching vacancies will be published on this page.  Vacancies in other parts of the country can be found on the LTA website here. Venues are invited to send us any coaching vacancies they have for publication.


Dorset Coach Network Events

Events will be held twice a year.  Coaches will be notified of upcoming events by e-mail.  Events will also be publicised on our social media and website.


Tennis Qualification Pathway

LTA Qualifications prepare coaches for specific jobs and roles that exist within the tennis industry. Find out more here.


Coaching LTA Youth

LTA Youth is a fresh, modern and comprehensive coaching programme for kids aged 4 - 18 years. The programme will help make tennis more relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable for more kids. Find out more on the LTA website.