Tennis Alberta, together with partners The Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) and Tennis Canada, host a series of courses for players looking to start or advance their coach certification.
All Course participants will be required to sign Tennis Alberta’s Enrolment Terms and Conditions upon registration.
Course information is also available on the TPA website by searching ‘Alberta’, or at the links below with TPA member sign in.
INSTRUCTOR COURSE | SUMMER 2024
Instructors are trained to introduce players to the game using Progressive tennis in group lessons (1.0 – 2.5 level) at tennis clubs, parks, community courts and in school gyms. The mission of instructor course is to develop instructors who will stimulate players’ growth and retention, and promote tennis as a sport for life, by delivering a quality tennis program.
Course Facilitator: Suzana Cavalcante
Minimum Age: 16 years (may take course at 15 years and be evaluated but can only be certified on or after 16th birthday)
Prerequisites: Minimum level of play: 3.0
Role in Industry: Beginning Instructor (Summer Camps, Park and Rec, Seasonal Clubs)
To maintain active certified professional status: TPA membership in addition to professional development every 4 years (or another certification course)
Schedule (both weekends):
1st Weekend Regrouping:
May 17 – 6:00pm-9:00pm – Zoom
May 18 – 9:00am-5:00pm – Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre
May 19 – 9:00am-5:00pm – Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre
2nd Weekend Regrouping:
May 31 – 6:00pm-9:00pm – Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre
June 1 – 9:00am-5:00pm – Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre
June 2 – 9:00am-5:00pm -Osten & Victor Tennis Centre
Please review the COURSE OVERVIEW before registering.
REGISTRATION CLOSED: APRIL 19, 2024
* A minimum of 15 participants is required for the course to run.
** All participants are required to sign the Tennis Alberta Course Terms and Conditions
Club Pro 1
Spring 2024 | April 5 – May 5
Calgary & Edmonton
Club Professional 1’s are trained with the skills required to become an entry level assistant pro at an indoor facility or community club leader. This course develops the skills and attributes required to deliver private and group lessons (1.0 – 3.5 level), design basic lesson content, run introductory programs (socials, round robins, and tournaments) and provide solid customer service to members. Participants are required to complete all on-court weekends to be certified.
Course Facilitators: Ryan Schroffel/ Suzana Cavalcante
Commitment: 9 days
Course Fee: $1,000
*Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
Minimum Age: 17 years
Prerequisites: Minimum level of play: 4.5
Minimum Industry Experience: Candidates must have 150 hours of tennis teaching work experience or if less have passed the Instructor course with honors.
Minimum Certification Requirement: Instructor
Role in Industry: Entry Level Club Professional at year round facility; Club Professional at community or seasonal
facility: Park and Rec Program Leader
Schedule (Orientation & Three On-Court Weekends):
Orientation
March 29: 6:00-8:00 PM – Online
Weekend 1: Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre, Calgary
April 5: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
April 6: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
April 7 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Weekend 2: Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton
April 19: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
April 20: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
April 21: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Weekend 3: Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre, Calgary
May 3: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
May 4: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
May 5: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Terms and Conditions: Tennis Alberta requires all participants to complete the Course Terms & Conditions in order to be fully registered in the course.
REGISTRATION CLOSED MARCH 22, 2024.
** a minimum of eight (8) registrants is required for this course
