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International Tennis Certification, Education & Member Support

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COACH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Your hub for ongoing professional development

The Coach Development Center gives PTR members a convenient place to continue learning, growing, and sharpening their coaching skills. This education dashboard brings together valuable resources, including training documents, webinars, podcasts, videos, and other professional development tools designed to support coaches at every stage of their career.

Whether you are preparing for certification, expanding your knowledge, exploring new coaching methods, or looking for fresh ideas to bring to the court, the Coach Development Center puts trusted educational content right at your fingertips. It is a practical, easy-to-access resource built to help coaches stay informed, inspired, and connected to the latest in tennis teaching and player development.

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS

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PTR Certification and Education Workshops are among the most successful training courses available for tennis teachers and coaches. More than 300 PTR Workshops are conducted on five continents each year.

LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS

PTR Level 1 Workshops are designed to help coaches build a strong foundation in teaching, communication, organization, player development, and on-court instruction. Each pathway focuses on a specific stage of player development.

10 and Under Certification

This workshop emphasizes the importance of creating a coaching environment in which children can play quickly. The course is divided into two parts: 4 hours of recommended preparation from the Study Guide, followed by a 20 hour on court workshop. The workshop prepares participants for the three-part certification exam. Two parts of the exam (skills and teaching) are administered on court at the completion of the workshop. The remaining part – the online exam – must be submitted within 10 days after the workshop. Costs, times and days can vary by country. This workshop is a pre-requisite for coaches who wish to progress to Level 2 Certification Workshop.

ELEMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

Communication and organization skills for the coach
How to teach basic strokes
Basics of skill and game for 10 & Under Players
Serve, rally and score
Activities to ensure players are learning while they are having fun
Information for working positively with parents

11 to 17 Junior Certification

The Junior Development Workshop emphasizes the importance of creating a coaching environment in which junior players can learn to play quickly.

The 24-hour course is divided into two parts: 4 hours of recommended preparation from the Study Guide followed by a 20-hour on-court workshop. The course prepares participants for the three-part certification exam. Two parts are administered at the completion of the workshop with the remaining written test completed online within 10 days following the on-court examination. Costs, times and days can vary by country. This workshop is a pre-requisite for coaches who wish to progress to Level 2 Certification Workshop.

ELEMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

Communication and organization skills for the coach
Structure and content of tennis lessons
Appropriate games and activities for the age group
Play as quickly as possible
Appropriate competition for different ages
What to teach depending on the 5 playing situations

Adult Development Certification

PTR’s Adult Development Certification Workshop is the industry leader in professional tennis teaching. The workshop is conducted primarily on court with emphasis on the fundamentals of teaching group lessons, the development of biomechanically sound strokes, stroke analysis and corrections, and the logistics of organizing group drills. The 20-hour course will prepare members for the three-part certification exam. Certification testing will be administered at the conclusion of the workshop. Current PTR members are encouraged to retest at this time to upgrade their rating. Costs, times and days can vary by country. This workshop is a pre-requisite for coaches who wish to progress to Level 2 Certification Workshop.

ELEMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

To demonstrate and actively learn PTR’s process for group lessons
How/what to teach beginner adults
To display and discuss successful stroke analysis and corrections that can be applied to common stroke problems
To demonstrate specialty shot teaching progressions
To focus on qualities essential for successful coaching
Doubles

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS

PTR Level 2 Certification Workshops are for coaches who are coaching or who aspire to coach young players (under 18 years of age) of potential or young players in the club who want to become high quality tennis players.

Elements of the Certification Workshop

Elements of the Certification Workshop

The objective of the workshop is to help coaches create and develop a performance environment in their club so players can develop their potential. Coaches are shown how to plan programs to meet the specific needs young players. The workshop includes coaching, organization and planning skills and is based on a lesson structure recommended for developing potential in young players.

The lesson structure includes appropriate warm up/physical skill development, game development, technical skill (using the age-appropriate parameters) and competitive development in both singles and doubles and cool down. The PTR’s work on age-appropriate development of young players is used extensively and underpins the content of the workshop. The workshop is 50 hours: ten hours pre workshop online modules and home study, followed by the 40 hours on court over 5 days to prepare participants for the certification testing. A minimum NTRP rating of 4.5 is necessary to attend this workshop. Having passed all 3 Level 1 Certifications at the Instructor level is a prerequisite for coaches to take this workshop.

ELEMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

To learn, create and develop a performance environment
To design club programs that meet the needs of all players of potential
Physical training and development
Biomechanics of the strokes
Communication and organization skills
Basics of performance technical skills and game development
Tactical work depending on the 5 playing situations
Age-appropriate competitive skills
Doubles
Working with parents

Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA

Program: PTR - Performance, Level 2

Dates: August 10, 2026 – August 11, 2026

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PTR WORLDWIDE

International Tennis Certification, Education & Member Support

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COACH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Your hub for ongoing professional development

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS

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LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS

10 and Under Certification

11 to 17 Junior Certification

Adult Development Certification

10 and Under Certification

11 to 17 Junior Certification

Adult Development Certification

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS

Elements of the Certification Workshop

Elements of the Certification Workshop

Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

La Foux d'Allos - France

Ethiopia

Lebanon

Beijing, China

Lebanon

Lebanon

Chongqing, China

Kao Hsiung, Taiwan.

Madunice

Budapest

Jawczyce, Warsaw

Jawczyce, Warsaw

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Chiayi

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