What are the requirements for the Instructor course?
Rule- Canada
- Tennis Canada
- Coaching certification
- TPA
- Ages 16+
- 2026
- Coaches
The Instructor course is for anyone who wants to introduce starter players (1.0 to 2.5 level) to tennis through group lessons at parks, community courts and school gyms. It counts as Instructor-Beginner in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
- Minimum age: 16. Candidates may take the course at 15 but are evaluated and certified on or after their 16th birthday.
- Minimum level of play: 3.0.
- Prior certification or experience: none required.
- Before the course: pre-course workbooks, e-learning modules and Safe Sport requirements (background check if over 18, Respect in Sport, Declaration of Good Character, Code of Conduct). You must also join the TPA.
- Format: 35 hours over 5 days across two weekends.
- Content: communication and group leadership, clear demonstrations, managing play environments, delivering the Learn to Play curriculum with Progressive Tennis, and competition formats and scoring.
Source: https://www.tenniscanada.com/coach/coaching-certification-pathway/recreational-coaching-courses
Added 25 Oct 2026