There is a new "Ongoing Professional Development"
policy which will go into effect as of January 1, 2008.
It will increase the ongoing requirements for maintaining "active status of certification."
Coaching Development contains 4 major areas:
1. CERTIFICATION:
Tennis Canada provides certification to Coaches, Club Pro's, and Instructors to ensure they meet the needs of the tennis industry and to develop successful and rewarding careers.
Click here to visit the Certification section.
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Tennis Canada provides ongoing professional development to our Instructors, Pros, and Coaches via conferences, seminars, and recertification days.
Click here to visit the Professional Development section.
3. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:
Tennis Canada will create programs, tools, and other resources to support Instructors, Coaches, Pros, and other key Tennis Organizers to ensure that we have the necessary information to reach Tennis Canada's stated objectives.
Click here to visit the Resource Development section.
4. TENNIS PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (TPA):
The TPA is an association for all certified Instructors, Pros, and Coaches. The TPA has been developed to improve communication and provide benefits to our members including liability insurance, eduactional resources, equipment discounts, and a job find service.
Click here to visit the TPA website.