• What a well organised event. We would highly recommend your tournaments at the University of Warwick.

    J.N
    Warwickshire
  • Hi Penny, Thanks so much for a well presented and enjoyable Schools Connections course at Clearview..

    T.P
    Essex
  • Mark is one of our leading experts in participation tennis and we are very happy to have an expert of such calibre in our team..

    Hrvoje Zmajic
    ITF/Tennis Europe Development Officer
  • Over the years, I have attended quite a few Coach Education Courses with Mark, and have always found them to be excellent, informative and enjoyable..

    C.T
    Spain
  • Richard, Thank you for a great course, I feel inspired!!!.

    P.W
    Hampshire
  • Thank you Mark! From the PATA Management Team, we are so appreciative and grateful for your efforts all through your Mini Tennis course at our Academy..

    Hala Shoaiyeb
    Palm Aroussy Tennis Academy, Cairo
  • The service you have provided and are continuing to provide for Level 1 courses is excellent..

    John Love
    TDO, Middlesex Tennis
  • By linking with inspire2coach we hope to offer a greater package of coaching to all of our members and the potential market within the city..

    Tim Webb, President
    Beechwood LTC
  • Many Thanks to Penny Garbutt who did a fantastic course at the West Hants Club on Monday 7th Febuary 2011. Thanks.

    Chris Brown
    Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Club
  • I have been thoroughly impressed by the way that you and your team have operated within the Midlands.

    Van Willerton
    Tennis Operations Manager, LTA
  • Our partnership with inspire2coach has produced excellent results for Coventry's community tennis programme.

    Helen Kelly
    Sports Development Manager, Coventry City Council
  • Thanks for being there as a resource, Mark! Anyone interested, Mark is great to work with, a genuine stand-up kinda guy, and greatly under sold his passion in this area!.

    D.E
    USA
  • Charlie, Harry and Toby really enjoyed last weeks Tennis Camp at Beechwood thank you all for a great week!.

    J.Snape August 2011
    Beechwood LTC
  • Hi Hollie, Chantelle had a wonderful time on Tuesday. It was her first ever lesson, and is very much looking forward to the next one. :).

    M K
    Alcester TC
  • Again thank you for a very inspiring seminar..

    R.E.
    Denmark
  • May I take this opportunity to thank inspire2coach for the opportunity to do a course via distance learning. I work full time and my coaching is all volunteer work at the club. I try to attend courses when I can but sometimes find it difficult to take time off work. This opportunity has been of great help to me..

    A.O
    Merseyside
  • Mark was very supportive at all times and extremely professional during this course. My experiences there were very rewarding and would like to see Mark recognised not only for his technical expertise but also his encouragement.

    D.M
    London
  • Thanks for an inspiring presentation on court in Nyborg..

    J.A
    Denmark
  • Thanks very much for all your work. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to other organisations.

    Russell Findlay
    Head of Community, Fulham Football Club
  • Dear Penny, My son Nathan attended Kings Norton Tennis Club this week and had a very good time!!.

    M.H
    Kings Norton
  • The quality of the training was superb and each of my coaches who attended cannot praise the sessions enough..

    A.S
    David Lloyd Kingshill
  • "Great course, love your philosophy towards the game and coaching!".

    T.H
    Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Great business is built around great people and great processes and inspire2coach are a perfect example of both..

    Ross Matheson
    Group Racquets Manager, David Lloyd
  • My son Robbie thoroughly enjoyed the tennis camp at Alcester. He now wants to join the club. Please send our thanks to Alex, Gareth & Stu.

    N.P
    Alcester
  • inspire2coach is an inspiring organisation, the two courses I've attended this year were a breath of fresh air, breathing common sense into Mini Tennis. Clear, concise delivery and demos provided added value and made both courses a worthwhile investment in a busy coach's time..

    K.S
    Warwickshire
  • The course was a great success. In all the years as a development officer I have never seen so many of our coaches so excited & inspired to follow up what they have learnt..

    Helen Stevens
    Tennis Development Officer, Aspire Trust, Gloucester
  • Mark, Thanks once again for the fantastic sessions you delivered, all three of them were of great help..

    C.L
    Staffordshire

Coach Mentoring

Individualised Development Programme

The Individualised Development Programme (IDP) is a new programme devised by the LTA. inspire2coach is approved by the LTA to deliver IDP. It's a way for you to follow an individualised learning programme based on your needs and the needs of your programme.


The programme lasts for 9-12months and involves meetings with an inspire2coach mentor to analyse needs, set objectives, agree an action plan and review progress.

The action plans will involve some learning and training. There is flexibility in how this is delivered. It could be delivered by the us at the venue, through external courses, or through private study. Coaches completing the programme will receive 15 LTA Coach Licence Credits.


inspire2coach has 2 approved tutors on the programme, Directors Mark Tennant and Richard Marklow. It gives you an individualised approach to your training, to help you develop your knowledge, skills and understanding.Your coaching and your programme will benefit from IDP.
It’s a great opportunity to receive specific training at your club, for the whole team, and get your LTA license points at the same time.


Enrolling on IDP with inspire2coach

1. Decide exactly what your training needs are. Please bear in mind that you and your team will need to commit to three dates over the period of approximately 9 months
2. Contact Mark Tennant at mark@inspire2coach.co.uk or on 07951 764327 to discuss your specific needs. At this stage, we can agree dates and finalise the cost of the programme.
3. we will liaise with your county LTA and the LTA Coach Education Department to get you enrolled.
4. Once dates are agreed, we will invoice prior to day 1 for half the agreed amount. This payment is non-refundable. We will invoice for the balance of the agreed amount prior to the third visit.
5. Download and complete the Needs Analysis form, following all instructions carefully. Each participant on the IDP will need to complete a form before the first visit.

Needs Analysis form download


FAQs

1. How much does it cost?
The costs vary a little according to where you are, and the format we agree. Typically you can budget for approximately £300-£350 per day. The IDP requires 3 days.

2. Is it only for coaches?
The IDP is open to licensed and unlicensed coaches, and Coaching Assistants (Level 1 and Level 2).

3. How many licence points will I get?
If you complete the programme by attending all 3 days and completing the tasks in between, you'll be awarded 15 LTA Coach Licence credits, 3 of which will be awarded after the first of the 3 meetings.

4. Can it be shorter than 9 months?
No! The whole point of IDP is that it combines visits by a tutor/mentor with you gaining experience or doing additional work to develop your knowledge on topics covered. This takes time. If you want something shorter, try our CPD programme, including our Distance Learning course.

5. What topics does IDP cover?
It's up to you. By completing the Needs Analysis, and by enrolling on the programme in the first place, presumably you have some idea of topics or areas you want to cover. This is then agreed with the tutor and arranged into a 9-12 month programme.