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What is included?

  • How we learn

    Understanding the learning process is key to becoming a great coach. We take you through the theory behind how we all learn.

  • Video guide

    How do I video tennis shots? We guide you through the best camera angles and court positions to capture your shots like a coach! No experience necessary.

  • Tennis Fundamentals

    We break down each of the 6 key tennis shots into their fundamental elements, enabling you to build up a picture of your own tennis so you can help others improve.

  • Analysis

    Building on the knowledge you have acquired, we guide you step-by-step through the analysis process. Once completed, you will have made the first step on the pathway to becoming a coach

  • Online Assessment

    At the end of the course, you will be assessed on your learnings in a 1 hour ZOOM call. If you pass then you obtain your JMT 'Coach In Training' qualification.

  • BTCA Level 1 & Membership

    On successful completion of the online course and associated certifications you will receive your BTCA Level 1 and memberships (Including coach liability insurance)

JMT Coaching Diploma - Level 1

The tools you need to step into the coaching pathway

  • 20 x fundamental elements of each of the 6 key stokes

  • 80 x example tennis videos to help you visualise each element

  • 6 x video capture guides with 2 to 6 camera angles

  • 6 x evaluation forms used by professional coaches

  • Level 1 BTCA certificate on completion of online course and external certifications (see below)

BTCA Level 1

Once you have successfully completed this online course you will be then be eligible to apply for your BTCA Level 1. This certificate means you will be insured and covered to coach in the UK. In addition to the online course you need to complete the following:

  • 10 hours of coaching experience at your local club

  • Adult First Aid Course

  • Online safeguarding course

  • Criminal record check

Course Content

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Jonathan Markson Tennis - Online Coach Training

    • Welcome to the JMT Diploma Level 1
  • 2

    How we learn

    • JMT Online - How we learn

    • How we learn and get better

    • Quiz Time!

  • 3

    Video capture

    • JMT Online - Video Capture

    • Introduction To Capturing Video Clips Easily

    • Video Capture Guide - Download - How to capture great video of your shots

    • Video Angle Guide - Download - Achieve the best camera angles
  • 4

    Fundamentals - Introduction

    • JMT Online - Introduction to the fundamentals elements of tennis

    • The 6 key strokes

    • Definitions: Tennis Vocabulary

    • Definitions: Tennis Racquet

    • Definitions: Tennis Court
  • 5

    Fundamentals - Serve

    • Introducing The Serve

      FREE PREVIEW

    • The Serve - Technical - A0 - Grip For Serving

      FREE PREVIEW

    • The Serve - Technical - A1 - Starting Position

      FREE PREVIEW

    • The Serve - Technical - A2 - Stance Position

    • The Serve - Technical - A3 - Take Back

    • The Serve - Technical - A4 - The Ball Toss

    • The Serve - Technical - A5 - Rhythm and Momentum

    • The Serve - Technical - A6 - Arm Extension

    • The Serve - Technical - A7 - Body Alignment

    • The Serve - Technical - A8 - Bending & Extending the Legs

    • The Serve - Technical - A9 - The various serve effects (SLICE/FLAT/SPIN)

    • The Serve - You are half-way. Time to reflect and then move forward

    • The Serve - Movement - B0 - Back Foot Forward

    • The Serve - Movement - B1 - Hip Movement

    • The Serve - Movement - B2 - Leg Landing Position

    • The Serve - Movement - B3 - Preparing a playing pattern from the serve and 1st shot

    • The Serve - Movement - B4 - Preparing a pattern from the serve and 2 shots

    • The Serve - Movement - B5 - Spine Flexibility

    • The Serve - Movement - B6 - Toes Up

    • The Serve - Movement - B7 - Shoulder line above hip line

    • The Serve - Movement - B8 - Elbow Throwing Action

    • The Serve - Movement - B9 - Shoulder Rotation

    • The Serve - Analysis & Reflection

    • The Serve - Evaluation Form

  • 6

    Fundamentals - Smash

    • Introduction to the smash

    • The Smash - Technical - A10 - Preparing The Take Back

    • The Smash - Technical - A11 - Positioning under the ball

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    • The Smash - Technical - A12 - Pointing at the ball

    • The Smash - Technical - A13 - Upper Body Orientation

    • The Smash - Technical - A14 - The Grip

    • The Smash - Technical - A15 - Familiarisation with the playing environment

    • The Smash - Technical - A16 - Using Various Effects (SLICE/ FLAT/ SPIN)

    • The Smash - Technical - A17 - Using Slice

    • The Smash - Technical - A18 - Using Flat

    • The Smash - Technical - A19 - Using Top Spin

    • The Smash - You are half-way. Time to reflect and then move forward

    • The Smash - Movement - B10 - Moving Sideways

    • The Smash - Movement - B11 - How to run backwards

    • The Smash - Movement - B12 - Pushing from the back leg

    • The Smash - Movement - B13 - Looking at the ball

    • The Smash - Movement - B14 - Positioning underneath the ball

    • The Smash - Movement - B15 - Player position behind the ball

    • The Smash - Movement - B16 - Get around the ball

    • The Smash - Movement - B17 - The Vertical Jump

    • The Smash - Movement - B18 - The importance of coordinating the upper and lower body actions

    • The Smash - Movement - B19 - Developing Power

    • The Smash - Analysis & Reflection

    • The Smash - Evaluation Form

  • 7

    Fundamentals - Return

    • Introduction to the return

    • The Return - Technical - A20 - Reading the ball

    • The Return - Technical - A21 - Movement & reaction

    • The Return - Technical - A22 - Use & interact with the ground

    • The Return - Technical - A23 - Be Light, bounce up

      FREE PREVIEW

    • The Return - Technical - A24 - Coordination upper-lower body

    • The Return - Technical - A25 - Shortening the take-back

    • The Return - Technical - A26 - Elbow extension in the follow-through

    • The Return - Technical - A27 - Strings on the ball

    • The Return - Technical - A28 - Blocking the return

    • The Return - Technical - A29 - Aggressive attitude

    • The Return - You are half-way. Time to reflect and then move forward

    • The Return - Movement - B20 - Diving into space

    • The Return - Movement - B21 - Reading the ball trajectory

    • The Return - Movement - B22 - Shortening the take-back | Blocking the return

    • The Return - Movement - B23 - Choose a grip while waiting for the serve

    • The Return - Movement - B24 - Creating the motion and the rythym

    • The Return - Movement - B25 - Be proactive | Make a choice

    • The Return - Movement - B26 - Reading the opponent's 'Tells'

    • The Return - Movement - B27 - Aim for a big zone | Safe and secure

    • The Return - Movement - B28 - Low on the legs

    • The Return - Movement - B29 - Chip 'n' Charge return

    • The Return - Analysis & Reflection

    • The Return - Evaluation Form

  • 8

    Fundamentals - Forehand

    • Introduction to the forehand

    • The Forehand - Technical - A30 - Grip Tune Up

    • The Forehand - Technical - A31 - Best ready position

    • The Forehand - Technical - A32 - Feet position (stance)

    • The Forehand - Technical - A33 - Take-back & shoulder rotation

    • The Forehand - Technical - A34 - Upper body rotation

    • The Forehand - Technical - A35 - Impact point for the best ball strike

    • The Forehand - Technical - A36 - Rhythm (Take-back & Impact)

      FREE PREVIEW

    • The Forehand - Technical - A37 - Elbow Extension

    • The Forehand - Technical - A38 - HIP EXTENSION AFTER CONTACT

    • The Forehand - Technical - A39 - HIP ROTATION

    • The Forehand - You are half-way. Time to reflect and then move forward

    • The Forehand - Movement - B30 - Split step into action

    • The Forehand - Movement - B31 - 1st step reaction

    • The Forehand - Movement - B32 - 1st step & move

    • The Forehand - Movement - B33 - Open Stance

    • The Forehand - Movement - B34 - Sideways stance

    • The Forehand - Movement - B35 - Semi-open stance

    • The Forehand - Movement - B36 - Moving away from the ball

    • The Forehand - Movement - B37 - Moving towards the ball

    • The Forehand - Movement - B38 - AROUND THE BALL

    • The Forehand - Movement - B39 - PIVOT ACTION

    • The Forehand - Analysis & Reflection

    • The Forehand - Evaluation Form

  • 9

    Fundamentals - Backhand

    • Introduction to the backhand

    • The Backhand - Technical - A40 - Grip Tune Up

    • The Backhand - Technical - A41 - Best ready position

    • The Backhand - Technical - A42 - Footwork and stance

      FREE PREVIEW

    • The Backhand - Technical - A43 - Take-back, single or double handed take-back

    • The Backhand - Technical - A44 - Upper body rotation and shoulder

    • The Backhand - Technical - A45 - Impact Point

    • The Backhand - Technical - A46 - Rhythym (Take-back & Impact)

    • The Backhand - Technical - A47 - Elbow extension

    • The Backhand - Technical - A48 - Link with the upper body - hip extension after contact

    • The Backhand - Technical - A49 - Follow Through

    • The Backhand - You are half-way. Time to reflect and then move forward

    • The Backhand - Movement - B40 - Getting ready

    • The Backhand - Movement - B41 - 1st step foundation

    • The Backhand - Movement - B42 - 1st step and move

    • The Backhand - Movement - B43 - Open stance and the wide ball

    • The Backhand - Movement - B44 - Sideways stance on the central ball

    • The Backhand - Movement - B45 - Semi-open stance versatility in movement

    • The Backhand - Movement - B47 - Moving towards the ball

    • The Backhand - Movement - B48 - Moving around the ball

    • The Backhand - Movement - B49 - Weight Transfer

    • The Backhand - Analysis & Reflection

    • The Backhand - Evaluation Form

  • 10

    Fundamentals - Volley

    • Introduction to The Volley

    • The Volley - Technical - A50 - Forehand volley grip

    • The Volley - Technical - A51 - Backhand volley grip

    • The Volley - Technical - A52 - Ready position

    • The Volley - Technical - A53 - Legs bent and ready

    • The Volley - Technical - A54 - Solid contact point

    • The Volley - Technical - A55 - High to low impact

    • The Volley - Technical - A56 - Low to High Impact

      FREE PREVIEW

    • The Volley - Technical - A57 - Legs in action

    • The Volley - Technical - A58 - Squeezing the grip

    • The Volley - Technical - A59 - Elbow extension during impact

    • The Volley - You are half-way. Time to reflect and then move forward

    • The Volley - Movement - B50 - Position at the net when coming from the baseline

    • The Volley - Movement - B51 - When to split step

    • The Volley - Movement - B52 - Outside leg pushing action

    • The Volley - Movement - B53 - Body balance & weight transfer

    • The Volley - Movement - B54 - Being fast

    • The Volley - Movement - B55 - Anticipating the next shot

    • The Volley - Movement - B56 - Lateral movement - shuffle steps

    • The Volley - Movement - B57 - Forward movement - fast run

    • The Volley - Movement - B58 - Sideways movement - adjustment

    • The Volley - Movement - B59 - Lower body position

    • The Volley - Analysis

    • The Volley - Analysis & Reflection

    • The Volley - Evaluation Form

  • 11

    Next Steps

    • JMT Online - Time to Assess

    • Assessment & Evaluation WIth Your Course Assessor

    • Congratulations

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