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Coaching Certification System 
Tennis Professionals Association (TPA)
2026 Instructor Courses

Coaching Certification System

Tennis Canada’s Coaching Certification is a highly structured system that ensures Instructors, Coaches, and Professionals receive the best training and guidance. The program has a variety of key components that are essential in the development of coaches across the nation.

Purpose of the Coaching System
Tennis Canada provides certification to individuals within the tennis industry to ensure the highest quality instruction for all players. Tennis Canada has expanded its certification program to meet the individual needs of the tennis community. In this competitive industry, one of the key elements to differentiate facilities or junior development programs is the expertise of the tennis professionals and coaches housed within the club or program.

Overview of the Coaching System
Upon completion of the first two levels of certification, the Instructor and Club Pro 1, an individual has the choice of two streams of coaching certification. They can choose the “high-performance stream” or “club professional stream” of coaching education and certification. Both will be recognized as official certifications. However, the certifications represent completely different competencies.

The High-Performance stream is designed for those interested in player development, working with elite juniors (ages 7 – 18) or high-performance players from college to professionals. These individuals are trained to be Tennis Coaches through a comprehensive program that includes multiple modules completed over time. A strong practical component will complement the curriculum.

The Club Professional stream is for individuals working in clubs who want to develop the skills needed for success in a club setting. Training covers customer service, programming, front desk operations, facility and staff management, club maintenance, team practices, and basic corrections for recreational players. Participants will be trained as Tennis Pros.

TENNIS PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (TPA)

ABOUT THE TENNIS PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (TPA)

The TPA is a member-based association devoted to growing the profession of tennis coaching throughout Canada. The TPA was developed by Tennis Canada for Canadian-certified Instructors, Coaches, and Club Professionals.

TPA RESOURCES

2026 INSTRUCTOR COURSES

Tennis Alberta, in partnership with the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) and Tennis Canada, host multiple Instructor Courses throughout the year, with new events announced in our newsletter, Volley, and across our social media channels. Please note that all course participants will be required to sign Tennis Alberta’s Enrolment Terms and Conditions upon registration.

Spring 2026 Edmonton Instructor Course

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