Grants for Ethnically Diverse Coaches in Middlesex

Tennis Opened Up is a vision for tennis to be truly open to all, no matter their background. This will only be fully achieved when every person’s experience of tennis, in every place it is played, makes them feel included.

In partnership with the LTA, Middlesex Tennis are looking to increase the percentage of coaches from ethnically diverse backgrounds in Middlesex who are either starting or progressing through the LTA Qualification pathway.

We are, therefore, pleased to announce the following support available through an application process:

• Option 1: 50% discount on the course fee across LTA Assistant (Level 1) and Instructor: Core Training (Level 2)*
• Option 2: £300 discount for Level 3 (Coach) qualification*
• Option 3: Senior Coach (Level 4), Master Coach (Level 5), and Coach Tutor Qualification (CTQ) applications & discount are awarded directly by the LTA subject to course availability*
• Option 4: Four free mentoring sessions with an industry expert, fully funded by the LTA

* Learners would still be responsible for covering costs for electives and assessment associated with qualifications.

Application Process

• Options 1 and 2: Qualification grants (Assistant, Instructor, Level 3 (Coach): apply via this form
• Option 3: Qualification grants (Senior Coach, Master Coach, Coach Tutor Qualification are awarded by the LTA subject to course availability: click here for further information
• Option 4: Mentoring
  If you are a Level 1 – 3 Coach, apply to Middlesex Tennis via this form
  If you are a Level 4 – 5 Coach, apply to LTA via this form‍
• Application closing date for applications submitted to Middlesex Tennis – 31st October 2023
• Successful applicants will be notified by 17^th November 2023

Eligibility Criteria for Coaches

• Be aged 16 or over 
• Must Live in Middlesex or work at a Middlesex Registered Venue
• Be from an ethnically diverse background
• Provide a supporting statement (written or video based) as part of a short application form, sharing why and how this grant will be valuable in supporting your coaching career and aspirations
• The person applying must be the direct recipient of the grant

Expectations

Successful applicants are required to commit to:

• Become (or maintain status as) an LTA Accredited Coach at a registered venue within 12 months of completing the qualification (mandatory)
• Give back to their community through running a ‘low or no cost’ Tennis Xpress (or equivalent) course in their local community within 12 months of completing the qualification (non-mandatory) and/or volunteer 10 hours to Middlesex Tennis

Click here for other LTA Inclusion Initiatives and Grants.