My initial attitude to doing this course was one of apprehension and uncertainty given that I have had very much an off court management role for over 6 years now. However, I still get on court and run Cardio tennis each week and cover groups sessions at my own club when they need some help, so getting back on court again should not be as alien as I had first imagined.
Part of me was also feeling a little bit of a fake in that respect, as when asked where I coach and in what capacity, I was limited with my response. That said, I am really glad that I have embarked on this one year journey, as not only do I feel that it will be a fantastic learning experience, it will also keep me up to date with coaches wants and needs, so help with my role as LTA Programmes Manager.
I also feel that I can offer valuable input from a different perspective and the experience I have gained through the roles I have had off the court; managing a team of coaches, managing a facility and more recently working more on an top level, broader participation strategy rather than the day to day delivery.
Mixing with the coaches taking the Master Performance Course was also of real benefit as regardless of who coaches work with, the same issues around managing people and relationships are fundamental to the role; head coach, club manager or performance coach.
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