This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach junior tennis players in the tactics and skills of tennis. This can include red, orange and green stage tennis players.

This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working and volunteering in tennis clubs and centres.

Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to tennis coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from Tennis Australia.

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Gather and review tennis player information to assess developmental readiness.
Set tennis session objectives to meet developmental readiness.
Determine session content to address tennis session objectives.
Select coaching practices to meet tennis session objectives.
Develop and document tennis session plans for junior players.
Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet tennis session plan requirements.
Select and set up equipment for safe use by junior players.
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risk to junior player safety.
Communicate and confirm junior player understanding of tennis session activity instructions and safe participation requirements.
Present, sequence and pace tennis session activities according to tennis session plans.
Select and use communication styles to achieve tennis session objectives.
Observe junior player practice to assess player ability to perform activities.
Modify tennis session activities as required to meet junior player needs and environmental conditions.
Monitor tennis sessions to identify and address risks to junior player safety.
Analyse player performance and provide feedback to players to improve skills.
Conduct end of tennis session review to evaluate tennis session plan and inform future tennis session planning processes.
Communicate and model tennis participation behaviour standards.
Monitor participation to identify poor behaviour.
Use behaviour management strategies to address player poor behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own tennis coaching practice of junior players.
Reflect on own tennis coaching practice of junior players to identify areas for improvement.
Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future tennis sessions with junior players.
Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.

Assessment Cover Sheet

SISSTNS001 - Coach junior players in tennis

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Assessment Record Sheet

SISSTNS001 - Coach junior players in tennis

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