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Virtus Leisure Management

Virtus are a trusted partner of the LTA for coach qualifications and CPD workshops. The LTA collaborate closely with Virtus to ensure coaches have access to outstanding development opportunities that help to enhance their career-both on and off court. A fusion of programme best practice with education and training. Virtus are one of the 12 LTA Coach Development Centre is the UK. Virtus is the coach development centre for Tennis Sussex for coach qualifications, CPD workshops, First Aid, coach network forums and safeguarding courses.
Please see upcoming courses below

LTA Sussex Coach Forum
📍 The West Worthing Club
🗓️ Wednesday 12th November 9:00am – 1:00pm
We’re excited to invite you to the LTA Sussex Coach Forum – a 4-hour event designed to help coaches connect, share knowledge, and grow together.
What’s on the agenda?
✅ 2 hr 30 min on-court session – Doubles Net Play focus: Red ➝ Tour
✅ 30 min networking – build connections with local coaches & leaders
✅ 1 hr off-court discussions – practical insights and shared challenges
Why attend?
Coach Forums are an invaluable opportunity to:
- Network with fellow coaches, the LTA, and your Coach Development Centre
- Take away fresh drills and practical ideas for your programmes
- Explore collaborative solutions to local coach shortages and recruitment challenges
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your coaching skills, expand your network, or contribute to shaping tennis in Sussex, this forum is for you.
👉 Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!
Upcoming Coaching Courses
Course | Venue | Time and Date | Link to Book |
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LTA Assistant Level 1 | The West Worthing Club | Sunday 21st September 2025 Sunday 19th October 2025 | BOOK HERE |
LTA Assistant Level 1 | Crawley Lawn Tennis Club | Sunday 23rd March 2025 Sunday 4th May 2025 Thursday 31st July 2025 Thursday 21st August 2025 | BOOK HERE |
LTA Assistant Level 1 | Eastbourne Sports Park | Sunday 11th May 2025 Sunday 8th June 2025 | BOOK HERE |
LTA Assistant Level 2 | The West Worthing Club | Sunday 23rd March 2025 Sunday 6th April 2025 | BOOK HERE |
LTA Assistant Level 2 | Crawley Lawn Tennis Club | Saturday 6th Sep 2025 Saturday 20th Sep 2025 Saturday 4th Oct 2025 Saturday 18th Oct 2025 | BOOK HERE |

LTA Coach Mentoring: Diversity & Inclusion Bursaries 2025
The LTA vision is ‘Tennis Opened Up’, and they are on a mission to make tennis in Britain more relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable to all. As part of the LTA Inclusion Strategy, they want to work towards having a coaching workforce that truly reflects our sport and the society of Great Britain.
The LTA Diversity & Inclusion Bursary Scheme aims to remove barriers and support underrepresented audiences in their personal and professional coaching journey, by accessing one-on-one mentoring sessions with an LTA Coach Mentor.
The LTA are particularly interested in receiving applications from over 18 and Accredited coaches, who are part of any or all of the following communities:
- Disabled people
- Females
- Ethnically diverse
Places for this scheme are limited and designated on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, visit the LTA Coach Mentoring website
Coaches can apply here.
First Aid Courses
Andersson First Aid Training run local first aid courses around Sussex.
To book onto upcoming courses click here.
Pictures from our latest LTA Coach Forum



