Ian! I enjoy all your videos! Especially this one. I was an okay player in High School. Didn't play in college but just kind of stumbled into teaching through a mutual colleague. I'm 25 and have been teaching 2 years now. Love everything you do! Keep it up. Especially those trick shots you started recently.
I am making the switch from social work to focusing solely on working my tennis fundamentals and plan on becoming a coach. Thank you SO much Ian. I’ve watched so many of your videos and feel so grateful. Cheers!
In Australia the best coaching courses are offered by Tennis Australia. There are others but you kind of have to end up having to be affiliated with Tennis Australia in the end anyway and their courses are very good. Starting with a community coaching weekend course through to the in depth Club Pro. However it is not just a course. You need to be supervised and sort of sponsored by another professional coach, so it is kind of like an apprenticeship. You can do University courses on coaching in general but the TA courses are much more practical and you don't waist years on subjects you will never use. However the learning doesn't stop when you get your certificate. TA offers coaches great workshops as well, including the brilliant five day seminar that leads into the Australian Open. I believe a good coach is continually pushing themselves to learn more, try new methods, and seek the best way to help each individual player in their tennis journey. This is why I am really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work.
What's the difference between "ITF" LEVELS in coaching, and college, which is more useful, and cheap? Thanks "Ian and the whole crew for your efforts ❤️❤️
GOOD EVENING, MY QUESTION IS.( I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE TENNIS, NEVER PLAYED BEFORE UNTIL NOW I AM DOING A SIX MONTH TRAINING JUST AS A SPORT, AND BECAUSE I ALWAYS WANTED TO DEVELOP A CLUB FOR KIDS IN MY COMMUNITY, ) DO YOU BELIEVE THAT I CAN BE A TENNIS COACH WHEN I DEVELOP THE CLUB?
Funny thing in Europe the emphasis lies on tennis in the education system not on the management side of things. It would help prevent lots of problems.
4 main was to get into the coaching industry 1. Academically. Go to a college( ferris university in Michigan highly recommended where Ian is from. Strongest tennis team in ncaa as well good facility) 2. Pro to pro coach. Or just play good enough to coach rec lvl 3. Towel boi. Go to a local club and give help. You won’t need any certification or work experience. ( kinda like the “internship” to get ur foot thru the door. And build ur career from there) 4. Outliers. Be unique like nick. He was a philosophical person and gave good advice to his players. Maybe if ur majoring in sports psychology you can give players a good perspective on how to manage their mental game and potentially become a coach. ( just an idea tho)
Sorry about this question, it's quite personal but, how much would you get paid? My coach said that if I took a gap year from university to work with him, I would be able to get about £20,000 a year. He however owns about 3 cars, one of which being a Porsche and I don't know how much he gets paid. I would like to know this information for my own coaching career
I know a friend who makes less than 20k a year, while my old instructor from my childhood was making over 80k. It really depends on your experience, reputation/marketability and clientele.... In some ways its kind of like sales where the earnings range significantly and the sky is the limit.I never had any certification but I've only taught at clubs via "foot in the door" way as Ian mentioned from young kids to teens and club players($15 an hour part time in the summer months while i was in highschool and university). My boss was USTA certified so I learned a lot from him even though I was not formally trained by the USTA. Sometimes I would stumble upon opportunities working for myself outside of the club, stealing their customers, I would charge them over $15 but slightly less than what the club charges while providing more availability and more of a personal touch. Most of the time if the family is wealthy they would naturally offer more money and all other expenses if they like or trust you. I did not choose tennis coaching as a full time career.. I choose a stable, boring office job instead lol
The industry of tennis is a disaster! It’s riddled with greed, alpha males, and egotistical punks that live under the delusion that their dazzle dazzle forehand qualifies them as a coach.most coaches are men and 47 and older.
Jesus Christ Lord God, the Holy King save us and the whole world. Jesus Christ Lord God, the Holy King save us and the whole world. Jesus Christ Lord God, the Holy King save us and the whole world.
Ian! I enjoy all your videos! Especially this one. I was an okay player in High School. Didn't play in college but just kind of stumbled into teaching through a mutual colleague. I'm 25 and have been teaching 2 years now. Love everything you do! Keep it up. Especially those trick shots you started recently.
JVillalobos Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate it!
I am making the switch from social work to focusing solely on working my tennis fundamentals and plan on becoming a coach. Thank you SO much Ian. I’ve watched so many of your videos and feel so grateful. Cheers!
In Australia the best coaching courses are offered by Tennis Australia. There are others but you kind of have to end up having to be affiliated with Tennis Australia in the end anyway and their courses are very good. Starting with a community coaching weekend course through to the in depth Club Pro. However it is not just a course. You need to be supervised and sort of sponsored by another professional coach, so it is kind of like an apprenticeship. You can do University courses on coaching in general but the TA courses are much more practical and you don't waist years on subjects you will never use. However the learning doesn't stop when you get your certificate. TA offers coaches great workshops as well, including the brilliant five day seminar that leads into the Australian Open. I believe a good coach is continually pushing themselves to learn more, try new methods, and seek the best way to help each individual player in their tennis journey. This is why I am really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work.
What's the difference between "ITF" LEVELS in coaching, and college, which is more useful, and cheap?
Thanks "Ian and the whole crew for your efforts ❤️❤️
I like this guy. I think he's the nicest tennis coach on TH-cam. Will be an amazing father someday
Thank you, T C. I appreciate the kind words. I have a 9 year old daughter and 6 year old son 🙂
GOOD EVENING, MY QUESTION IS.( I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE TENNIS, NEVER PLAYED BEFORE UNTIL NOW I AM DOING A SIX MONTH TRAINING JUST AS A SPORT, AND BECAUSE I ALWAYS WANTED TO DEVELOP A CLUB FOR KIDS IN MY COMMUNITY, ) DO YOU BELIEVE THAT I CAN BE A TENNIS COACH WHEN I DEVELOP THE CLUB?
Yeah is it worth it getting certified as a instructor or is it just better just to go out there and teach
I am literally watching this to know how to be a tennis coach for a fanfiction I’m writing. Thanks, big help.
I am a level 1 tennis coach and iam certified from ITF in play tennis course and ITF level one.
I need a job please help me how can I get this job
Funny thing in Europe the emphasis lies on tennis in the education system not on the management side of things. It would help prevent lots of problems.
How does one coach charge per lession in all.??
Ian, love that hoodie you're wearing! do you remember where you got that from!?
Nice video! Which certification would you recommend if you were in china, thanks
I'm sorry, Federico, not familiar with the system in China at all. -Ian
North Carolina
4 main was to get into the coaching industry
1. Academically. Go to a college( ferris university in Michigan highly recommended where Ian is from. Strongest tennis team in ncaa as well good facility)
2. Pro to pro coach. Or just play good enough to coach rec lvl
3. Towel boi. Go to a local club and give help. You won’t need any certification or work experience. ( kinda like the “internship” to get ur foot thru the door. And build ur career from there)
4. Outliers. Be unique like nick. He was a philosophical person and gave good advice to his players. Maybe if ur majoring in sports psychology you can give players a good perspective on how to manage their mental game and potentially become a coach. ( just an idea tho)
come>>on
Sorry about this question, it's quite personal but, how much would you get paid? My coach said that if I took a gap year from university to work with him, I would be able to get about £20,000 a year. He however owns about 3 cars, one of which being a Porsche and I don't know how much he gets paid. I would like to know this information for my own coaching career
Jonny Evans Believe it or not I'll answer that question in a future episode, Jonny :-)
I know a friend who makes less than 20k a year, while my old instructor from my childhood was making over 80k. It really depends on your experience, reputation/marketability and clientele.... In some ways its kind of like sales where the earnings range significantly and the sky is the limit.I never had any certification but I've only taught at clubs via "foot in the door" way as Ian mentioned from young kids to teens and club players($15 an hour part time in the summer months while i was in highschool and university). My boss was USTA certified so I learned a lot from him even though I was not formally trained by the USTA. Sometimes I would stumble upon opportunities working for myself outside of the club, stealing their customers, I would charge them over $15 but slightly less than what the club charges while providing more availability and more of a personal touch. Most of the time if the family is wealthy they would naturally offer more money and all other expenses if they like or trust you. I did not choose tennis coaching as a full time career.. I choose a stable, boring office job instead lol
where is the answer?
@@j1mster3 my brother makes 100k+ a year, it depends how much you coach, how popular you are and where you teach
Dude, you dont need a 4 yr degree from a college to be a tennis pro.
The industry of tennis is a disaster! It’s riddled with greed, alpha males, and egotistical punks that live under the delusion that their dazzle dazzle forehand qualifies them as a coach.most coaches are men and 47 and older.
Jesus Christ Lord God, the Holy King save us and the whole world.
Jesus Christ Lord God, the Holy King save us and the whole world.
Jesus Christ Lord God, the Holy King save us and the whole world.