ITA Center for Coach Education

At the ITA’s Center for Coach Education (ITACCE), we envision a future where college tennis continues to thrive with highly skilled and dynamic coaches leading the way. Through continuous learning and professional development opportunities offered by the ITACCE, coaches will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence, that allows them to reach their full potential and positively impact the lives of their student-athletes and local communities.

Courses & Programs

Coaching education course, workshops, programs and events.

eLearning

Online library of coaching resources and educational content.

Podcasts

Interesting guests discuss all things college tennis and beyond.

Convention

ITA Coaches Convention information and past recorded content.

VISION

Vision Statements

• Empowering coaches: The primary focus is to provide coaches with the tools and support they need to be successful.
• Comprehensive & accessible: The ITACCE offers a variety of learning opportunities for coaches in all stages of their career.
Vetted & approved:The ITACCE ensures that coaches receive valuable and trustworthy education.
One-stop shop: ITACCE simplifies the professional development journey for coaches by providing resources in a central location.
Elevating the profession:The ITACCE aims to create and maintain a culture of learning that continually raises the standard of college tennis coaching

COURSES

Courses & Programs

CoachUp

A 6-month professional development online course for all levels & divisions of college coaches.

ITA/USTA Mentorship Program

Newer coaches are paired with experienced coaches in a year long program that involves regular calls and educational opportunities.

ITAW

ITAW strives to empower women in college tennis to connect, collaborate and celebrate with each other while inspiring a new generation of female college tennis coaches.

Group Mentorship Program

Open to head coaches with less than 5 years of experience, in a small group setting with two veteran coaches leading bi-weekly and monthly calls.

Rising Coaches

A program designed for those looking to pursue a career in college tennis coaching. Perfect for graduating or former student-athletes, first-year assistants or those who have never been a college coach.

Coach Circles

Coach led, informal groups for coaches who share a similar interest and want to connect and learn from one another.

ELEARNING

eLearning

Coach Circles

Coach led, informal groups for coaches who share a similar interest and want to connect and learn from one another.

Coach Masterclass

The Masterclass collection includes a wide variety of topics — from fundraising to building your facility to team culture.

Webinars

The webinar library is a video collection of ITA hosted webinars, which includes a variety of topics from on-court development to team culture to NIL. Access for ITA Member Coaches only.

PODCASTS

Podcasts

CONVENTION

Convention

ITA Coaches Podcast

Interesting guests discuss all things college tennis, college athletics and beyond.

ITA Coaches Convention

Annual ITA Coaches Convention information and past recorded content.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership

Access to the ITA Center For Coach Education is included as part of the ITA Team Membership for coaches of any collegiate tennis program in Division I, II, III, NAIA, and Junior College.

ITA Coach Education is made possible in part through support from the Knight Commission

“The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics has long championed the need for a credential that recognizes the important role of coaches as educators. The Commission is pleased to fund scholarships for racial minorities and women to participate in the ITA’s comprehensive coach education program.”