Homepage » About TCAWA 7th January 2009 About TCAWA The formation of a representative professional body for tennis coaches in Western Australia can be traced back to 1957 when Mr Keith Holten was elected inaugural President of the Western Australian Lawn Tennis Professional Association. From its humble beginnings, the association has grown from strength to strength and undergone several name changes to its present name of Tennis Coaches Australia Western Australia (Inc). Today, the association boasts a membership of approximately 200 part time and full time coaches. TCAWA is affiliated to Tennis Coaches Australia, as are all Australian states and territories. The main aim of TCAWA is to provide quality coach education courses for members and potential members. This ensures WA's tennis clubs and schools are serviced by highly qualified and experienced tennis coaches. Members of TCAWA are classified according to their qualifications: • Elite Coach - formerly Level 3 • Advanced Technical and Tactical Coach - formerly Level 2 • Development Coach - formerly Level 1 • Trainee Coach - financial members yet to complete any qualifications • Associate - not actively involved in coaching TCAWA membership has its privileges and there are a significant number of benefits and services available to members of Tennis Coaches Australia (WA). « Go Back | Top of Page

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