Coaches

We provide adaptive and inclusive racquet sports coach training on and off the courts. We are grateful to all of our racquet sports professionals for their service to our program and athletes!

We are a proud adaptive racquet sports partner with USPTA, PTR, Selkirk, USTA FL and additional USTA Sections.

Please contact us to be notified when the LSA coach certification training program becomes available.

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Help shape the future of inclusive sports by becoming a certified Love Serving Autism Coach! Why should you get involved?

LSA Coaching Certification Benefits 

  • Broaden your expertise: Gain specialized skills in teaching racquet sports to individuals with autism and different abilities setting yourself apart in the coaching community.
  • Expand your client base: Access a new segment of students and families who are eager for inclusive, adaptive coaching.
  • Make a meaningful impact: Help individuals with autism and unique abilities develop motor skills, social skills, and self-confidence through racquet sports.
  • Strengthen your resume: Add an adaptive and inclusive certification to your credentials, demonstrating your commitment to inclusive and adaptive sports coaching.
  • Join a supportive community: Connect with other racquet sports coaches and advocates, gaining resources and support through the Love Serving Autism network.
  • Coach Compensation 
  • Continuing Education credits: RSPA&PTR

Certification Outcome:

Certified LSA coaches can train new coaches, lead regional Love Serving Autism programs, and organize large-scale adaptive and inclusive events. *It is not a requirement for a coach to be a certified racquet sports professional by RSPA or PTR to complete the Love Serving Autism certification courses.*

LSA coaching certification application form
Continuing Education Information

Level 1 – Coaching With HEART:

Assistant Coach for Adaptive Racquet Sports
Objective: Introduce foundational concepts for coaching individuals with autism and developmental delays.

Level 2 – Advantage Coach:

Intermediate Coach for Autism and Developmental Delays
Objective: Equip experienced coaches with strategies to lead adaptive and inclusive racquet sports classes for neurodiverse athletes.

Level 3 – Grand Slam Coaching:

Advanced Coach and Program Leader
Objective: Enable coaches to lead programs, train new coaches, and expand autism-related and inclusive racquet sports programs.

Inclusive Coaching Course

Objective: By taking this course, coaches will learn best practices for strengthening their on-court skills to create a successful, inclusive tennis teaching environment that benefits students of all abilities.

Coach's comments

    Jack Scarpa

    LSA Coach, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    “Thank you so much for the opportunity to coach the LSA clinics at Cambridge Tennis Club this summer! It was an amazing time and I truly loved every second of it. It hands down was my favorite lesson/clinic I coached this summer and easily my favorite clinic I’ve ever taught in all my years teaching tennis. I will definitely recommend the program to anyone I know who may have children who would be interested in the program. I really hope we can stay in contact and that I can teach the clinics next year at CTC if my next summer internship will allow me to in my schedule. All the best, Coach Jack”

    Rita Dotson
      Rita Dotson

      Roger Scott Tennis Center, Pensacola, FL

      I love teaching Love Serving Autism classes! It brings me great joy to see these kids progress not only in their tennis skill development but also in their life skills development! As a Special Olympics volunteer coach, I am constantly amazed at the level of sportsmanship the athletes display so readily! I have found that these athletes teach me more than I could ever teach them!

        Michael Jordan

        Director of Racquets, USPTA & PTR Lancaster Country Club, PA

        Last year my son Frederick was diagnosed with ASD. Being a tennis coach, I knew that my son could benefit tremendously from the sport of tennis and all the wonderful life lessons that come with it. We began hitting balls just for fun so he could become familiar with the surroundings and the equipment. It wasn’t long before Frederick loved hearing the “pop” of the ball hitting his strings. The joy I receive as his dad being able to spend time with him on the court is immeasurable. I’m not sure where our journey will take us, but I do know that having an organization like Love Serving Autism will benefit so many kids and families like my own.

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        We provide a variety of programs and events through certified coaches and therapists across the country.

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