Get To Know Them
Trainer Profiles
The full story behind our coaching team — background, specialisms and how to book a session with each.
Marco Ferrer
Head Coach · WPT Certified
Marco spent 12 years competing on the World Padel Tour before moving into full-time coaching. He is obsessed with the tactical side of the game — court positioning, shot selection and reading your opponents.
His sessions blend match-play scenarios with technical drills, so you learn the “why” behind every shot, not just the “how”.
- Specialism: Tactics & transition game
- Levels: Intermediate to advanced
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Book: Private & group
Sofia Ramos
Academy Director · Level 3
Sofia runs the academy and designs our Discover → Develop → Compete pathway. She has coached national-level juniors and leads the ladies programme.
Warm, patient and structured — ideal if you are new to padel or returning after a break.
- Specialism: Player pathways, juniors, ladies
- Levels: Beginner to competitor
- Languages: English, Portuguese
- Book: Group clinics & courses
Carlos Mendes
Performance Coach
Carlos focuses on the physical game — movement, strength and match analysis. He works with our box-league and tournament players to squeeze out the extra 5%.
Expect video review, fitness benchmarking and a personalised improvement plan.
- Specialism: Performance & analysis
- Levels: Advanced & competitive
- Languages: English
- Book: 1:1 performance blocks
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Match the coach to the goal
Choose coaching by the problem you want to solve, not only by availability.
Technical foundation
Work on grips, preparation, contact and repeatable movement.
Tactical development
Improve positioning, shot selection and partner communication.
Competition support
Use match review, pressure drills and event planning.
NEXT STEP
Prepare for the first session
Share your level, playing frequency, injury considerations and one priority so the coach can plan useful work from the start.