Padel Coaching by Christian Duarte

Padel Ässä coach Christian Duarte offers a variety of coaching options based on your level and goals. All courses are designed to ensure you learn, improve, and enjoy the game right from the start.

The primary language for Christian's coaching sessions is English.

Take a look at Christian’s padel coaching programmes below and sign up!

1. Padel Course – Beginners (an introduction)

Never played padel before? This course is for you.
In just a few sessions, you will learn the basics and be able to play and enjoy the game from the very beginning.

• Basic technique (forehand, backhand, volley)

• Using the walls

• Court positioning

• Matches and scoring from the very first session

Goal: for you to be able to play matches confidently after a few weeks
Duration: 6 sessions, 1 hour per session.
Format: small groups

2. Padel Course – Doubles play and tactics

If you have already played a little but want to genuinely improve, this course will help you understand doubles play.
You will stop unnecessary running and start playing more intelligently.

• Positioning as a pair

• When to move to the net

• Communication on court

• Basic tactics for winning points

• Guided matches and feedback

Goal: to develop your level and improve your game with a partner
Duration: 6 sessions, 1 hour per session
Format: fixed groups

3. Intensive Weekend – Padel as a pair

This format is aimed at players who already have experience and want to improve in a more competitive doubles environment.
Train with your partner over the weekend and work on real match situations under the guidance of a coach.

• Small group training (only 2 pairs)

• Fine-tuning technique and game control

• Positioning and tactics as a pair

• Real match situations

• Concluding with a match where coaching takes place in real-time

Goal: to improve doubles performance and decision-making during matches
Format:
Saturday: 1.5 h in the morning + 1.5 h in the afternoon
Sunday: guided match + final feedback

Group: 2 pre-formed pairs (4 players)
Level: beginner / intermediate players

4. Padel for kids and youth – Weekly summer coaching

The sessions are designed so that children and young people can learn, improve, and enjoy padel in a fun and energetic environment during the summer.

Groups are divided by age to ensure levels and learning remain as balanced as possible.

• Developing technique and coordination

• Age-appropriate games and exercises

• Developing teamwork and self-confidence

• Fun and encouraging atmosphere

• Small groups to ensure teaching is as personalised as possible

Goal: to develop technical skills and enjoyment of the game according to the age and level of each group
Format: weekly summer coaching
Groups: maximum 4 players per session
Duration: 1 hour per session

Age groups:

• 5–8 years

• 9–12 years

• 13–16 years