ACademy

35 years of Padel EXPERTISE WITH INTERNATIONAl PLAYERS

Manchester Padel Club offers a unique place to learn and play, with coaching designed to support players at every stage of their journey.

Led by former world top 10 player Leo Padovani, the Academy brings elite-level experience and a strong development focus. Players can join a class, book private coaching, or take part in the junior programme, all delivered in a welcoming, player-focused environment.

PRIVATE COACHING

Personalised sessions focused on your goals, designed to accelerate your development on court.

PUBLIC CLASSES

Structured, level-based sessions to build your game, improve consistency, and develop tactical understanding.

JUNIOR PROGRAMME

Fun, engaging coaching designed to build confidence, coordination, and strong foundations in young players.

PRIVATE COACHING

Our private coaching is delivered by coaches with decades of experience across padel and other racket sports, giving you focused, personalised sessions in a relaxed, supportive setting.

Everything is built around you, whether that’s sharpening your technique, improving your decision-making, or building confidence when it matters.

Interested in coaching? Enquire via the button below and let us know your level and any coach preference.

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PUBLIC CLASSES

Public padel classes provide a clear, structured way to improve, with sessions organised by level to ensure the right balance of challenge and progression.

Our programme includes Intro to Padel sessions, coached classes and tactical matchplay, all designed to develop technique and apply it in real play.

All classes can be booked via Playtomic. New to Playtomic? See our guide.

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Junior Programme

Our junior programme is built around energy, confidence and enjoyment.

Sessions are designed to keep young players active with a focus on movement and teamwork, delivered in a fun and supportive environment.

Our smaller Touch courts also help juniors build confidence quickly and enjoy the game from the start

All Junior classes can be booked via Playtomic. New to Playtomic? See our guide.

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SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

Enhance your school’s sports offering with Manchester Padel Club’s School Programme, designed to support and complement the PE curriculum.

Sessions can be delivered during the school day or as after-school activities, giving pupils the opportunity to learn, play, and develop their padel skills in a fun and engaging environment.

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Meet our coaches

Leo Padovani - Head Coach

Former world top 10 player and international champion who has coached elite players, including world number one Juan Martín Díaz, and specialises in developing players at all levels.

David Thomas - Coach

Trained under leading coaches Nito Brea and former world champion Gaby Reca, David has competed internationally across Europe and Argentina.

Rachel Thomas - COACH

Rachel is a a Level 3 LTA Tennis Coach, county-level competitor in padel and tennis, and certified padel coach.

PAUL JEPSON - COACH

Paul has represented Great Britain at three Seniors World Padel Championships, with over 20 years’ experience as a full-time coach in racket sports.

ACADEMY Faq’s

All classes and programmes can be booked via Playtomic through the Academy tab, or you can view the schedule on our website here
Yes, group coaching sessions are available, it’s a great way to learn and practice with other players at the same stage as you. See here for more information.
To book a 1:1 lesson with one of our coaches, please email academy@manchesterpadel.club and let us know your level and if you have a specific coach in mind.
Coached classes focus on developing technique and understanding, while tactical matchplay sessions allow you to apply those skills in live points with guidance from a coach.

Junior coaching is available to book from ages 6-16. Book via Playtomic or view our weekly schedule here.
You can hire rackets and balls either through Playtomic or when you arrive at the club. If you want to add them to your Playtomic booking, look for 'Extras' on the Checkout page.
Yes we have changing and shower facilities on site.
Absolutely, we offer Intro to Padel sessions specifically designed for new players, helping you learn the basics and start playing quickly in a relaxed environment. You can book via Playtomic or view or weekly schedule here.