We are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Davies as East Dorset Padel Coach effective 1 May 2025.
Richard completed his BA Honours Degree in Sports Coaching and Development in 2014 and since then his sole purpose has been to coach and promote health and wellbeing to people of various ages across the County. He has been working collaboratively with various schools along with private squash coaching (group and individual). His love and passion have transpired on to Padel where he received a Merit for his LTA Level 2 Padel Instructor Qualification.
The following of Padel courses will be provided from 1 May and can be booked in the academy section of Playtomic:
Courses:
Monday 19:30-21:00 Intermediate Skills and Drills – @ £15 per person playtomic level 2 and above
Tuesday 09:30-11:00 Beginner/Improver Skills and Drills @ £13 per person– playtomic level 0.1-2.0
Thursday 13:00-14:30 Beginner/Improver Skills and Drills @ £13 per person– playtomic level 0.1-2.0
Saturday 13:30-15:00 Intermediate Skills and Drills – @ £15 per person - playtomic level 2 and above
Saturday 09:00-10:00 Under 18 Juniors @ £10 per person
Levelling sessions at £20 per person
From 1 October 2025 he will be offering a 4-week course for beginners/ improvers and intermediates. This will cover: serve and return, volley and overhead, glass, tactical match play. Players will sign up for 4-week course at £60 per person off peak £68 per person peak maximum of 8 players. The courses will be programmed for 5 weeks to allow one bad weather day. If not required the additional week to be offered to members of the course via playtomic.
Individual Coaching
£46 off peak per hour and £55.00 peak per hour weekends only. This is inclusive of the court fee. Contact Rich directly for individual lessons on 07533 319253.
We would like to thank Rob Busby who has been our coach since we opened in July. Rob has done a great job for East Dorset Padel and we wish him all the best for the future. I am sure we will see him around the club and supporting Rich when he needs it.
Karen Adams
East Dorset Padel