The AxCademy.
Where progress gets coached.

Never held a racket? Played every week for a year and stuck on the same level? Either way, you’re in the right place. The AxCademy is AxClub’s coaching programme, and it’s built for one thing: helping everyone try padel, and keep getting better at it. Young or old, on your own or with your mates, first lesson or fiftieth.

Power in Progress, on court

Our whole club is built on one idea: there’s power in progress. The AxCademy is where you’ll feel it most.

Progress in padel looks like the first rally that lasts longer than three shots. The first time the glass works for you instead of against you. Two steps forward, one step back, and the win that finally comes after ten losses. Every one of those moments counts, and our coaches will be there for all of them.

Coaching for Every Player

  • Brand new to padel
    The best place to start. We’ll cover the grip, the serve, the basics of the walls and the scoring, and have you playing proper rallies by the end of your first session. Padel is one of the easiest racket sports to pick up, which is exactly why people fall for it so fast.
  • Finding your feet
    You’ve played a few times, you love it, and now you want to stop guessing. We’ll tighten up your technique, help you read the game and get you positioned like a pair, not two singles players sharing a court.
  • Regular players who want more
    Whether it’s your bandeja, your volleys at the net or simply winning more of the tight games, our coaches will pick out the one or two things that make the biggest difference and work on them with you.
  • Juniors
    Padel is brilliant for young players: fast, social and full of quick wins that build confidence. Our junior sessions keep it fun first, with real skills built in along the way.
  • Whatever your age
    Padel is lower impact than many racket sports, played on a smaller court and always in doubles, which makes it a game you can keep playing for life. Plenty of our players found it later on, and plenty of them now beat their kids.

Meet Your Coaches

Our coaches are qualified and DBS checked.

Katrina, General Manager & Coach

Katrina is an LTA Padel Coach who loves introducing people to padel, whatever their age. She specialises in beginners and makes the game fun and easy to pick up, building confidence through clear guidance, plenty of encouragement and lots of time on court.

Through the AxCademy, she’s also inspiring the next generation, helping young players grow their skills, confidence and competitive edge. Her big dream? To help nurture a future Team GB star. For Katrina, coaching is about more than a sport. It’s about showing every player just how far they can go.

Brooklyn, Coach

Brooklyn has a background in teaching, coaching and competing in sport at a high level, so he knows what it takes to progress. He loves introducing new players to the game, but his real strength is working with improvers and intermediates who are ready to step up.

He has a sharp eye for the small details that make a big difference: racket preparation, footwork, positioning and the choices you make under pressure. His sessions are supportive, challenging and built around you, with one goal: making you a more confident, capable and tactically smart player.

Ways to Learn

  • Group classes
    Small groups, matched by level, running throughout the week. The most sociable way to learn, and you’ll meet your next playing partners while you’re at it. Come on your own or bring a friend.
  • Private lessons
    One to one with Katrina or Brooklyn. The fastest way to improve, focused entirely on your game.
  • Small group lessons
    Book a coach for you and up to three friends. Perfect for regular foursomes who want to level up together.
  • Junior sessions
    Coaching designed for younger players, with plenty of games, plenty of energy and real progress.
  • Teams, clubs and workplaces
    Bringing a squad or a team from work? We’ll put together a coached session for your group. See our Community page for more.

Coaching that fits with your schedule

Classes run throughout the week, so there’s always a session that fits around work, school and everything else. Find your level, pick your slot and book straight in.

Not sure of your level? Our sessions use the Playtomic levels from 0 (complete beginner) to 7 (seriously good). If you’re new, start with a beginners session. If you’re unsure, ask the team at reception or message us, and we’ll point you to the right class.

Your First Session

Just bring yourself, comfortable sportswear and flat soled trainers (padel shoes are great, but not essential). Rackets and balls are available to hire at reception. Arrive ten minutes early, grab a water, and say hello. Changing rooms and lockers are on site, and the bar is right there for afterwards.

Coaching FAQs

Ready for Your Next Step?

Every player here started somewhere. Some on their first ever serve, some on their hundredth match. Wherever you’re starting from, the AxCademy will help you take the next step, and the one after that.

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