The Padel School Podcast
Welcome to The Padel School Podcast – hosted by brothers Tom and Sandy Farquharson, former tennis pros turned padel coaches.
Our mission is simple: to give every padel player clear, world-class coaching so you can unlock your full potential on court. From technique to tactics, mindset to matchplay, we share the lessons we wish we’d had.
Whether you're just starting out or chasing a competitive edge — this is your home for better padel.
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The Padel School Podcast
What Makes a Great Padel Coach?
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Does a good padel coach have to be a good padel player?
It’s a question that comes up regularly as padel continues to grow and more coaches enter the sport from different backgrounds.
In this episode, Sandy and Tom discuss what actually makes a good padel coach — and where playing level fits into the equation.
They explore the challenges of coaching in a rapidly growing sport, including the rise of coaches who may have only recently started playing padel, and the pressure on clubs to find coaches quickly.
They discuss:
🎾 Whether a coach needs to be a high-level player
🎾 Why playing level is important for demonstrating what good looks like
🎾 The importance of communication, organisation and empathy
🎾 Why being a great player doesn't automatically make you a great coach
🎾 What tennis and squash coaches can bring when transitioning into padel
🎾 Why understanding padel tactics becomes increasingly important at higher levels
🎾 How the level you're coaching should influence the playing level you need
🎾 What clubs should consider when choosing the right coach
🎾 Why coach education needs to go beyond simply learning drills
A good player and a good coach require different skills. The challenge is developing enough playing knowledge to understand and demonstrate the game, while also having the communication, organisation and teaching skills needed to help players improve.
Whether you're a player choosing a coach, a club looking to build its coaching team, or someone thinking about becoming a padel coach, this episode explores what really matters.
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