Padel Performance Programme
The LTA Padel Performance Programme is designed to identify, develop and support the leading padel players in Great Britain with the overall aim of achieving success on the international stage.
We are committed to providing excellent support to our GB teams and players at each stage of their development journey. Some of the ways we are doing this is by offering funding support programmes, training sessions with our team of world-class coaches and looking to enhance the international and national level competitions we offer to encourage player development.
We have recently appointed a National Performance Pathway Manager and National Performance Coach to work alongside our National Coaches. These new appointments form a key part of our goal to create a pathway and support framework for British players at each age and stage of the performance pathway.
- Sandy Farquharson - Performance Coach
- Libby Fletcher - Performance Pathway Manager
- John Leach - National Coach
- Alvaro Fernandez - National Coach
To be eligible for selection consideration to any of the padel performance initiatives or programmes, players must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
- Are eligible to represent Great Britain in FIP approved competitions and have a current and valid British Passport
- Have not represented another country in a FIP event during the past three years
- Hold a current Play, Play+ or Compete membership with LTA Advantage
- Are not currently serving any sanction for an anti-corruption or anti-doping rule violation under any relevant anti-corruption or anti-doping regulations
- Adhere to the LTA Code of Conduct and complete any required anti-doping and anti-corruption training
Please note that for specific selection processes, such as those for national team representation, there may be additional eligibility criteria that players need to meet. Details of these can be found in each specific policy document.
There are three different funding programmes in place, designed to support the best padel players in Great Britain with the aim of achieving international success now or in the near future.
This support includes training, resources and financial assistance, while each tier offers tailored benefits to meet the specific needs of each player, at different stages of their performance journey.
Here is a brief overview of each funding support tier we offer:
Elite Programme (EP)
The Elite Programme (Padel EP) is aimed at the highest performing male and female players with a top 50 world ranking, who are achieving major tournament success or have the potential to be in contention for titles/medals at FIP/Premier Padel events in the next two years.
Pro Scholarship Programme (PSP)
The Pro Scholarship Programme (Padel PSP) supports male and female players aged 18 and above* who have the potential to progress into the top 50 world rankings within four years of joining the programme.
National Training Padel Programme (NTPP)
The National Training Padel Programme (NTPP) is designed for the very best 16 to 38 year old players in Great Britain who are not currently on the Pro Scholarship Programme**.
*In exceptional cases, players aged 16 or 17 years old will be considered
**In exceptional cases, the programme is also available to 14-15 year olds
National Age Group Padel Programme Scholarships 16U (NAGP 16U)
The National Age Group Programme 16U (NAGP 16U) provides a range of support to a select group of players that have been identified by a National Coach or through a Performance Training Hub, normally aged between 14-16, who are not yet eligible for the PSP or NTPP.
The Ranking Bonus scheme is an integral part of our Padel Player Support Programmes in 2025, and rewards British padel players who are excelling and progressing towards the highest levels in padel.
The Bonus Scheme is designed to incentivise and support full-time padel players, with bonuses being offered each time they reach a new milestone in the FIP ranking list. The bonuses can then be used for private coaching, tournament travel and training abroad.
For more information on the scheme or to submit a request, please contact us within two months of achieving the new ranking level.
Each year, the International Padel Federation (FIP) stages major championships at European and World level, in a variety of age group categories (from juniors through to seniors) with one major event taking place each year.
We select players to represent GB in these events through a selection process that sets out the various criteria for eligibility and is reviewed by a selection panel.
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Get in touch
If you have any other questions regarding the Padel Performance Programmes, you can direct your queries to the email address below: