Why become a padel coach?
Each week, more people are picking up a padel racket and taking to the courts to try their hand at one of Britain's fastest growing sports. By the end of 2024, annual participation had surged to over 234,700 players, while the number of courts nationwide had increased to 765.
This growth reflects the increasing appeal of padel, with people of all ages and abilities drawn to the exciting, social nature of the sport.
With more and more people wanting to try their hand at the racket sport taking the world by storm, there is a growing demand for padel coaches. Whether it’s teaching new players the basic skills of the sport, helping intermediate players take their game to the next level, or simply inspiring the ever-growing padel community - the demand for qualified padel coaches has never been higher.
There are great business opportunities and benefits on offer for qualified padel coaches in the UK.
If you are an intermediate or advanced level padel player, you could turn your passion for padel into a rewarding career and get involved in one of the most exciting sports in the world.
Benefits and perks of being a padel coach
- Inspiration: You’ll play a crucial role in mentoring and inspiring the next generation of players, helping to shape the future of the sport.
- Active: Coaching offers a unique way to stay fit and active while working - you’ll be able to engage physically with the game while helping others improve their skills.
- Impact: With the continued growth of padel, becoming a coach allows you to be a part of the expanding padel scene in Great Britain.
- Flexibility: Coaching offers flexible working hours that allows you choose your own working patterns - from part-time opportunities to full-time, you can make your coaching career suit your schedule.
- Affordability: Gaining qualifications is a quick and cost-effective process compared to many other professions
- Opportunities: The demand for padel coaches is constantly increasing as the sport grows, meaning there are plenty of work opportunities at venues across the country.
If you’re thinking about embarking on a new career as a padel coach, or simply want to indulge your passion for padel with some part time coaching, the LTA Padel Instructor Qualification is a fantastic way to gain all the experience you need to succeed.
This five day course is designed to equip candidates with the skills and confidence required to deliver group padel lessons for adults and juniors on a single court.