smart start padel coaching
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Alan Beesley is a qualified PadelMBA Padel Instructor & LTA Accredited Coach based in Hertfordshire, coaching padel for beginners, juniors, intermediate & advanced players. Frustrated by the traditional "do it like this" approach to coaching, Alan believes that students progress faster and gain a deeper understanding of the game by comprehending the 'why' and 'how', which is often overlooked in typical coaching methods. Many of us are visual learners, so Alan incorporates video analysis into his coaching, utilising recordings & playbacks to illustrate what's working well and what needs improvement. By demonstrating examples of how pro players execute certain shots, he provides students with a clear reference for comparison and improvement
Our comment from Padelmaniacs about smart start padel coaching:
Smart Start Padel Coaching is highly praised for its exceptional padel coaching services led by Alan, a coach who is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and approachable. Clients report feeling comfortable and at ease during sessions, which fosters a fun and enjoyable learning environment. Here are some highlights from the testimonials:
- Tailored Coaching: Alan customizes lessons to fit each player’s level, ensuring that everyone, from beginners to those looking to hone their skills, receives guidance that suits their needs.
- Clear Communication: His ability to break down complex techniques into simple, manageable steps helps students grasp the game quickly and effectively.
- Positive Reinforcement: Alan encourages his students consistently, celebrating both small victories and significant improvements, which motivates them to push their boundaries.
- Structured Sessions: Every lesson is thoughtfully organized and goal-oriented, ensuring that each player sees tangible progress in their game.
- Fun Learning Atmosphere: Feedback highlights that sessions are not only educational but also enjoyable, with engaging drills that make learning an exciting experience.
Overall, Alan's coaching methods and interpersonal skills have made Smart Start Padel Coaching a top choice for individuals looking to embark on their padel journey or elevate their game. Clients wholeheartedly recommend Alan for anyone interested in honing their skills while enjoying the process.
smart start padel coaching: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Alan enough! Every lesson is not only productive but also genuinely fun. He has an amazing ability to break down techniques in a way that’s clear, encouraging and tailored to your level. My lessons with Alan have given me the confidence I lacked on the padel court and they put a smile on my face every time!
Fantastic experience: I've been training with Alan for a while now, and he's helped me consolidate the fundamentals and really build a solid foundation in padel. Every session is structured and purposeful — it's never just drilling for the sake of it. I’m always learning something new, with a strong focus on understanding the why behind each technique or tactic. Alan ensures everything we work on translates into real gameplay, not just isolated shots. My performance has noticeably improved, and I’m now playing at a much higher standard. Looking forward to continuing lessons and levelling up even more! Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: I can highly recommend Alan if you are looking for a great and very knowledgeable padel coach. He has a very friendly manner which instantly puts you at ease and makes the lessons very enjoyable and will adapt all the instructions and drills to your playing level. Thank you so much Alan.
Thank you for that amazing feedback Karen! I really want everyone to enjoy their training sessions, and you’re absolutely right… the drills and instruction are entirely bespoke to your individual level. They need to be achievable goals but with a little added stretch. Thanks again!
Fantastic experience: Alan is a great coach. He is very patient and tolerant if you’re a slow learner and he has a great manner. He has a very effective method of coaching and makes you feel at ease. I would thoroughly recommend him, particularly if you are new to the game or want to learn how to play properly.
Thank you Richard, that’s very kind of you to say. I want my clients to enjoy their sessions, feel totally comfortable & relaxed, and to work at a pace that suits them individually. We learn so much better and quicker if we enjoy the learning process, which in turn leads to great results.
Fantastic experience: 2 lessons in and Al has already transformed me from a tennis player who wants to play Padel, to someone who now hits the ball with technique more becoming of a Padel player. Al is great at explaining all the technical parts of the game while keeping it simple enough to be able to understand and then put them into practice. I would 100% recommend Al and am excited to see how me journey evolves with Al at the helm
Thanks for the lovely feedback Simon! Transitioning from tennis has its pros and cons. You already have great racket skills and ball awareness but it’s re-training your tennis brain that can be the challenge. Having played tennis all my life, I understand how tricky this can be. But by learning to turn down the power, slowing everything down and going for accuracy and control, you’ll soon be a great padel player! Tennis is about making winners, padel is about not making mistakes. And you’re a fast learner Simon, so it won’t be long until you’re a fully fledged convert!
Fantastic experience: Alan is a fantastic coach! Highly recommended for anyone wanting a friendly, informative and varied padel coaching session. He keeps the advice simple and easy to follow, but he really knows his stuff and the results are excellent. Thanks Alan
That’s so kind Will, thank you. What can at first look quite challenging, isn’t so, if it’s explained simply and in step by step bite size exercises. And then putting it all together, you’ll see instant results that weren’t that difficult after all. Building your game bit by bit is fun and engaging. Thanks for the great feedback Will!
Fantastic experience: We’ve loved our Padel coaching with Alan! I was a little nervous as a complete beginner, but Alan is so friendly, he explains everything very patiently and we’ve left each session excited for the next! We could see progress after our first lesson - and really appreciate Alan’s positive coaching style! Thanks, Alan!
Thanks Miranda! I love that you love your lessons. Our learning journey is so much better if it’s fun and enjoyable. I want my clients to look forward to learning and not feel like it’s a dreaded task. Thanks again Miranda!
Fantastic experience: Alan is very knowledgeable on the game and very professional to his coaching. He has a great way to explain technical exercises and you can see results on your game from the very first sessions. I would strongly recommend Alan for 1to1 coaching if you are looking to improve your game and take it to another level.
Thanks Antonio, that’s very kind of you to say. When we watch good padel players, their shots are so effective and their technique looks so effortless, yet perhaps difficult to perfect. I like to break down the learning path into easy manageable bite size components, then put it all together to create the complete technique. Clients are often surprised how quickly and effectively they can achieve great results.
Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a padel coach who truly embodies patience, expertise, and a warm, welcoming approach, Alan is your person! As complete beginners to the sport, we were initially nervous about stepping onto the court, but Alan immediately put us at ease. His teaching style is not only clear and encouraging but also incredibly adaptable. He breaks down complex techniques into simple steps that make learning both fun and rewarding. Alan has a knack for identifying areas of improvement without making you feel overwhelmed, always focusing on positive reinforcement. What stood out most was his patience. Whether it was repeating drills, answering our endless questions, or waiting for us to get the hang of certain moves, Alan never rushed us. Instead, he celebrated our small wins and motivated us to keep pushing forward. Thank you, Alan, for making our padel journey such a fantastic experience!
Wow, that’s such a lovely review Khushil, thank you! Everyone has their own learning path; some things we’ll pick up immediately, other things will need more time and repetition until it clicks. Either way, with patience, perseverance and determination (from both sides!) it will come together and you can enjoy piecing together what you’ve learned into building a brilliantly fun and tactical game!
Fantastic experience: Excellent coach. Really cares about his students and pushes them to get better. The sessions are really fun too!
Thanks so much Aki! Yes, it has to be fun, it makes the learning journey even more enjoyable. And thank you for noticing how much I care. I am passionate about teaching Padel and I want my clients to feel they’ve really got something from every lesson.
Fantastic experience: Alan’s a great coach, and great to deal with. I learned lots from him in one extended session. Thoroughly recommended.
Thanks for the great feedback Jeremy. I’m thrilled to hear that you found the session helpful and enjoyable. I really appreciate the recommendation.
Fantastic experience: Alan is an excellent coach, very experienced, clear, calm and professional. We started with the basics and it was great to video parts of the session which enabled me to see my weaknesses and make quick improvements. I have no hesitation in recommending Alan for Padel coaching.
Thanks Rob, that’s such lovely feedback! I love using video when coaching because it allows us to see what we’re doing. Often we think that we are performing the right shot, but when you look back at the video, you can actually witness what’s really happening, enabling you to make appropriate corrections
Fantastic experience: I’ve had a couple of group beginners Lessions with Alan and decided to do some one to one lessions after that as I enjoyed them so much. He’s really helped me improve quickly now and has such a good way of explaining everything to help you understand the techniques and what you’re doing wrong. Such a positive and helpful couch, always come away from the lessions feeling like I’ve gained so much from them
Thank you Natalia, what lovely feedback! I understand if I’m learning something new, I need the task broken down into easy to understand little bite-size chunks, like simple step by step instructions. And understanding ‘why’ as well as ‘how’ helps to piece it all together. I’m so thrilled with your progress Natalia just after two lessons, you’re like a different player, well done, super impressive!
Fantastic experience: Alan is a great coach. As a total beginner he has catered lessons to my level while pushing me to quickly build my confidence. Friendly approach has helped learn so much.
Thanks for the lovely feedback Neil. Yes, for me it’s about structuring the lessons so that the player feels comfortable and not out of their depth, but on the same hand they need a bit of stretch to ensure they’re progressing. But of course the amount of stretch has to be tailored to the individual. And obviously the whole process has to be fun, friendly and enjoyable.
Fantastic experience: Just had a great lesson with Al who was able to assess what I need to work on first in order to improve my game. He was really patient and I am now very keen to get back on court and start to try to use what we worked on. He is a good communicator and also made the lesson fun, putting me at my ease from the start. Thanks, Al!
Thanks for your kind words Sara. The key is to feel relaxed and at ease, we won’t play well if we’re up tight or anxious. A lesson is the perfect place to learn new skills and practice them without worrying about letting our playing partner down if we don’t hit the perfect shot. As you proved Sara, after getting used to, and understanding the new technique and the timing, you absolutely nailed it!!
Fantastic experience: Alan is a great coach, in my case he striped things down to the basics and helped me understand the technique behind every shot. He’s patient and allows you to develop at your own pace, making you feel comfortable as you grow and find your own style
Thanks for the lovely feedback! Yes, it’s so important to learn the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’. Everyone is unique, therefore everyone has a different learning journey. It’s my job to articulate the lesson in such a way that makes sense to you personally, so that you understand fully and allows you to develop your skills as a confident padel player
Fantastic experience: Alan is an excellent coach. I had no previous experience of padel, and I am already feeling more confident and proficient. Alan tailors and adapts each session to best meet the needs of the learner. He has a variety of equipment and explains things clearly. I really enjoy the strong technical grounding which he has given me. I would highly recommend Alan.
That’s lovely feedback Ben, thank you. Padel is such a fun and tactical game to play. However our tactics will be ineffective without the foundation of a strong technical skill set to put our tactics into play. I like to build a ‘toolkit’ for players to draw on to give them the ability to build a tactical game; the two [skillset and tactics] go hand in hand
Fantastic experience: I had a brilliant coaching session from Alan, he's patient but also pushed me to learn a huge amount in just an hour. He used different exercises and techniques to make what I was learning stick, quickly picking up on how I learn best. I also really enjoyed it - looking forward to more sessions soon!
Thanks Olivia, you learned very quickly! And you’re right, it’s definitely a balance of learning and enjoying it at the same time. For me, the two go hand in hand. It was great fun and look forward to teaching you more next time!
Fantastic experience: I would 1000% recommend Alan as a coach. He has so much knowledge, he's encouraging and so funny. He made me feel at ease and helped me understand the game. He's also very patient
Thank you so much! I really want people feel relaxed and at ease. It’s so important for everyone to enjoy learning. You’re an absolute pleasure to teach! I can’t believe your progress in your first lesson… impressive!
Fantastic experience: Such a good coach with a great manner, clear communication. Awesome lessons I would definitely book again!
Thanks Dan, it’s great to have that feedback. I really want my clients to understand the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ and having fun while learning is key!
Fantastic experience: Excellent coach, I’ve had 2 sessions with Alan and his skills and advice is helping me rapidly get better at padel. I’m a complete beginner to the sport and he makes me feel comfortable although my skill rating is not the best yet! I will be continuing lessons with Alan and due to his experience I think I will be a great player quicker than I expected
Thanks Has, that’s really good to hear. Your game is progressing really well, we’re definitely going to make a quality padel player out of you for sure!
Fantastic experience: Very good, patient and extremely thorough. I would highly recommend!!
Thanks Andy, always a pleasure. That hour flies past when we get stuck into learning new techniques
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Alan's padel coaching. He always has fun drills for us to practise and his feedback is targeted at what works for me. Look forward to the next lesson!
Thanks Rob, great to hear. Having fun is such an important part of the learning journey!
Fantastic experience: Alan is a fantastic qualified coach, suitable for all range of players thanks to his ability to adapt to his audience. Great if you would like to get started in the sport or if you want to improve your game and skill
Thanks Alvaro that’s very kind of you to say. It’s such a pleasure working with you, you have a fantastic facility and you guys are so welcoming and so passionate about the sport. And that really makes your club stand out!
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend padel lessons with Alan. He’s a top coach.
Thanks Harry, that’s very kind. You’re making amazing progress! I really enjoy the lessons and love watching your improvement every time
Fantastic experience: A great experience with this team Highly recommend Friendly and focused. 5 stars
Thanks so much Pete, it’s a pleasure helping you. You’re a fast learner and so keen, I love it!
Fantastic experience: High quality and engaging coaching from a team who are passionate about helping people improve their padel
That’s very kind of you Arif, thank you. I always look forward to our sessions, and I love seeing you execute what we’ve been working on in real match situations
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