Wednesday 3–4pm · Runs weekly

Intermediate Padel Coaching

Small group, top coach, sharper game. A one-hour session with just three players and head coach Ben on court with you — drilling, playing, and coaching in real time to take your game to the next level.

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Our Intermediate Coaching is the most focused group session we run. With a maximum of just three players and our head coach Ben on court playing alongside you, this isn't coaching from the sideline — it's coaching in the game.

Each one-hour session follows a structured three-part format: 20 minutes of targeted drills working on a specific area of your game, 20 minutes of themed game play where you apply what you've just practised in match situations, and 20 minutes of open play with Ben in the mix, giving real-time feedback and on-the-ground pointers as the session unfolds.

With only three players per session, you'll get more detailed, individualised feedback than any other group format we run. Ben adapts the coaching to what he sees on court — your positioning, shot selection, decision-making — so every session is tailored to the players in it.

This is the session for players who are already competing in our intermediate events and want to push their game further. If you're comfortable in rallies and match play but know there's another gear to find, this is where you find it.

Rackets and balls provided — just bring sports gear and covered shoes. Advance booking only — spots are limited to three, so get in early through the app.

Schedule
Wednesday 3–4pm · Runs weekly

$30 per person · Max 3 players · Rackets and balls provided

How to Sign Up
App: From the home screen, scroll to the bottom then across to "Padel Coaching". Pick the session date that suits.
Web: From the home screen, find the top menu bar "Make a Booking" then "Activities / Weekly Events", pick Wednesday, then select the session that works.
Or hit the link here to go directly to the Activities / Weekly Events page.

If this session doesn't reach the minimum number of participants, it will be cancelled and your booking will be refunded in full to your account balance.

  • Head coach Ben on court with you — not watching, playing
  • Max 3 players for the most individualised coaching we offer
  • Real-time feedback on positioning, shot selection, and decision-making
  • Structured drills, themed game play, and open play in every session
  • Tailored to the group — Ben coaches what he sees, not a fixed script
  • The natural next step from Beginners Coaching and intermediate events
  • Players at the 3–4 level who are already playing in our Intermediate Padel events and want to sharpen their game. If you're comfortable rallying and holding a competitive game but want to find that next gear — better positioning, smarter shot selection, tighter decision-making — this session is built for exactly that.

    Meet Our Team of Coaches

    Experienced coaches helping players of all levels improve their game, build confidence and enjoy padel & pickleball even more.

    PRIVATE LESSON PRICING

    Private padel lessons

    1 person$80
    2 people$50 each
    3 people$40 each
    4 people$40 each

    Applies to all our padel coaches. Request a booking on any coach’s card below.

    STANDARD PRICING

    Private pickleball lessons with Ben

    1 person$80
    2 people$50 each
    3 people$40 each
    4 people$40 each
    PREMIUM · LIMITED TIME

    Private pickleball lessons with Andy

    1 person$120
    2 people$90 each
    3 people$70 each

    Max 3 people per session. Tuesdays only, until 25 August. Andy’s premium rate reflects his international competitive experience.

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    Ben Van Tonder

    Ben is Padel Park’s Head Coach. A former competitive tennis and squash player, he discovered padel four years ago and now competes at 5.0 on Playtomic / 5.3 on Matchpoint — with runner-up finishes at the Bay Padel Open (before winning it the following year) and the 2023 Africa Padel Open under his belt. Ben holds the Padel MBA Coaching Qualification (practical + theoretical) and a BA in Psychology from Cape Town, which he weaves into his coaching through communication, confidence and performance under pressure. Specialises in intermediate to advanced players with a tactical, match-realistic approach — every session leaves you with something you can immediately apply.

    Available: anytime

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    Russell Biggs

    Russell coaches intermediate players, helping them refine their shot selection, positioning, and tactical awareness. Originally from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, he brings a thoughtful approach to the game and enjoys helping players unlock key insights that elevate their match play.

    Available: on request

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    Greg Nicol

    Greg works with intermediate and advanced players, focusing on tactical discipline, net control, and high-level match play. One of New Zealand’s top padel players, he has achieved strong results in recent Men’s A tournaments around the country and brings valuable competitive experience to his coaching.

    Available: on request

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    Peter Mohring

    Peter works primarily with beginner and developing players, helping them build strong fundamentals and confidence on court. He holds a HelloPadel Bronze coaching certification and has delivered beginner foundation programs in the UK.

    Available: every day except Thursdays

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    Tavo Farias

    Originally from Curicó, Chile, Tavo brings great energy and passion to the court. He focuses on helping beginner and low-intermediate players improve their technique, patience, and tactical understanding of the game.

    Available: Thursdays & Saturdays

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    Ben Van Tonder

    Ben is Padel Park’s Head Coach, bringing a decorated racket-sports background — competitive tennis, squash and padel (5.0 Playtomic, multiple tournament titles in South Africa) — to his pickleball coaching. His Padel MBA Coaching Qualification and BA in Psychology from Cape Town shape a tactical, psychology-informed approach that transfers directly across sports: strong paddle fundamentals, match-realistic drills, and coaching cues that build confidence under pressure. Coaches all levels — from complete beginners picking up a paddle for the first time through to intermediate players sharpening their game.

    Available: anytime

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