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Club MMGR Director of Padel travels to Chicago, Illinois to train and certify new padel coaches
Club MMGR Director of Padel and General Manager, Alfonso Sernández travels to the USA to train and induct new coaches into the sport of Padel
Mar Menor Golf Resort’s Club MMGR Director of Padel and General Manager, Alfonso Sernández, recently travelled to the Padel Club in Mundelein, Chicago, Illinois where, in his capacity as a qualified Padel instructor, he tutored induction courses for aspiring coaches. The course was a great success and resulted in 50 new coaches being certified to teach what has become the fastest growing sport in the world.
Training and certification for Padel coaches is carried out by qualified Padel instructors under the auspices of the RPP (Registro Profesional de Padel/Professional Padel Registry) and are recognised worldwide.
Alfonso was joined in Chicago by RPP colleagues Luis Mediero and Rudi Kalil and successfully completed the training and professional certification programmes for 50 new Padel coaches who will be listed on the Registry of Padel Professionals. RPP Coaching qualifications are sponsored by sports equipment manufacturer “Wilson”. The courses take place over 3 days and qualifications are awarded according to the course passed by the student, there are two levels:
RPP & Wilson CCC Level 1: Competitive Coaching Course
This course is designed to share the experience of RPP in teaching techniques to those padel technicians who start working full or part time with padel players, beginners, advanced and competition players. Also, for teachers or coaches who want to improve or enhance their knowledge, for amateur players who are interested in teaching guidelines and improving their own performance.
RPP & Wilson PCC Level 2: Professional Coaching Course
This course is intended for all teachers who have registered at CCC Level 1 before and deal with competition and professional players.
Padel and Pickleball at Club MMGR
If you would like to try your hand at the sport of padel or the newly introduced pickleball, either as a starter or experienced player, call in at Club MMGR in the Mar Menor Golf Resort for more details of these two fast growing recreational activities which can be enjoyed by players of all ages and fitness levels.
At Club MMGR you will be assured of first class coaching with Alfonso, who has been Director of Padel and General Manager since October 2022 and brings with him a wealth of national and international experience, including teaching padel, delivering clinics in European countries and managing clubs in the United States where padel is in its infancy. Through his efforts, Alfonso has been able to create a great community of players and to help each of them improve their level of play.
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Address
Club MMGR, Calle Ceiba, Mar Menor Golf Resort, Torre-Pacheco, SpainTel: +34 625 65 42 08
The Club MMGR sports and lesiure facility is located on the Mar Menor Golf Resort in the Region of Murcia.
Founded in 2008, the Club is one of the foremost centres for sports excellence in the south of Spain, and has lots to offer golfing, padel and football enthusiasts.They regularly have coaching sessions and great events for young and old alike in both English and Spanish at their football pitches, gym, swimming pool, 9-hole minigolf course and padel facilities, with world-class professional sportspeople coming to coach at the club.
There is also a café, bar and restaurant area where they host activities like dancing, concerts and fun themed nights, and they can help you to book to stay at the Mar Menor Golf Resort hotel or to take kayak, canoe, jet ski and water sports day trips out in the local area.Club MMGR opening times
The club is open from Monday to Friday, 7:00-23:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays, 08:00-23:00.
Padel courts
Opening times
- Monday to Sunday: 8:00-23:00
Prices
- 1 hour – 20 euros (5 euros per person)
- 1.5 hours – 30 euros (7.5 euros per person)
- 2 hours – 40 euros (10 euros per person)
Minigolf
Opening times
- Monday to Friday: 7:00-23:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00-23:00
Prices
- 6 euros per person
Gym
Prices
- 8 euros per person (one entry only, subject to availability)
Daily passes
(Includes minigolf, swimming pool, play area and gym)
- Adults – Day pass 16 euros
- Children (under 14 years old) – Day pass 8 euros
- Couple – Day pass 32 euros
- Families (2 adults + 2 children) – Day pass 48 euros
Weekly passes
(Includes minigolf, swimming pool, play area and gym)
- Adults – Weekly pass 60 euros
- Couple – Weekly pass 105 euros
- Families (2 adults + 2 children) – Weekly pass 140 euros (each additional child +20 euros)
Sports equipment rental – 3 euros
For more information phone +34 625 65 42 08 or write to Club MMGR using the contact box above.
