The methodology

Head of Methodology

Rodri Ovide

Rodrigo Ovide, with over 17 seasons of experience coaching the best players on the professional circuit, leads the training of the academy’s padel coaches and has implemented his training methodology in our programs for both adults and juniors.

Rodri Ovide

Throughout his coaching career, Rodri has worked with the best players in the world, guiding them to multiple titles and finals in international tournaments. Top padel stars such as Gemma Triay (ambassador of the Rafa Nadal Academy), Juan Lebrón, Paquito Navarro, Martín Di Nenno, Álex Ruiz, Alejandra Salazar, and Marta Ortega have trained under Rodri Ovide’s guidance. In addition, legends of the sport like Gabriel Reca, Juan Martín Díaz, Ceci Reiter, Carolina Navarro, among others, have also developed their game using his methodology.

Beyond working with professional players, Rodri Ovide has played a key role in the development of young talents, adult players, and coaches, sharing his methodology and expertise through specialized courses and programs.

The methodology

“The foundation of my method is to develop players who enjoy learning, and to achieve this, control is essential. Mastering the ball (and, by extension, the game situation) makes exercises more dynamic and entertaining, facilitating deeper and more meaningful learning.”

Control allows you to experience new experiences and face different situations, discovering the tension of the game and the competition with your opponent. To achieve this, we’ll focus on the point of impact, a key aspect of padel tennis, as the ball can be positioned either in front of or behind the body, which influences hitting technique. By focusing on this point, we simplify execution and decision-making. To this, we’ll add proper biomechanical efficiency, prioritizing natural movements.

By combining these elements, we will develop technically and tactically stronger players, which will inevitably lead to improved play. As a result, they will feel more motivated, achieve better results, and thus foster their confidence and desire to compete.

Technical team

Rodrigo Ovide

Head of Methodology

Guillem Vives

Head Coach

Maria Castañeda

Coach

Lorena Rionda

Coach

Pedro Fernández

Coach

Facilities

Thanks to state-of-the-art facilities featuring 9 outdoor courts and 7 indoor courts, the academy has developed padel training programs for both youth and adults since its inception.