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Alfonso Sernández Iglesias

General Manager and National Padel Coach

Alfonso Sernández Iglesias

General Manager Club MMGR

Club MMGR General Manager

Curriculum

*General Manager Club MMGR

*Professional Padel Registry Director for USA and LATAM

*National Paddle Instructor

*Judge Referee by the Spanish Paddle Federation.

My story

With a degree in law, he has dedicated his entire life to legal practice as a lawyer and to teaching paddle tennis. During the last 4 years and with the rise of paddle tennis worldwide has focused on developing the business of paddle tennis companies at corporate and sports level.

Alfonso’s trajectory in the world of racquet sports began at an early age of eight, when he started playing tennis. Under the guidance of Nick Bolletieri’s renowned teaching method, he honed his skills and competed in several prestigious youth tournaments.

Upon entering university, Alfonso made the transition from tennis to paddle tennis, taking advantage of the sport’s growing popularity in Spain. Since 2005, he has dedicated himself exclusively to paddle tennis and has become a prominent figure within the paddle tennis community.

In pursuit of professional excellence, he obtained the International Professional Padel Coach and Professional Padel Manager certifications in 2016, accredited by the Padel Professional Registry. These certifications are matched with the skills needed to manage a club, share their extensive knowledge of padel and help players of all levels improve their performance.

To further hone his coaching skills, Alfonso has constantly sought out opportunities for growth and education. Every year he actively participates in specialized courses for coaches at the prestigious Academy of Gustavo Pratto, coach of the current World Padel Tour world number 1, keeping himself updated on the latest training methodologies, advanced techniques and invaluable knowledge.

After 8 years living in the United States he is currently the Director of the Professional Padel Registry for USA and LATAM where he teaches certified courses for padel instructors and advises investors and new clubs about the padel business. This dedication ensures that Alfonso remains at the forefront of coaching practices and is able to provide high quality training and guidance to aspiring paddle tennis coaches.

In 2017 he achieved an accomplishment as a player; being the champion of the National Team Championship.

As a coach, Alfonso employs a methodology backed by his certifications and training, using attractive games and exercises in which technique, strategy and the real game situation are worked on through a pleasant and effective learning environment. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or an advanced player looking to perfect your technical and tactical skills, Alfonso’s experience and knowledge will ensure an enriching and rewarding training experience.

Beyond his technical prowess, Alfonso brings a contagious enthusiasm and a deep-rooted passion for padel to his training sessions. His love for the sport is evident, and his innate vocation as an educator ensures that he inspires and motivates players to develop a genuine affection for padel.

Not only is he an exceptional coach, but Alfonso is also a national referee with a license recognized by the Royal Spanish Padel Federation. This additional role demonstrates their commitment to the integrity of the sport, fair play and the highest standards of refereeing.

Curriculum

*Club MMGR General Manager
*Director of Registry of Padel
Professionals for USA and LATAM
*National Padel Instructor
*Licensed National Referee by the Spanish Padel Federation

My story

With a Bachelor degree in Law, Alfonso has dedicated his entire life to legal practice as a lawyer and the teaching of padel. Over the past 4 years, with the rise of padel worldwide, he has focused on business development for padel clubs, companies at corporate and sports levels.

Alfonso’s journey in the world of racket sports began at the young age of eight, when he started playing tennis. Under the guidance of the renowned Nick Bolletieri teaching method, he honed his skills and competed in various prestigious junior tournaments.

Upon entering college, Alfonso made the transition from tennis to padel, capitalizing on the growing popularity of the sport in Spain. Since 2005, he has dedicated himself exclusively to padel and has become a prominent figure within the padel community.

In pursuit of professional excellence, he obtained the certifications of International Professional Coach and Professional Padel Director in 2016, accredited by the Registry of Padel Professionals. These certifications equipped him with the skills necessary to manage a club, share his extensive knowledge of padel, and help players of all levels enhance their performance.

To further refine his coaching abilities, Alfonso has continuously sought out opportunities for growth and education. He actively participates in specialized courses for coaches at the prestigious Gustavo Pratto Academy, who trains the current number 1 players in the world of the World Padel Tour, staying updated on the latest coaching methodologies, advanced techniques, and invaluable insights.

After living in the United States for 8 years, he currently serves as the Director of the Registry of Padel Professional for USA and LATAM, where he provides certified courses for padel instructors and advises investors and new clubs on the padel business. This dedication ensures that Alfonso remains at the forefront of coaching practices and can provide high-quality training and guidance to aspiring padel coaches.

As a player, he achieved a remarkable feat in 2017 by becoming the champion of the National Teams Championship.

As a coach, Alfonso employs a methodology backed by his certifications and training, using engaging games and exercises that focus on technique, strategy, and real game situations in an enjoyable and effective learning environment. Whether you’re a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an advanced player aiming to fine-tune your technical and tactical skills, Alfonso’s experience and knowledge guarantee an enriching and rewarding training experience.

Beyond his technical prowess, Alfonso brings an infectious enthusiasm and a deep-rooted passion for padel to his coaching sessions. His love for the sport is evident, and his innate teaching vocation ensures that he inspires and motivates players to develop a genuine affection for padel.

Not only an exceptional coach, but Alfonso is also a licensed national referee recognized by the Royal Spanish Padel Federation.