Blake's Weekly Padel Schedule

Monday – Recovery Day

After a busy weekend of padel, Monday is my recovery day.

Focus: School and homework, hydration and nutrition, light stretching if needed, early night and plenty of sleep. No organised training.

Tuesday – Padel Coaching

Focus: Technique, shot selection, movement and footwork, tactical awareness.

Duration: 60–90 minutes

Wednesday – Fitness & Footwork

Focus: Speed and agility, coordination and balance, mobility and flexibility — the athletic foundations that make me a better padel player.

Thursday – Padel Coaching / Match Play

Focus: Match situations, communication, decision-making under pressure, building consistency.

Duration: 60–90 minutes

Friday – Academy Training

Focus: Training with the British Padel Academy under Dan Troy. Improving match performance and working on weaknesses identified during the week.

Saturday – Padel Development Day

Session 1 – Ball Machine: Volleys, bandejas, viboras, footwork patterns, repetition and consistency.

Session 2 – Match Play: Practice match with my padel partner. Focus on match tactics, communication, competitive situations.

Sunday – Tournaments / Match Play

Tournament Day: Compete in junior tournaments and events.

If No Tournament: Social match play or a rest day. Focus on enjoying the game and recovering for the week ahead.

Key Priorities

Sleep

As a growing athlete, one of my biggest performance advantages is getting enough sleep.

Target: 9–10 hours per night, consistent bedtime, good recovery after training and matches.

Nutrition

Eat well throughout the day, protein after training, plenty of fruit and vegetables, stay hydrated.

Recovery

Listen to my body, take recovery seriously, prioritise quality training over quantity.

Athletic Development

My biggest improvements won't come from simply adding more training sessions. The most important areas for me to develop are: movement and footwork, speed and agility, coordination and balance, mobility and flexibility, mental resilience and focus, recovery and injury prevention.

The athletes who continue improving as they get older are often the ones who recover just as well as they train. Learning how to rest, refuel and look after my body is just as important as any session on the padel court.

Summer Downtime

While I love training and competing, I also understand the importance of taking time to recharge.

During the school holidays I make sure to take proper breaks — time with family and friends, and a chance to relax away from the court. It provides a balance to my training schedule and allows me to recover while still enjoying sport.

Taking some downtime during the year helps me return to padel feeling refreshed, motivated and ready for the next challenge.

Long-Term Goal

To continue improving as a padel player while staying healthy, enjoying the sport and developing as an athlete. Every training session, match and tournament is an opportunity to learn, grow and become a better player.