Blake's Weekly Rugby & Padel Schedule
Monday – Recovery Day
After a busy weekend of rugby and 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 / Training
Focus: Technique, shot selection, movement and footwork, tactical awareness.
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Wednesday – Rugby Training
Focus: Skills and handling, team patterns, contact work, match preparation.
Thursday – Padel Coaching / Match Play
Focus: Match situations, communication, decision-making under pressure, building consistency.
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Friday
Rugby Season: Rugby training with Billericay RFC.
Summer Months: Padel coaching or competitive match play. Focus on improving match performance, 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 (In Season)
Rugby Match Day: Compete for Billericay RFC.
If No Match: Rugby training session. Focus on team performance, skills development, enjoying the game. Play padel in the summer months.
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
Because I compete in both rugby and padel, 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 rugby pitch or padel court.
Summer Downtime
While I love training and competing, I also understand the importance of taking time to recharge.
During the summer holidays, when rugby commitments are lighter, I enjoy spending more time on the golf course. Golf gives me a chance to relax, spend time outdoors and enjoy a different challenge away from rugby and padel.
Although golf is less intense physically, it still helps develop important skills such as focus, patience, coordination and mental discipline. Most importantly, 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 rugby and padel feeling refreshed, motivated and ready for the next challenge.
Long-Term Goal
To continue improving in both rugby and padel while staying healthy, enjoying sport and developing as an athlete. Every training session, match and tournament is an opportunity to learn, grow and become a better player.