Ace Padel Coaches
Mark Hunter
Mark brings over 20 years of high-performance coaching experience to Ace Padel Club.
A Level 4 Senior High-Performance Tennis Coach and BPCA Advanced Pro Padel Coach, Mark has extensive experience developing players and helping them build the technical, tactical and competitive skills needed to take their game to the next level.
Through Hunter Coaching Academy, Mark delivers a structured coaching programme at Ace Padel for both junior and adult players. His coaching philosophy goes beyond simply learning how to hit the ball, with sessions focused on developing strong technical foundations, tactical awareness, smart decision-making and the ability to perform under pressure.
Mark runs weekly Junior and Adult Academy sessions every Wednesday at Ace Padel, alongside a limited number of private coaching sessions for players looking for more individualised and intensive development.
Whether you’re relatively new to padel or an experienced player looking to develop your game further, Mark’s sessions are designed to educate, challenge and motivate players in an engaging and supportive environment.
Get in touch with Mark to book your session:
Instagram: @hunter_coaching_academy
Phone: 07707 214574
Email: [email protected]
Tom Jones
Tom has been part of Ace Padel since the very beginning, joining the club when it opened in March 2025 and playing an important role in shaping its coaching programmes and growing the Ace Padel community.
As one of the club’s original coaches, Tom has helped players of all levels develop their confidence, skills and enjoyment of the game. He’s an LTA padel accredited coach, providing a strong foundation for his work developing players at the club.
A particular focus for Tom has been growing Ace Padel’s Ladies programme, creating a welcoming environment that brings women of all abilities together to play, improve and socialise. The programme has become an important part of the club community, helping players build confidence on court while meeting and playing with others.
Tom also leads the club’s Fundamentals programme for both men and women, focusing on developing the core skills, technique and understanding players need to progress their game.
Alongside coaching, Tom has been instrumental in organising and running leagues and tournaments at Ace Padel since the club opened, giving players more opportunities to compete, meet other players and become part of the wider club community.
From welcoming new players onto court to helping established players continue to develop, Tom’s approachable coaching style and commitment to the club have made him an important part of Ace Padel’s growth and community from day one.
Book a Session with Tom
Tom’s Ladies, Mixed and Fundamentals coaching sessions can be booked directly through the Academy section on Playtomic.
The Racquet Project — Erin Oakley & Pat Purcell
The Racquet Project was founded by Erin Oakley and Pat Purcell, two experienced tennis coaches with a shared passion for tennis, padel and player development.
With years of coaching experience between them, Erin and Pat created The Racquet Project to provide players with high-quality coaching and exciting opportunities to learn, develop, play and compete. Their approach combines strong technical coaching with an inclusive and enjoyable environment, supporting players across different ages, abilities and experience levels.
Alongside The Racquet Project, Erin is also the founder of The Oakley Method, a multi-sports coaching company. Her experience working across a range of sports and abilities brings a broader approach to movement, coaching and player development.
A key focus of Erin and Pat’s work at Ace Padel will be developing our junior programme and creating more opportunities for children to get involved in padel. From introducing younger players to the sport for the first time to helping juniors build their skills, confidence and understanding of the game, their aim is to create a fun and progressive pathway for the next generation of players.
Instagram: @the_racquet_project
Email: [email protected]