Coaching programmes
Every programme is built around your level, not a fixed syllabus. If you are not sure where you fit, start with the one that sounds closest — moving up is the point.
First Flight · Complete beginners
A friendly introduction to the glass, the rules and the shots that make padel addictive. You will learn the underarm serve, how to let the ball come off the walls, and how a point is won — then put it together in a real game.
Level Up · Players who can already rally
Focused group sessions for players ready to add control, court craft and confidence: when to hold the net and when to drop back, using the glass on purpose rather than by accident, and the lob that turns defence into attack.
Junior Halo · Young players
High-energy coaching that gives young players the right foundations from their first rally. Sessions run on Sundays as part of the weekly programme.
Private & group sessions · One-to-one, pairs or your own group
One-to-one, paired and private group coaching built around your game, your pace and your goals — whether that is your first lesson, fixing one shot, or preparing for a league.
New to the game entirely? Read what padel is and how it is played before your first session.
The weekly programme
Coaching gets you started; playing regularly is what makes it stick. The weekly programme gives every level a reason to be on court.
| Day | Session | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Beginner social | Relaxed games for newer players — the easiest way to meet people at your level. |
| Tuesday | Rally & Rotate | Short, social games with rotating partners — build confidence and meet more players. |
| Wednesday | Level-up league | Regular competitive matches for players who want a fixture in the diary. |
| Thursday | Match Night | Friendly matches with players at your level — put your practice into play ahead of the weekend. |
| Friday | Friday night Americano | A social format where partners rotate every round and everyone plays everyone. |
| Sunday | Junior Halo | Coaching for young players. |
Members get first access to leagues, socials and tournaments.
See your game back
Halo’s courts use Clutch AI cameras, which capture your match and turn it into highlights, shareable clips and performance insight — ready by the time you leave the court. It is the fastest way to see what a coach means about your positioning, and to track your progress from one session to the next.
Booking coaching
- Join the Halo listHalo opens in November. The list gets the confirmed opening date and the first booking window.
- Book in PlaytomicCoaching, courts and sessions are all booked and paid for in Playtomic.
- Arrive and playYour booking generates a secure door code. Rackets and balls are available to hire.
Coaching prices will be confirmed when bookings open. For court hire and membership, see padel court hire and prices.
Common questions
- I have never played padel. Where do I start?
- Start with a First Flight session or come along to the Monday beginner social. Both are built for people picking up a racket for the first time.
- Do I need my own padel racket for coaching?
- No. Beginner, intermediate and advanced rackets are available to hire.
- Is there padel coaching for children in Colchester?
- Yes. Junior Halo runs on Sundays, giving young players the right foundations from their first rally.
- How do I book padel coaching at Halo?
- Coaching, courts and sessions are booked through Playtomic. Join the Halo list for the first booking window when the club opens in November.