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Join the first Annual Padel Program
Sporting and academic excellence program
Start registrationThe Rafa Nadal Academy, founded by one of the most admired and respected athletes in the world, offers much more than padel training: it is an environment of excellence designed to develop each student’s maximum potential, both on the court and in the classroom.
Our goal is to train not only great players, but also individuals prepared to face the challenges of the future, with values such as effort, humility, self-improvement, and respect as fundamental pillars.
What does the Annual Padel Program include?
High-performance padel
- 17 hours of padel training per week.
- Quarterly performance reports.
- Technical and tactical training.
International education
- Academic program at Rafa Nadal School.
- American international curriculum.
- Personalized education program.
- University scholarship access.
Boarding service
- Supervised residential accommodation.
- Full board included.
- Leisure and community activities.
Tournaments
- International competition participation.
- Personalized competitive planning.
- Performance tracking during events.
Fitness & wellness
- Weekly physical training sessions.
- Physiotherapy and nutrition support.
- Medical sports monitoring.
Exclusive methodology by Rodri Ovide
A prestigious padel coach who has worked with some of the best players in the world and has driven the training of both players and coaches.
His methodology is based on learning through enjoyment, combining game understanding, efficient movement, and decision-making to develop well-rounded players.
A prestigious padel coach who has worked with some of the best players in the world and has driven the training of both players and coaches.
His methodology is based on learning through enjoyment, combining game understanding, efficient movement, and decision-making to develop well-rounded players.
RNA Padel Ambassadors
The Rafa Nadal Academy counts Gemma Triay and Franco Stupaczuk among its ambassadors, benchmarks in international padel for their talent and competitive standards.
Patricia Martínez and Antonio Fernández “Pincho”, established players on the professional padel circuit, are also part of the academy.
The Rafa Nadal Academy counts Gemma Triay and Franco Stupaczuk among its ambassadors, benchmarks in international padel for their talent and competitive standards.
Patricia Martínez and Antonio Fernández “Pincho”, established players on the professional padel circuit, are also part of the academy.
Admission process criteria
Admission to the Annual Padel Program is subject to a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant’s athletic, academic, and personal profile. We look for commitment, attitude, and potential to grow both on and off the court.
Process steps
Submission of player information.
Padel level evaluation.
Academic documentation.
English requirement (for non-native speakers).
Academic review and interview with the school.
Interview with the residency team.
Enrollment process.
Student visa application (if applicable).
Technical team
Rodrigo Ovide
Head of Methodology
Guillem Vives
Head Coach
Ramiro Moyano
Coach
Maria Castañeda
Coach
Lorena Rionda
Coach
Facilities
Preguntas frecuentes
The main intake is in September, but we also offer a semester option (5 months) starting in February, always subject to availability and technical and academic evaluation.
Applicants must send a video of match play or participate in an in-person tryout.
Instruction is in English following the American system. Spanish is offered as a foreign language. For non-native speakers, a minimum B2 level must be demonstrated.
