16/01/2026
🇹🇭🎾Become a Certified Padel Coach with RacketMinds!
Ready to take your padel journey to the next level? This Level 1 Coaching Certification is designed for aspiring coaches, players, and anyone passionate about developing talent on court.
Across three intensive days, you’ll gain:
💡 Mastery of fundamental padel coaching techniques
💡 Tools to guide player development and progression
💡 Hands-on experience with structured on-court training
💡 Insights into padel-specific physical conditioning
Online learning hours & a guided internship to complete your pathway
📅 6 – 8 February 2026
📍 Kross padel Asoke, Bangkok
🔒 Only 8 slots available
⏳ Registration closes 3rd December
This certification includes:
✔️ Full Coaching Qualification
✔️ Weekly mentoring after the course
✔️ 1-year access to beginner-level coaching sessions
✔️ Internationally recognised methodology
📩 For inquiries:
📞 +60 1140735918
📧 [email protected]
Don’t miss this chance to kick-start your coaching journey with one of the most trusted padel education systems.
Hit the link in our bio to register — secure your spot now!
14/11/2025
The ready position is your foundation. Get it right, and every shot becomes easier. Master this fundamental and elevate your entire game. 🎾
13/11/2025
Real match-play transforms padel mastery fast.
Ever wondered why some players adapt under pressure while others freeze? At RacketMinds Academy, we bridge the gap between theory and real competition. Our hands-on training places you in match scenarios where decision-making, mental resilience, and tactical awareness are developed—not just drilled.
What sets us apart?
• Every session simulates actual tournament play, so skills stick under stress.
• We explain the 'why' behind every movement—building smarter, not just stronger, athletes.
• Strategic feedback is immediate, drawing on global experience from FIP tournaments and national team coaching.
Whether you're a player seeking that breakthrough or a coach ready to level up, our programs are designed for real-world impact.
Ready to see your game through a competitor's eyes? Connect with Aram Kocharyan now or visit our website to book your assessment.
Let's build the next generation of padel champions—one match at a time. 🎾
06/11/2025
Respect the game. Respect your opponent. Respect yourself.
This handshake after every match? It's not just tradition. It's a reminder that padel is bigger than winning or losing.
I've competed across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. I've won matches I should have lost. I've lost matches I should have won. And every single time, this moment at the net teaches me something about sportsmanship and humility.
When I coach the Malaysia National Team, I emphasize this constantly: Your character on the court matters as much as your technique. How you handle victory. How you handle defeat. How you treat your opponents and partners.
At RacketMinds Academy, we're not just developing skilled players. We're developing athletes who represent the sport with integrity and professionalism.
Because at the end of the day, the padel community is small. Your reputation matters. The relationships you build matter. And the respect you show on the court defines who you are as a player.
This is what 14 years of international coaching experience has taught me. Technical skills will take you far. But character and sportsmanship will define your legacy.
Ready to train with a coach who values both?
Visit racketmindsacademy.com or DM me.
31/10/2025
The split-second that changes everything.
In padel, positioning is everything. One step too far forward and you're vulnerable to the lob. One step too far back and you lose control of the net.
This moment right here? This is what we practice for hours at RacketMinds Academy. Reading the ball trajectory. Anticipating your opponent's next move. Adjusting your position before the shot is even hit.
When I coach the Malaysia National Team, we break down match footage frame by frame. We study how top players position themselves. We analyze the micro-adjustments that separate good positioning from great positioning.
This isn't something you learn from watching YouTube tutorials. This is the kind of strategic insight that comes from 14 years of international coaching experience combined with active FIP-level competition.
Every training session at RacketMinds Academy is designed around real match scenarios. We don't just drill techniques. We teach you to think like a competitive player. To see the court the way professionals do.
Whether you're aiming for tournaments or just want to dominate your local club matches, positioning is the foundation of strategic padel.
Ready to learn what the pros know?
Visit racketmindsacademy.com or DM me.
31/10/2025
What separates a recreational player from a competitive athlete?
It's not talent. It's not even hours on the court.
It's the ability to perform under pressure. To make split-second strategic decisions when the score is 9-9. To stay mentally focused when your body is exhausted. To adapt your game plan mid-match when your opponent changes tactics.
This is what I teach at RacketMinds Academy. And this is what I practice every time I compete at FIP level.
As both Head Coach of Malaysia National Team and an active FIP #545 ranked player, I understand competitive padel from both perspectives. I know what it takes to prepare athletes for high-stakes matches because I'm living that preparation myself.
Every training session is designed around real match scenarios. We don't just drill techniques. We simulate pressure situations. We practice decision-making under fatigue. We build the mental resilience that separates winners from almost-winners.
Whether you're aiming for your first tournament or competing for national team selection, the training methodology is the same: Prepare like a professional. Think strategically. Execute under pressure.
This is the RacketMinds difference. Real competitive experience. Structured coaching methodology. Results that speak for themselves.
Ready to train like a competitor, not just a player?
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29/10/2025
Competing at FIP #545 while coaching the Malaysia National Team gives me a unique perspective that most coaches don't have.
I'm not teaching theory from a textbook. I'm sharing strategies I use against top-ranked players in international tournaments. I'm breaking down techniques I've refined through thousands of competitive matches across Europe and Asia.
When I coach positioning, it's because I've experienced firsthand how a single step can change the outcome of a rally at the professional level.
When I teach mental resilience, it's because I know what it takes to stay focused under pressure when the score is tight and the crowd is watching.
This is the advantage of learning from someone who is actively competing at the highest levels while coaching the next generation.
At RacketMinds Academy, you don't just get coaching. You get real-world competitive insights that translate directly to your game.
Whether you're training for tournaments or just want to play smarter padel, this experience matters.
Ready to train with someone who walks the walk?
Learn more at racketmindsacademy.com
27/10/2025
Why do I still compete while coaching at the highest level?
Because the best coaches aren't just teachers. They're active students of the game.
Every tournament I play at FIP level teaches me something new. A positioning adjustment that saves a crucial point. A mental strategy that keeps me focused under pressure. A tactical pattern that changes the flow of a match.
These aren't theories from a textbook. These are real-world insights I bring directly to my students the next day.
When I coach the Malaysia National Team, they're not learning from someone who used to compete. They're learning from someone who competed last week. Who knows exactly what it feels like to face a top-ranked opponent. Who understands the mental game because I'm living it.
This is what 14 years of international coaching experience looks like when combined with active competition. Former ATP/WTA tennis background. Current FIP #499 padel ranking. Head Coach for Malaysia National Team.
At RacketMinds Academy, you don't get outdated coaching methods. You get cutting-edge strategies tested in real competition.
The question isn't whether I should still be playing while coaching. The question is: how could I coach at this level if I wasn't?
Ready to train with someone who truly understands competitive padel from both sides?
Visit racketmindsacademy.com or message us.
25/10/2025
The Shift: Tennis to Padel.
I spent 14 years building a career in tennis. ATP/WTA/ITF coaching. Professional academies. International experience across Europe and Asia. I knew that world inside and out.
Then in 2020, I picked up a padel racket. Mainly through my Spanish friends.
At first, it was just for fun. A break from the intensity of professional tennis. But something about the game kept pulling me back. Match after match, I felt it—the speed, the strategy, the partnership dynamic. It was different. It was addictive.
My competition split told the story: 90% tennis, 10% padel. Then gradually, 70/30. Then 50/50. I wasn't abandoning tennis. I was discovering something that challenged me in new ways.
The real shift came in 2024. I stopped hedging my bets. I made a conscious decision: compete in padel seriously. Give it everything. See how far I could actually go.
That decision changed everything.
Suddenly, playing National Championships felt real. Competing, training and traveling with our bundesliga padel team. Reaching top 8 next season top 4. Traveling across Germany not only for tennis but now for padel. Spain Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante trips weren't vacations—they were training camps. Coaching padel wasn't a side project—it was my focus. And competing at FIP level wasn't a dream. It was happening. Last week reaching #545 in the world. I'm building RacketMinds Academy and I'm living proof that you don't have to choose between your past and your future - You evolve into it.
If you're a tennis player wondering about padel, or a coach questioning the transition—my journey shows it's possible. The fundamentals, discipline, your competitive fire that all - transfers.
What changes is the game itself and your commitment to mastering it.
Ready to make the shift?
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24/10/2025
Behind every great athlete is a coach who believed in them before they believed in themselves.
This week at RacketMinds Academy, I watched a player who struggled with court positioning three months ago execute perfect strategic plays under pressure. The transformation wasn't just physical. It was mental.
We spent hours breaking down the WHY behind positioning. We practiced reading opponents in real match scenarios. We built confidence through small wins that added up to big breakthroughs.
This is what coaching is really about. Not just teaching techniques, but unlocking potential that players didn't know they had.
Whether you're a beginner finding your footing or an advanced player refining your competitive edge, the right coaching methodology makes all the difference.
Our training camps in Kuala Lumpur are designed for all levels. From Starter to Master programs, we meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
What's holding you back from reaching your next level?
Let's talk. DM me or visit racketmindsacademy.com
22/10/2025
What makes a great padel coach?
It's not just about being a good player. It's about understanding how to break down complex movements into teachable moments. How to read a student's body language and adjust your approach. How to build mental resilience alongside technical skills.
After 14 years of coaching internationally and training coaches across Europe and Asia, I've learned that the best coaches are lifelong students themselves.
That's why our Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Certification programs at RacketMinds Academy go beyond basic drills. We teach:
- Coaching methodology and communication techniques
- How to structure progressive training programs
- Mental game coaching and strategic thinking
- Real match-play scenario analysis
- Ongoing mentorship and community support
Whether you're an aspiring coach looking to start your career or an experienced coach wanting to formalize your skills, our certification programs give you the tools and credibility to succeed.
Our next certification program is coming up. Limited spots available.
Ready to turn your passion for padel into a professional coaching career?
DM me or visit racketmindsacademy.com for details.