Junior programme

Junior performance programme.

A structured long-term development programme in three phases, from first-time players to tournament-ready. Starts at R200 per hour.

For parents

Building the padel athlete. Building their skill, their body and their mind.

Padel is more than learning how to hit a ball. For juniors, we believe development should build the complete player — technically, tactically, physically and mentally.

The Blueprint Junior Academy follows a structured three-phase pathway, allowing every player to develop at the right pace while tracking their progression along the way. From learning the game, to learning how to play it.

The pathway

Three phases. One progression.

Phase 1 — Futures

Build the foundations.

“I’m new to padel.”

Futures is where the journey begins. We develop the fundamental skills every young padel player needs — hand-eye coordination, ball tracking, movement, racket control and basic technique.

Through repetition and controlled exercises, we teach the brain and body to work together, helping players recognise the direction, pace and depth of the ball and position themselves accordingly.

The goal isn't to keep a junior in drills forever. We build the foundations quickly so they can get onto court, play games and fall in love with the sport.

Futures builds the body for padel.

Phase 2 — Fighters

Build the athlete. Build the game.

“I’m game ready.”

The player can track the ball, use the glass and is beginning to play matches. Now the game gets real. Fighters develops the player's ability to respond to pace, pressure and movement while understanding how to use the court.

We work on defensive positioning, corner and glass balls, volleys, body mechanics, consistency and court structure. But this is also where the athlete begins to develop — juniors are introduced to structured strength & conditioning, movement, athletic performance and mental development routines alongside their padel training.

Fighters builds the athlete and the game.

Phase 3 — Promises

Build the padel mind.

“I’m becoming a complete player.”

At this stage the player has developed consistency and understands the basic structure of the game. Now we develop their ability to think through the rally.

Why are you playing that ball?
Why that zone?
What are you leaving open?
When do you move forward, and when do you stay back?

Promises focuses on game planning, decision-making, anticipation and tactical awareness — creating a more predictable and repeatable game under pressure. Alongside advanced padel development, juniors continue their physical and psychological development, preparing them for the demands of competitive sport.

The goal is players who don't simply react to the game. They understand it.

Futures→Fighters→Promises

Build the body · Build the game · Build the mind

The complete junior athlete

Padel. Strength. Mindset.

Our junior pathway doesn't treat athletic development and mental development as extras. They are part of the process.

Strength & conditioning

Juniors develop the physical qualities required to perform on court — strength, stability, speed, agility, coordination and explosive movement.

In partnership with Bio MechaniX, a professional biokinetics and athletic-performance team.

Mental & psychological development

Performance isn't only physical. Players are introduced to routines and principles that develop focus, discipline, resilience, accountability, confidence and emotional control.

They learn how to respond to mistakes, manage pressure and approach training with purpose — supported by a simple pre- and post-session journal.

Progression tracking

Every phase has a purpose. Players are assessed against the requirements of their current stage, so progression is based on development — not simply age or time spent playing.

We track the player, not just the score.

Pricing

What it costs. By phase.

Every junior moves through the same three phases, at their own pace. Coach Hasan places your child after the free assessment, and coaches every phase personally.

Phase 1

Futures

For players with little or no racket experience, building hand-eye coordination and the fundamentals from scratch.

R200per hour, group

R600 per hour, private

Group sessions with Coach Hasan
Foundation movement & ball control
Private option for faster progress

Phase 2

Fighters

Can already play games and hold their own with adults, but needs consistency and training habits to match their game sense.

R2 800per month · joins the weekend Academy

R650 per hour, private

4 sessions a month, 2 hours each
Same weekend Academy group as adults
R650/hr private coaching at this phase

Phase 3

Promises

Controls the ball with precision and can concentrate through a full two-hour session — ready to train and compete at a higher level.

R2 800per month · Academy

R700 per hour, private

Same R2 800 Academy block as Phase 2
Access to train alongside advanced players
Includes juniors ranked top 10 in Africa

Phase 2 and 3 join the same weekend Academy sessions adults train in — see the Academy page for the full format.

Free assessment

15 minutes. No obligation.

Every junior starts with a short assessment so Coach Hasan can place them in the right phase.

Junior assessment Free 15 minutes Book the assessment

Saturdays, 11:00–11:30, between the two Academy sessions. Message Coach Hasan to confirm a slot — times may shift as the Academy schedule fills.

Start here

Ready to put in the effort? Start your Blueprint.

Every junior begins with a free 15-minute assessment. Coach Hasan watches them play, then places them in the phase that fits — Futures, Fighters or Promises.

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Free 15-minute assessment · No obligation · Saturdays 11:00–11:30