Coaching
Whether you're new to padel or looking to refine your game, our coaching programme supports players of all ages and abilities.
With private lessons, group sessions and expert guidance, we're here to help you improve your skills, build confidence and progress on your journey from Beginner to Pro.
Ash Dehkordi
A passionate padel coach and competitive player who works with players of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners through to advanced competitors.
As a coach, Ash aims to help players build strong technique, develop rhythm and confidence on court, and most importantly, enjoy the game. He offers private one-to-one coaching, pair sessions and group coaching for players at every stage of their padel journey.
Before transitioning into padel, Ash spent five years coaching badminton, delivering both private sessions and coaching at the University of Sheffield. During his badminton career, he achieved a national ranking within the top 30 before turning his focus to padel in 2024.
Since beginning his padel journey, Ash has competed regularly on the LTA National Circuit and is preparing to compete in international FIP events. He continues to develop his game through regular training and frequently travels to Spain to learn from some of the sport's leading coaches and players. His ambitions include reaching the top 20 padel players in the UK and breaking into the world's top 300 rankings.
Away from the court, Ash is a registered pharmacist and actor, with interests in music, strength training and staying active.
About us
Our Home on Blast Lane blends Sheffield's industrial heritage with one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
Rather than starting from scratch, we decided to embrace what we had and transformed the existing warehouse into a modern indoor Padel facility while preserving many of the features that give the building its unique character.
Look up and you'll still see the original overhead cranes that once served the warehouse.
Today, all of these features remain as a reminder of the site's history and the role industry played in shaping Sheffield.
Now home to six indoor courts, a café, bar and social spaces, the venue has been reimagined as a place where people can play, compete and connect.
Whether you're stepping onto a padel court for the very first time or competing at an advanced level, Padel Elite is built to support every stage of the journey, from beginner to pro.
It's a new chapter for a building with a proud past.