Coaches

Fonsi Sernandez

Alfonso “Fonsi” Sernández is a highly experienced padel coach and the General Manager and Director of Padel at Club MMGR at the Mar Menor Golf Resort in Torre-Pacheco, Murcia, Spain. With a background as a qualified lawyer and deep roots in racket sports, he transitioned from tennis to padel in 2005 and has since built a reputation as an engaging and passionate instructor. Fonsi holds certifications as an International Professional Coach and Professional Padel Director with the Registro Profesional de Padel (RPP), and is also a licensed national referee recognised by the Spanish Padel Federation, bringing both technical expertise and strategic insight to his coaching programmes.

At Club MMGR, Fonsi is known for developing a welcoming and social padel community, catering to players of all levels—from beginners to advanced students—through tailored lessons, matchplay sessions, and masterclasses. He actively promotes the sport internationally, teaching and certifying aspiring coaches and representing the club and RPP at events abroad such as in the United States, where he delivers training and helps expand padel’s reach. His coaching philosophy emphasises enjoyable, game-based learning that blends technique, tactics, and real-match experience.

Dani Martínez

Dani Martínez is a dedicated padel coach at Club MMGR at the Mar Menor Golf Resort in Torre-Pacheco, Murcia, Spain, where he works with players across a range of ages and abilities. He joined the coaching team to help meet growing interest in padel at the club and brings enthusiasm and a focus on skill development to his sessions. At Club MMGR he’s involved in regular coaching and working closely with both the junior and adult programmes, contributing to the club’s vibrant padel community.

Dani has also played an important role in the success of the Club MMGR junior academy; under his guidance, several young players have achieved notable results in regional competitions, showcasing his ability to nurture developing talent on the court. His work complements the broader coaching activities at the club, which include masterclasses, match lessons, and structured training that help members improve their game technically and tactically.

Callum Hughes

Callum Hughes is a padel coach associated with Club MMGR at the Mar Menor Golf Resort in Torre-Pacheco, Murcia, where he leads beginner and development clinics as part of the club’s coaching programme. He’s certified as a padel coach and works with players of varying skill levels, helping newcomers learn fundamentals of technique and rally play in a friendly and supportive setting.

In addition to his coaching duties, Callum has competed through the Club MMGR Academy in international events, notably finishing first in the Men’s Intermediate category at the Irish National Championships with partner Josué Govea Moya—an achievement that reflects both his playing ability and the quality of training at the club.

Fonsi Sernandez

Alfonso “Fonsi” Sernández is a highly experienced padel coach and the General Manager and Director of Padel at Club MMGR at the Mar Menor Golf Resort in Torre-Pacheco, Murcia, Spain. With a background as a qualified lawyer and deep roots in racket sports, he transitioned from tennis to padel in 2005 and has since built a reputation as an engaging and passionate instructor. Fonsi holds certifications as an International Professional Coach and Professional Padel Director with the Registro Profesional de Padel (RPP), and is also a licensed national referee recognised by the Spanish Padel Federation, bringing both technical expertise and strategic insight to his coaching programmes.

At Club MMGR, Fonsi is known for developing a welcoming and social padel community, catering to players of all levels—from beginners to advanced students—through tailored lessons, matchplay sessions, and masterclasses. He actively promotes the sport internationally, teaching and certifying aspiring coaches and representing the club and RPP at events abroad such as in the United States, where he delivers training and helps expand padel’s reach. His coaching philosophy emphasises enjoyable, game-based learning that blends technique, tactics, and real-match experience.

Dani Martínez

Dani Martínez is a dedicated padel coach at Club MMGR at the Mar Menor Golf Resort in Torre-Pacheco, Murcia, Spain, where he works with players across a range of ages and abilities. He joined the coaching team to help meet growing interest in padel at the club and brings enthusiasm and a focus on skill development to his sessions. At Club MMGR he’s involved in regular coaching and working closely with both the junior and adult programmes, contributing to the club’s vibrant padel community.

Dani has also played an important role in the success of the Club MMGR junior academy; under his guidance, several young players have achieved notable results in regional competitions, showcasing his ability to nurture developing talent on the court. His work complements the broader coaching activities at the club, which include masterclasses, match lessons, and structured training that help members improve their game technically and tactically.

Callum Hughes

Callum Hughes is a padel coach associated with Club MMGR at the Mar Menor Golf Resort in Torre-Pacheco, Murcia, where he leads beginner and development clinics as part of the club’s coaching programme. He’s certified as a padel coach and works with players of varying skill levels, helping newcomers learn fundamentals of technique and rally play in a friendly and supportive setting.

In addition to his coaching duties, Callum has competed through the Club MMGR Academy in international events, notably finishing first in the Men’s Intermediate category at the Irish National Championships with partner Josué Govea Moya—an achievement that reflects both his playing ability and the quality of training at the club.