Kevin, formerly a junior squash international graduated from Sport Science and Health in DCU (2005) and worked with Tennis Ireland for a 6 year period as head strength and conditioning coach. Alongside his work in tennis, he also worked with Olympic athletes and national basketball champions. Kevin qualified as a Level 1 Padel Coach from the Madrid Padel Federation in 2014. Kevin has lectured in the areas motor skill development, coaching and exercise science in DCU, UCD and TUD. Previously and has delivered physical training aspects of the level one two and 3 tennis coaching courses. Kevin is finishing up his PhD in the area of teenagers, fitness and cardiovascular health.
Kevin has represented Ireland at O-40 level at the European Padel Championships and O-35 level at the World Padel Championships.
Kevin's main goals when teaching padel are to focus on the fundamentals. Developing strong technical fundamentals early on will allow players a much wider variety of shot choice, only leading to tactically more aware players.
Phone: 087 7583965
Email: kevin.obrien7@gmail.com