Our Coaches

Debbie Brown – Tel:087 096 6682

Iago Blanko – Tel: +34692381923

José Arrayás – Tel: +34664675904

Mathias Gonzalez –  Tel:+353871704368

Lessons can be taken individually or as part of a group. Whatever your standard, we have the right class for you.

Read more about our excellent coaches and their achievements below.

Debbie Brown

Debbie Brown
 

Brown, a California native, started her sporting career as a tennis player at Pasadena City College and California State University, Long Beach. She went on to become a three-time US National Champion in Squash, playing in multiple World Masters events in England, Australia and Portland, Oregon, where she was a silver medalist. Brown also competed at the 2012 World Squash Masters representing the United States.

Prior to moving to Ireland, she was the Executive Director of Santa Barbara Squash, a nonprofit afterschool program for low-income students. She was also an assistant coach at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club for more than two decades.

After moving to Ireland in 2016, Brown took up padel and qualified as Level 1 certified by British Padel in July 2016. She now plays for the Irish National Vets Padel Team and has played in the European Vets Championships and Four Nations events. She is Tennis Director at Malahide Castle Tennis, coaches Pickleball, and teaches an Adult Education class at Portmarnock Community School. Debbie is the 2023 Irish National Champion in ladies doubles with Sinead Ragonesi-Browne of Malahide. Brown has helped to start clubs in Donabate, Clontarf, Sandyford, Bayside and Glasnevin.

Achievements: 2012 World Squash Masters representing the United States; 2023 Irish National Pickleball Champion; member of the 2023 European Vets Championships team.

Padel qualification: Level 1 certified by British Padel

Number: 087 096 6682
Email: racquetscoach@gmail.com

Iago Blanko

Iago
 

Iago is a passionate and experienced PFI certified padel coach with a strong background as both a player and a coach. Originally from Spain and now based in Dublin, he has quickly become a well-regarded player among the Irish padel community. Fluent in English and Spanish, he creates a dynamic and positive learning environment for players of all levels.

With a degree in education and years of coaching experience in racket sports—including as a table tennis coach in Spanish clubs and the Galician regional team—Iago offers structured, adaptable, and motivating sessions tailored to each player’s needs. His sessions are game-based, focused on improving the technical, tactical, and mental aspects of performance.

For pricing and availability:
WhatsApp Iago on +34692381923 or email iacks.ib@gmail.com.

José Arrayás

José Arrayás
 

José Arrayás is a Spanish padel coach and competitive player based in Dublin. With over five years of experience in padel and coaching, he combines his experience as a player with a dynamic and practical approach to teaching.

A certified padel coach, José works with players of all levels, helping them develop their technical, tactical and game awareness while creating enjoyable and motivating sessions. His coaching style is energetic, adaptable and focused on helping every player improve and enjoy the game.

For pricing and availability:
WhatsApp José on +34664675904.

Mathias Gonzalez

Mathias Gonzalez
 

Mathias is a passionate padel coach committed to helping players of all levels improve their game in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Originally from Spain and now based in Dublin, he combines his playing experience with a structured coaching approach that helps players build confidence and develop their skills.

As an PadelMBA-certified padel coach, Mathias believes that strong technique is the foundation of every player’s development. His coaching sessions begin by introducing and refining the technical aspects of each shot before transferring those skills into realistic game situations. This methodology allows players to understand not only how to execute a shot, but also when and why to use it during a match.

Every lesson is tailored to the individual, focusing on technical improvement, tactical awareness, and decision-making, while ensuring players enjoy the learning process and continue progressing at their own pace.

Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Mathias welcomes beginners, intermediate, and advanced players who want to improve their padel in a positive and motivating atmosphere.

For pricing and availability:
please contact Mathias via WhatsApp at +353871704368 or email mathiasgonzalez1805@gmail.com.