With more than 20 years of experience and over 35 professional titles won alongside his players, Claudio has worked with players including Sanyo Gutiérrez, Fernando Belasteguín, Agustín Tapia and Paula Josemaría.
Unlike camps where a renowned coach’s methodology is delivered by others, Claudio will be on court throughout the training sessions alongside his coaching team. The programme combines technical development, tactical work, match play, tournament competition, off-court talks and video analysis.
You’ll train at the academy where professional players including Paula Josemaría and Agustín Gutiérrez prepare for competition.
🎯 Padel & Coaching
The programme is designed around small training groups and personalised on-court attention.
- 12 hours of padel training
- Groups of 4 players per court
- One coach per court
- Claudio Gilardoni methodology
- On-court coaching with Claudio and his team
- Technical and tactical development
- Match play and tournament competition
- 3 hours of technical talks and video analysis
- Player level assessment
- €1,500 in HEAD & WSP sport prizes
- Hydration and fresh fruit during padel sessions
- Professional photo coverage
🏟️ Universal Padel Academy Benidorm
Universal Padel Academy Benidorm is a high-performance training centre led by Claudio Gilardoni.
Located within Meliá Villaitana Resort, the academy combines elite methodology, strategic development and a competitive mindset in premium surroundings.
Facilities
- 7 outdoor panoramic padel courts
- Courtside terrace and café
- Small-group training environment
- Gym and YHI Spa within the resort
- Hotel, golf and premium resort surroundings
Universal Padel Academy Benidorm is one of Spain’s most dynamic training centers, led by Head Coach Claudio Gilardoni, an international reference with over two decades of experience developing top players. The academy combines elite methodology, strategic precision and competitive mindset. It serves as the official training base for Premier Padel professionals Paula Josemaría and Agustín Gutiérrez, offering players of all levels the opportunity to train where the sport’s next generation is forged.
🏨 Meliá Villaitana Resort
Meliá Villaitana Resort will be the group’s base throughout the experience.
Inspired by a Mediterranean village, the resort combines spacious accommodation, restaurants, outdoor pools, sports facilities and wellness amenities. The padel courts are located within the resort, making it easy to move between training, recovery and leisure.
Resort Facilities
- 6 outdoor swimming pools
- Gym
- YHI Spa
- Mediterranean restaurants
- 2 golf courses
- Padel courts within the resort
- Approximately 5 km from Benidorm’s beaches
🌊 Mediterranean Experience
The experience goes beyond the padel court, combining high-performance training with the flavours, culture and lifestyle of the Costa Blanca.
Players will enjoy time together at Meliá Villaitana Resort, including lunches, a traditional Alicante-style meal and a closing cultural experience.
💃 Closing Experience
Celebrate the final part of the camp with a Mediterranean experience at Meliá Villaitana Resort.
The programme includes a traditional Alicante rice lunch with drinks and a live flamenco show, bringing together Spanish gastronomy and culture in the heart of the Costa Blanca.
📅 Daily Programme
22 October
- Check-in at Meliá Villaitana Hotel
- 15:00–16:00 Welcome drink and programme presentation
- 16:00–17:30 Player level assessment
- 17:30–19:00 Training – Group A
- 19:00–20:30 Training – Group B
23 October
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00–10:30 Training – Group A
- 10:30–12:00 Training – Group B
- 12:30–14:00 Off-court talk
- 14:00–15:30 Lunch at Meliá Villaitana
- 16:30–18:30 Pozo Tournament
24 October
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00–10:30 Training – Group B
- 10:30–12:00 Training – Group A
- 12:30–14:00 Video analysis
- 14:00–15:30 Lunch at Meliá Villaitana
- 16:30–18:30 Pozo Tournament
25 October
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00–10:30 Training – Group A
- 10:30–12:00 Training – Group B
- 12:00–14:00 Final Pozo Tournament
- 14:00–15:00 Final ceremony and sport prizes
- 15:00–17:00 Traditional Alicante rice lunch with drinks at Meliá Villaitana
- Live flamenco show
26 October
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check-out
✨ Padel Experience Includes
- Welcome pack with WSP and HEAD items
- 12 hours of training in groups of 4
- One coach per court
- Training following Claudio Gilardoni’s methodology
- Competitive tournament
- 3 hours of technical talks and video analysis
- Meet & greet with Claudio Gilardoni
- €1,500 in HEAD & WSP prizes
- Welcome drink at Meliá Villaitana
- Traditional Alicante paella lunch with drinks
- 1-hour live flamenco show
- Hydration and fresh fruit during padel sessions
- Professional event coordination
- On-site assistance
- Professional photo coverage
💰 Packages & Prices
Padel Only
€995 per person
This option includes the padel experience and programme without accommodation.
Full Package with single room
€1,995 per person
Private room
Includes
- Full padel experience
- 4 nights in a private room at Meliá Villaitana Hotel
- Daily breakfast
- Gym access
- One YHI Spa circuit
- Welcome drink
- 2 lunches with drinks
- Traditional Alicante paella lunch with drinks
- Live flamenco show
- Hydration and fresh fruit during padel sessions
- Professional event coordination
- On-site assistance
- Professional photo coverage
Full Package with double room
€1,795 per person
Shared double room
Includes
- Full padel experience
- 4 nights in a shared double room at Meliá Villaitana Hotel
- Daily breakfast
- Gym access
- One YHI Spa circuit
- Welcome drink
- 2 lunches with drinks
- Traditional Alicante paella lunch with drinks
- Live flamenco show
- Hydration and fresh fruit during padel sessions
- Professional event coordination
- On-site assistance
- Professional photo coverage
🚫 Not Included
- Flights to and from Alicante
- Airport transfers
- Dinners
- Extra nights or room upgrades
- Additional spa treatments
- Travel and sports insurance
- Golf
- Services not specifically listed as included
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