FC Sports ConsultingPlanning
I turn the idea into a profitable, well-organised club.
- Business model and number of courts
- Layout and use of space
- Staff and coaching structure
- Positioning and pricing
Padel consulting · GCC · Europe · LATAM
Take your padel club to the next level.
Evolution and fine-tuning for padel clubs and academies already running: higher occupancy, better coaching and a team that keeps quality high every day.
20+ yearsin the sports industry
4 countriespadel clubs in Argentina, Spain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia
IRONMANFormer Managing Director, Argentina
12 yearsGeneral Director, Buenos Aires Marathon
How I work
Three ways to work together
Depending on where your club or academy stands.
Consulting
A full diagnosis of the club and a concrete action plan.
- Occupancy and revenue per court
- Classes, programmes and pricing
- Player experience
- Leadership and internal communication
Management
I get involved in the operation so the plan actually gets executed.
- Operational leadership alongside the owner
- Coaches, front desk, marketing and maintenance
- Tournament, league and social calendar
- Processes, manuals and control
Padel
From opening day to full courts
I work on the business side of padel: making sure the club opens well, the courts fill up and the team keeps the quality high every day.
InvestorsNew clubsRunning clubsAcademiesCoachesBrands
Club openings
Business model, court layout, hiring and training the full staff and coaching team, and a day-to-day operating plan.
Occupancy & growth
Pricing, schedules, classes, americanos, leagues and social events to fill off-peak hours and keep players coming back.
Coach education
Level-based programmes and a shared methodology, so every class has the same quality without depending on one coach.
Front desk & sales
Front-desk and WhatsApp processes that turn enquiries into bookings and sell classes, packs and programmes.
New service
Staff search & selection
I find the head coach, coaches and front-desk team your club needs. I define the profile, source candidates through my network, run the interviews and on-court trial, and support onboarding.
On court
Where it all happens
Classes, clinics and groups in Dubai and Argentina.
My approach
Improving a club that is already running is harder than opening one. The potential is already proven; what fails is the execution.Carlos Ferretti
Management
The management behind every project
Before padel, I led large sports projects. That experience with operations, teams, government and sponsors is what I bring to every club today.
4IRONMAN events
12years leading the BA Marathon
20+years
Managing DirectorIRONMAN Argentina
Overall coordination of every area and of government relations.
4 events: one Full Distance, two 70.3 races and one 5150. Mar del Plata secured the South American Championship for the full distance.
Sports tourismAmaison Argentina
Integration plan with sports-tourism partners and guides for every travelling athlete.
A complete runner experience: before, during and after the trip.
SponsorshipBetPlay
Brand exposure measurement to audit commitments and monetise its value.
Optimised investment and better contracts with broadcasters and clubs.
What clients say
Clients
"Our club needed a change in management and in how we connected with the community. He helped us redesign our programmes, put clear processes in place and launch corporate and social activities that brought in new clients."
"He was key to turning our idea into a profitable project. He guided us from planning to the opening of our padel club, optimising both time and investment."
"I was able to professionalise my career as a coach. Today I offer better-organised services with more value for my clients. My income and reputation grew in a very short time."
Join us
Are you a padel coach?
We have new projects across the GCC, Europe and Latin America. Send us your CV and, if you have one, a short video of you coaching. We'll get in touch when there's a position that fits your profile.
About
I'm Carlos Ferretti
I'm from Argentina and have been in the sports industry for over 20 years. I live in Dubai, where I lead the expansion of a padel academy across the Middle East.
I have opened and worked in padel clubs in Buenos Aires, Madrid, Barcelona, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, gaining hands-on experience across different markets and operating models.
Buenos AiresMadridBarcelonaUAESaudi Arabia
I was Managing Director of IRONMAN Argentina, overseeing four events: one Full Distance, two 70.3 races and one 5150. For 12 years I was General Director of the Buenos Aires Marathon and Half Marathon, two of the most iconic races in Latin America.
Through FC Sports Consulting I support entrepreneurs, companies, governments and foundations with coach professionalisation, facility management and sports project development, as well as tailored events, digital communication, sponsorship and athlete positioning.
Contact
Got a padel club, an academy or an idea?
Message me, tell me what stage your project is at, and we'll work out where to start.
WhatsApp +971 58 544 1848