Meet Richard Ashforth, Padel Player, Coach & Cryocure Ambassador

Richard Ashforth: player, coach, community builder

Richard Ashforth brings a professional standard to every session—whether he’s competing, mentoring emerging talent or running clinics to lift the level of South African padel. His coaching blends clear principles, efficient drills and match‑real habits that stick under pressure.

At a glance

• Role: Padel player & coach (SA‑based)

• Speciality: Decision‑making, wall play and pair chemistry

• Ambassador: Cryocure — South African importer & distributor of Thermax Recovery

• Off court: Clinics, squad sessions and coach education to grow local depth

Coaching pillars Richard lives by

• Footwork first: create time with early split‑steps and recovery lines.

• Wall confidence: learn to let it pass and reset—more time, better strike.

• Serve & return patterns: high‑percentage targets and clear pair roles.

• Pressure management: routines for momentum swings and tiebreak focus.

• Communication: signals, centre‑ball rules and between‑point resets.

“Consistency beats hero shots. Build patterns, then apply pressure.”

Train hard, recover smarter (with Thermax Recovery)

Tournament weeks and back‑to‑back coaching blocks demand resilience. Richard keeps recovery practical and repeatable—leaning on Thermax Recovery cold‑compression from Cryocure to stay fresh for the next session.

Richard’s post‑session checklist

1. Cool‑down (5–10 min): mobility and easy movement to bring the system down.

2. Targeted cold‑compression: Thermax Recovery sleeves/wraps on high‑load areas after intense play or double‑days.

3. Refuel, rehydrate, routine: simple nutrition and sleep habits for next‑day readiness.

Note: Recovery needs are individual. If you’re managing pain or injury, seek guidance from a healthcare professional.

Why Cryocure backs Richard

We partner with ambassadors who raise the standard for everyone around them. Richard’s calm leadership, structured coaching and competitive edge make him a force for SA padel—on court and in the community. With Thermax Recovery in his toolkit, he trains consistently, competes confidently and keeps paying that experience forward.

Get on court with Richard

• Book a session: one‑to‑one, doubles pair, or squad clinic (link to your Contact page).

• Gear up like the pros: explore Thermax Recovery essentials for padel players.

• Clubs & academies: speak to us about Thermax Recovery solutions for teams and coaches.

Three quick drills from Richard’s playbook

• Back‑wall reset ladder: feed from service line; let pass, rebound, block to deep middle—10 clean reps each side.

• Serve + first volley patterning: 10 balls per server; partner shadows centre coverage rules.

• Chiquita to feet & close: soft dipper to the net player’s feet, then close and finish with control.

About Cryocure
Cryocure is South Africa’s importer and distributor for Thermax Recovery products—supporting athletes, coaches and clubs with recovery tools that fit real‑world training schedules.