About me
Hey! I’m Nikolaj Herling - 27 years old, half Thai, half Danish, and based in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭
I’ve always been an active person. Sports have played a huge role in my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I played golf at a competitive level, and football was a big part of my younger years too. I’ve never been able to sit still for long – moving my body, being outdoors, and learning new things through sport is just part of who I am.
About six years ago, while living in Spain, I came across a sport I had never tried before: padel. I gave it a go… and instantly fell in love. It was fast, social, and just incredibly fun. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a real passion.
Fast forward to today: I’ve been living in Thailand since 2022, and in July 2025 I became a certified PadelMBA coach – the first certified padel coach in Chiang Mai. I bring 6 years of experience as a dedicated player and know exactly how exciting (and challenging!) this game can be.
When I’m not on the padel court, you’ll still find me moving – whether it’s CrossFit, running, hiking, or playing football. But padel is where my passion truly lies. Coaching gives me the chance to help others experience that same buzz I get after 4 hours on court, when my body is sore, I’m drenched in sweat… and I still want to keep playing.
If I can help someone else feel even a fraction of that joy, then I know I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to do.
My mission is simple: To help players of all levels learn padel in Thailand, improve their technique and tactics, and most importantly – enjoy the game. Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or aiming to sharpen your skills for competition, I offer personalised padel training in Chiang Mai to fit your goals.
Padel Coaching Certifications
Knowing the game isn't the same as knowing how to teach it. These certifications formalise the full coaching craft: Methodology, technique, and practical training, so every session is built on a proven system, not guesswork.
Completed 10 modules of the CPC online training with PadelMBA.
Passed all 24 test’s with maximum score: 10/10.CPC Online Training
PadelMBA Certificed Padel Coach
Physical Exams: PadelMBA Methodology ✅ Technique ✅ Feeding/Launching ✅Padel Coaching Physical Certifications by PadelMBA
Technique only holds up if the body underneath it does. These four expert-level certifications cover the physical and preventative side of padel, so every session is built on verified methodology, not guesswork.
