Over the course of the US Padel Series, a number of exciting opportunities for padel in the United States have been discussed, as well as the challenges that the sport faces in trying to grow. Between the rise in celebrity popularity and a growing professional scene, there are a number of reasons to be optimistic about the future of padel in the United States. However, a lack of awareness still remains a large issue when it comes to growing the game stateside. With that being said, if you are waiting for the right time to invest in padel or potentially set up a club, there is no better time to ..read more

As discussed in part 1 of our physio series, it’s much easier than you may think to pick up an injury while playing padel. Whether it be because of improper technique, over-usage, or something even as simple as not warming up, padel players can often find themselves frustrated with their time spent on the side line instead of on-court. With that being said, there are several different ways you can go about protecting yourself from injury. Here are 5 ways you can ensure you spend as much time on the padel court, and not on the side line injured: 1. Proper warm up Perhaps the easiest tool you ca ..read more

One of the biggest issues facing those interested in playing Padel in the United States is the need for more courts and access to facilities. Unlike countries such as Spain which have over 15,000 courts across the country, the US boasts just 180 courts across 56 different venues. Unlike a sport like Pickleball, which can largely be played on any hard court surface as long as you have a net, Padel requires significantly more space and resources to build a court. With that being said, there are some padel facilities across the United States that currently are a great place to start your padel jo ..read more

Significant news has broken in the world of Padel as Premier Padel, the world’s leading professional Padel tour, recently announced a partnership with energy drink brand Red Bull through 2027. Backed by Qatari Sports Investments (QSI) chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who also owns football club Paris Saint-Germain, this partnership represents a serious milestone in the history of Padel and the commercial growth of the sport. With a professional scene looking to garner attention worldwide, having a name like Red Bull associated with it will only strengthen the professional game’s presence on a glob ..read more

The United States is without question a central hub of the sports world. Whether it be the fan culture surrounding their 4 major professional leagues, or their avid amateur sports culture, if a sport flourishes in the United States, it flourishes worldwide. When it comes to the game of Padel, however, the United States is not yet at the development stage in terms of popularity to compete with any of the top countries such as Spain, Argentina, and Sweden. General strong sports interest in the country combined with a social population makes the US a perfect breeding ground to be Padel’s next maj ..read more

I was fortunate enough to attend the Hexagon Cup in February this year in Madrid and it was seriously impressive. In the lead up to the event, there was uncertainty if this would be a successful event, if it would be hyped up too much and not deliver, and if the concept simply wouldn’t work. But I’m glad to say it did work. And I’m even happier to say it’s exactly what the sport of padel needed, and will continue to need moving forwards to grow. The Event Four celebrities including Andy Murray, Eva Longoria and Rafael Nadal backed a star-studded padel team each with the top players in the worl ..read more

It’s that time of year when many players are playing padel in cold conditions! Whether you’re playing outdoors – or even at indoor centres where the heating isn’t turned up – if you’re playing in cold conditions, there are some best practices all players should follow. In this blog, I discuss three tips all players should know when playing in cold conditions. These apply not only to help you avoid injury, but also so you can have as much fun as possible on the court (even if you did wish you were somewhere hot and sunny). Let’s jump into them. Don’t Skip The Warmup This sounds obvious and you ..read more

I love setting goals, especially when the New Year comes around. It’s a good chance to reassess and create a vision for the year ahead. However, when we work with players, we see a number of common mistakes when it comes to their goal setting and it’s something that is preventing them both stay motivated and achieve their goals. This blog is here to help you with your own goals and is based on countless years of experience goal setting with players. Hopefully when it comes to your own goal setting you can avoid some of these pitfalls for yourself and smash your goals this year! Don’t Set Too M ..read more

We recently had the pleasure of attending the World Padel Tour (WPT) Final in Barcelona and the event was epic! From the venue to the incredible padel on show, it was one of the best WPT events I’ve ever been to. But the biggest takeaway for me was the reminder of how important it is for recreational players to watch professional padel matches live. If you’ve never watched professional padel matches live, make it part of your 2024 plans. Trust me, it will be the best decision you’ll make – not only for the entertainment on show but also for developing your own padel game. From our recent trip ..read more

If you’re a current or former tennis player and now starting to play padel, you’ll understand that there is a transition period to go through. You might even be experiencing it at this very moment in your padel journey! Tennis players arrive on the padel court feeling confident – they can hit great volleys from the net, have a natural ability to smash and hit solid groundstrokes from the back. However, it is apparent pretty quickly there are many aspects of padel that aren’t so easy for tennis players. In this article we will discuss those aspects and more importantly, suggest ways to help ove ..read more