Juanjo Gutiérrez, former professional padel player and current Spanish coach and national team manager, shares his experience in the world of padel. He discusses his transition from tennis to padel, his career as a professional player, and his evolution into the role of coach. Gutiérrez highlights the importance of commitment and connection between teammates in padel, citing the example of the Coello-Tapia pairing. As a national team coach, he emphasizes personality management and group dyn...| Minter Dial
Mark Hewlett, Founder and CEO of Soul Padel, shares his journey into the world of padel and the creation of his community-focused padel club concept. Discovering the sport in Portugal during a period of reflection, Mark was captivated by padel's unique ability to bring people together. Soul Padel aims to make the sport accessible and affordable, with a focus on building communities and engaging younger generations. Mark discusses the challenges of scaling while maintaining brand consistency, ...| Minter Dial
Gonzalo Lorenzo, a padel aficionado and YouTube sensation, shares his journey from aerospace engineering to becoming a full-time padel coach and content creator. He discusses the analytical approach he brings to padel, drawing parallels between engineering problem-solving and on-court strategies. Gonzalo offers insights into effective communication in padel partnerships, the importance of simplicity in gameplay, and how to handle challenging situations like being "fridged" during matches. He ...| Minter Dial
Juan Martín Díaz, a former professional padel player, shares his journey from tennis to padel legend. He reveals anecdotes about the sport's beginnings, the evolution of the rules, and his unique playing style. Díaz offers a candid perspective on the importance of the relationship with one's partner on and off the court. He analyzes the current state of the professional circuit, discusses possible rule changes, and reflects on the future of padel, including its Olympic potential. The podca...| Minter Dial
