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
Padel is booming in the UK, with nearly 900 courts and over 400,000 players as of 2024. Greater Manchester stands out as a regional leader—set to surpass 100 courts by 2025, including the North West’s largest padel hub. Yet, the sport’s rapid growth also highlights stark inequalities: affluent areas like Stockport and Trafford are well-served, while more than 1.3 million residents in boroughs such as Bolton and Salford have no local access. For padel to thrive as a truly inclusive commu...| Minter Dial