Padel Smash TV

Cesc & Julian sit down with Diane Gotua, Chief Commercial Officer of the Pro Padel League In this episode, Cesc and Julian are joined by Diane Gotua, the powerhouse behind the commercial vision of the Pro Padel League. With nearly a decade as Vice President and Head of Global Business Operations & Strategy at the NBA, and most recently as SVP of Global Strategy at Fanatics, Diane brings a...

In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy audio podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Jennifer Shpilsky, Chief Brand Officer of the Los Angeles Padel Club and proud representative of the LA Beat—one of the standout teams in the Pro Padel League. Jennifer shares her unique vision for bringing world-class padel to the heart of LA, including a stunning multi-court outdoor facility built on the grou...

In this episode of Padel Smash Academy , Cesc and Julian sit down with Mike Dorfman, the CEO of the Pro Padel League (PPL), to talk about the explosive growth of Padel and the league’s mission to bring the sport into the American spotlight. Mike shares how his background in tech and insurance shaped his vision for the PPL, why he believes padel is at the tipping point in the U.S., and what it take...

In this episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with Kari Gunnarsson , the visionary CEO and former top-100 badminton pro behind Clutch , the most innovative AI camera system built specifically for Padel. Kari shares the incredible journey from building AI tools for elite badminton coaching during the COVID lockdowns to launching Clutch across 15+ countries. Discover how Clutch is revolutionizing padel...

In this inspiring episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast , Cesc & Julian sit down with a true Padel pioneer and rising star: Adrian Reino and his daughter Ornella Beltramino, the current #1 ranked female junior player in the United States. Adrian shares the remarkable journey of opening the first-ever padel club in the U.S. back in 2009 , building a community before anyone knew what Padel...

In this follow-up interview, Cesc and Julian sit down once again with Nalle Grinda , co-founder and Chief of Padel at Padel X , to explore how one of the most ambitious padel projects in the U.S. has grown since our last chat — when construction had just wrapped. From hosting the largest tournaments in U.S. padel history to training the next generation of American talent, Padel X has become a corn...

In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast , Cesc sits down with Sabah Alsabah , the founder of Padel Up LLC , a standout club located in Sterling, Virginia . Sabah shares his journey into the world of padel, his entrepreneurial background, and what it really took to launch a successful padel club in the U.S. From navigating the early stages of launching the business to scaling up his memb...

Get ready to elevate your padel game! In this exciting new episode of the Padel Smash Academy podcast, hosts Cesc and Julian sit down with Jerry Tafich, the representative for the innovative padel brand OXDOG in the USA and Mexican markets. OXDOG isn't just another brand; they're a team of passionate engineers, designers, and sports professionals with a decade-long history of revolutionizing sport...

In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy podcast, Julian and Cesc sit down with the visionary team behind Lusotendas Structures —a benchmark brand in the design and construction of sports canopies and structures. From their humble beginnings as a family business crafting awnings, to becoming the leading provider of padel court roofing in Portugal and a growing force internationally, the Lusotend...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Padel Smash Academy! Today, Cesc and Julian sit down with Carlos Carijo, CEO of the Asia Pacific Padel Tour and a dynamic entrepreneur driving the explosive growth of padel across Asia. Connecting all the way from Kuala Lumpur, Carlos dives deep into how he built a thriving padel ecosystem across more than a dozen countries, his innovative approach to tournam...

In this episode of our RacquetX 2025 Interview Series, Cesc and Julian sit down with Gabriel Perez-Krieb—Executive Chairman of Chosen Foods, Chairman of Taktika Padel, and owner of the San Diego Stingrays Padel team. Gabriel shares his vision for growing the sport of Padel in the USA, highlighting the importance of collaboration over competition. With years of executive leadership under his belt—f...

In this exciting episode of the Padel Smash Academy podcast, Cesc & Julian sit down with Hernán “Bebe” Auguste , one of the most influential pioneers in the sport of padel. As a former World #1 player , Bebe shares his remarkable journey from his early professional career to becoming a key figure in the global development of the sport. From his days dominating the World Padel Tour to now leadi...

In this captivating episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast, hosts Cesc and Julian sit down with Tom Farquharson, Managing Director and Co-Founder of The Padel School, one of the premier education platforms dedicated to growing padel globally. Tom shares his inspiring journey from professional tennis—where he reached the ATP Top 400 and clinched the junior Wimbledon title—to becoming a key figu...

In this inspiring episode of Padel Smash Academy , Cesc and Julian sit down with power couple Javier Barahona, FIP #26 ranked player, and Sabrina Suarez, co-founder of the bold and creative fashion brand 30Love . They open up about navigating life on and off the court—balancing love, professional sports, and entrepreneurship. Javier dives deep into what it’s like competing at the highest level, hi...

In this power-packed episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with Santiago and Diego, the co-founders of Sunrise Padel Capital , a pioneering investment group focused on accelerating the growth of padel clubs across the United States. From their roots in tennis to their current leadership in the padel investment space, Santi and Diego share their journey, insights, and vision for the sport. 🔍 What you'...

In this episode of Padel Smash Academy , Cesc and Julian sit down with Agustin Rotsztain , owner of Ultimate Padel and the official Cork Padel ambassador in the USA . From club building to premium padel gear, Agustin shares his journey, his passion for growing the sport, and why Cork is redefining what a luxury Padel racket can be. 💬 Tune in as we talk: The rise of Cork Padel in America How Cork...

In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Tincho from Tower Padel to uncover how anyone can successfully launch a Padel apparel brand by leveraging Chinese manufacturers. Tincho shares insider tips on sourcing quality products, managing international partnerships, and navigating the competitive padel market. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasone...

Join hosts Cesc and Julian from Padel Smash Academy in an insightful episode featuring Pablo Carro, the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Playtomic, the leading digital platform revolutionizing padel around the world. Pablo shares his personal journey from being an avid tennis player to becoming deeply passionate about padel, and how this passion sparked the creation of Playtomic in 2017....

Join Cesc and Julian in an exciting new episode of Padel Smash Academy, where they sit down for an exclusive interview with Pedro Brito e Cunha, the founder and CEO of Volt Padel! Known for their distinctive premium design and exceptional quality, Volt rackets have quickly become the favorites of Cesc & Julian. In this insightful conversation, Pedro dives into the fascinating journey behind Vo...

In this episode of Padel Smash Academy, Julian and Cesc sit down with Patrick and Conor Shields from Fromuth Racquet Sports Distribution, a trusted racket sports distributor with over 50 years in the business. Fromuth is known as the ultimate one-stop shop for clubs and pro shops, offering everything from Padel rackets and balls to shoes, apparel, and court accessories. Patrick and Conor share val...

In this exclusive interview, Cesc and Julian from Padel Smash Academy sit down with Lucio Mormile, CEO and founder of Hirostar, a dynamic Padel brand born from Lucio's personal experience and passion for the game. Lucio shares the fascinating story of how Hirostar was created during the height of the pandemic in 2020. After experiencing frustration when his expensive, high-end racket broke just on...

In this exclusive interview, Padel Smash Academy hosts Cesc Caceres and Julian Wortelboer sit down with Tennis Legend David Nalbandian to discuss his journey from the top of the ATP Tour to his new passion: Padel! 🚀 David talks about: ✅ His transition from professional tennis to padel ✅ His ownership and involvement in Premier Padel Miami P1 ✅ Long-term strategies to invest in the U.S. padel m...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Cesc & Julian tease the launch of the Padel Smash Academy Certification Program! We’re bringing in-person and online coaching certification, ensuring that coaches across the USA are equipped to grow the sport and elevate the game. In this episode of Coffee Talk, Cesc and Julian dive into the business of Padel coaching—from both a club owner’s and a coach’s perspective. They b...

In this episode of Coffee Talk, Cesc & Julian dive into the business side of Padel—served with a side of gossip! ☕🔥 Filmed at the beautiful Pura Vida at Reserve Padel Sole Mia, they sip on their favorite coffees and break down what it really takes to launch a successful Padel club. 🚀 Topics Covered: ✅ The surge of entrepreneurs looking to start Padel clubs 📈 ✅ The three key things invest...

What do WU Wear, Baby Phat, and the hottest new padel brand have in common? Scott London—watch as he unveils GLDN PNT, the game-changing apparel for padel players by padel players! Cesc and Julian sit down with Scott London, the mastermind behind GLDN PNT, a brand created by Padel players, for Padel players. With a legendary career in the apparel industry—from WU Wear to Baby Phat—Scott brings his...