The Padel School Podcast

In this episode we'll have a recap of our recent Padel holiday, with Femme Open, from Portugal. Get an insight in how the structure of our holidays tends to look like, hear our thoughts on the player progression within the groups that attend and which themes we covered. We'll also cover how to play against fast playing opponents and what tactics to use against ex-tennis players. You can...

In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss the recent Malaga Summit and the growth of the game around the world. They talk about academy experiences in Spain and what to look for when trying to find a good one...just because they are in Spain does not mean they are good!! Tom has an upcoming Tenerife Padel Holiday and Sandy has a GB training camp this weekend - the focus will be on physical recovery be...

In this episode we'll have a recap of our recent Padel holiday, with Femme Open, from Portugal. Get an insight in how the structure of our holidays tends to look like, hear our thoughts on the player progression within the groups that attend and which themes we covered. We'll also cover how to play against fast playing opponents and what tactics to use against ex-tennis players. SLINGER...

In this episode we'll have an in depth talk about Tom's recent tournament win from the right and his thoughts on switching sides. We'll be discussing the growth of female participation in Padel, how physically tough filming videos actually is (according to Sandy), the bullets we had to face when defending Paquito's Cuchilla and much, much more! SLINGER BALL MACHINE: https://sli...

If you could go back in time and change the history of your Padel journey, would you change it and how would that look like? Hear our thoughts on this time travel idea as well as discussions about the upcoming World Cup and how those types of tournaments affect the PRO players in choosing a partner. We’ll also dive in to the recent Padel holiday that we had at the Bubble Club on Ibiza, upcoming ho...

Follow along as we analyse our performance from this past weekend, competing at the FIP in Chiswick, London. We'll discuss if there's an importance in having good chemistry within a pair, the advantages of prehab instead of rehab, what to focus on if you want to maintain a certain level in your game all while living a busy lifestyle and much, much more! We now have a 30 day free trial on...

In this week's episode, with Tom and Sandy, the focus is around the new changes in the Mens Pairs. There was also a discussion around how to boost participation in emerging padel countries and using the UK as an example, how these countries can catch up. We now have a 30 day free trial on our platform if you use the coupon code: 1MONTHFREE So if you want to develop your game, go and check it...

In this catch up episode with Tom and Sandy they discuss their recent trips and how the game is developing around the world! What we are discovering in the padel world as we travel! Also the thoughts around the Premier Padel and the start the the season for the professional players! We now have a 30 day free trial on our platform if you use the coupon code: 1MONTHFREE So if you want to develop you...

In this episode, with Nick Williams, we discuss a coaching skill that many coaches do not consider as part of the core coaching characteristics. BUT it can be a major factor in what brings players back each week for lessons! We cover a wide range of topics in this podcast episode and some absolute keys to coaching padel! To find out the best way to transition from a tennis coach to a padel coach,...

Many players struggle with a plateau in performance - it is inevitable when players do not have effective padel schedules with a good mix of training, matches and instruction. In this episode with Tom and Sandy we discuss the ideal setup for players and what the focus should be during training. The level of the matches are important for improvement, but not only playing "better players"....

In this episode we sit down with Nick Williams, Head of Coach Education for The Padel School, to discuss the transition from coaching tennis to padel. The next generation of padel coaches will be made up of a large proportion of ex-tennis coaches. The sports are similar (while different) and so it makes sense many will come from tennis. But we discussed that as soon as coaches acknowledge there is...

Our members have found it hugely beneficial to train with a ball machine. Here is how they use it: 1. Setup the ball machine to feed the shot they want to work on 2. Setup their camera/phone to film the shots 3. Upload the video to our member community 4. Receive feedback from Sandy, Tom and the TPS Coaches 5. Go back to the court to practice the advice In this episode we discuss the value of trai...

It was great to be a spectator at the recent World Padel Tour Masters Final in Barcelona this week. The way the WPT has developed over the last 10 years has been really impressive - including the organisation of the event, the brands, the awareness for the public and the level of the players! Tom and I watched some amazing matches over the couple of days, spoke to some of the top players and just...

In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss the best way for players to actually change their padel technique. At The Padel School we are on court coaching players of all levels constantly, we will work with over 1000 players during the year on court, plus all the online video analysis we do on our platform at thepadelschool.com So we have a really good idea of what is required when breaking bad habits...

This episode we sit down with Ryan Redondo, CEO of Taktika Padel and one of the owners of the San Diego Stingrays. We discuss the growth of padel in the US and how momentum is building across different states, the start of Taktika Padel on the West Coast of US and the Pro Padel League (PPL). The PPL has gathered its own momentum in recent months with signings of some recent pro players and the sta...

In this episode with Matt Gleed, TRX Senior Master Trainer, we discuss the importance of off-court training and how specific physical training can not only reduce injury, but also improve performance! The key message to the episode is that it does not need to be complicated or time consuming. You can add small "training sessions" alongside your padel and you will notice the difference re...

In this episode, Sandy hosts a coaching call with Jordan, one of our members, and analyses his recent match. They discuss technical and tactical areas for improvement, emphasising the importance of footwork, preparation, and mental intensity. Jordan highlights strengths like net play and strategies while acknowledging areas for improvement, such as footwork and maintaining mental intensity during...

In this week's podcast, Tom shares insights from his recent training trip to Diagonal Padel Academy in Madrid.  From the challenges of adapting to intense training schedules to the unique aspects of padel compared to tennis, Tom provides a firsthand account of the experience of training with WPT players at one of the top academies in Spain. Tom also talks about the importance of game-based tr...

In this episode, Sandy and Tom discuss the key aspects of improving consistency in padel, including the technical, tactical, and mental components. Consistency is more than winning matches, but about achieving a level of consistent performance that can set you apart from the competition.  They also dive into the significance of warm-ups and pre-match preparation in influencing your consistency, an...

In this episode (which is actually episode 59!!) Sandy and Tom delve into the world of padel competition and what it takes to become a successful padel competitor. They share personal insights and experiences from their background in tennis and college competition, emphasising the importance of not fixating on outcomes but instead embracing the journey of improvement. This episode provides valuabl...

In this episode, Sandy and Tom discuss the qualities that make a great padel coach. Padel coaching has a unique set of challenges, with a growing sport that requires well-trained coaches to accommodate the influx of new players. Sandy highlights the importance of communication and organisation skills for effective coaching and emphasises the role of coach education in creating better coaches.  San...

Join Sandy and Tom as they dive into the topic of plateaus, exploring how padel players can avoid hitting a plateau and how to break out of one if you're already there. Sandy also emphasises the importance of focusing on foundational technique, understanding the root causes of your issues, and committing to a long-term improvement plan to ensure you progress on the court. You can find all our...

Sandy sits down with Pep Stonor, the inspiring founder of Femme Open. Join us as she shares her passion for getting more women involved in padel across the UK. Learn about her journey into the sport and catch up on the latest industry news.  Pep also discusses the vision for 2024, aiming for ten major tournaments and emphasising the value of training clinics in empowering women to embrace the spor...

Join Sandy and Tom as they reflect on the success of their first-ever padel holiday at The Racquets Club, La Manga, which saw a group of 16 players undergo significant transformations in their gameplay over three-days of intensive training. Sandy and Tom are excited to organise more padel holidays, with a couple in the works for 2024... Stay tuned! You can find all our other podcast episodes at: ...

It can be a minefield out there when it comes to choosing the right padel equipment to get you started. So in this solo episode, Sandy explains the best way to go about choosing padel rackets, padel shoes and other padel accessories. On The Padel School online platform (www.thepadelschool.com) Sandy and the team have reviewed a huge number of rackets and products. It is one of the many features yo...