The Padlr. Podcast

In this exciting episode of The Padlr. Podcast, we sit down with one of the top female padel players, Marta Talaván, to explore the world of Padel from a women's point of view. Marta shares her journey from a passionate beginner to a professional athlete, offering an inside look at the dedication and resilience required to reach the top.We discuss the evolving landscape of padel, with a particular focus on the challenges and triumphs experienced by female players. Marta opens up about the disparity in prize money, the importance of sponsorships, and the unique pressures faced by women in the sport. Her insights highlight the need for greater support and recognition for female athletes in padel.Join us as we explore what it truly means to be a professional player in today's competitive environment. Marta's stories are not just inspiring but also a call to action for more equitable treatment and opportunities for women in padel.Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation that celebrates the strength, skill, and spirit of female padel players.

In this engaging episode of The Padlr. Podcast, we sit down with Eric Loftus, President at Northeast Padel, to delve into the dynamic world of racket sports and court construction. Join us as we navigate through the intriguing landscape where pickleball meets padel, unraveling the nuances and contrasts between these two increasingly popular games.Eric Loftus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, offering valuable insights into the burgeoning padel scene and its comparison with the well-established pickleball community. Together, we explore the unique characteristics of each sport, dissecting their gameplay, strategies, and growing fan base.Beyond the court, we delve into the business realm, discussing Northeast Padel's innovative business plan and strategies for expansion in the competitive sports market. Eric Loftus shares his vision for the future of padel, highlighting key initiatives and partnerships driving the sport's growth.Moreover, our conversation extends to examine the challenges and hurdles hindering padel's widespread adoption in America. From infrastructure limitations to cultural barriers, we address the various factors impacting the sport's journey towards mainstream popularity.Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of padel and pickleball, as we navigate through insightful discussions with Eric Loftus, offering a glimpse into the past, present, and future of racket sports in America.

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Padlr. Podcast as host Norbi engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Victor, the CCO from Smart Padel Automation. Prepare to be intrigued as we explore the transformative power of automation within padel centers, and the profound impact it has on the future of the industry.In this illuminating conversation, Victor shares insights into the cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions that Smart Padel Automation brings to the table. From streamlining court bookings to enhancing customer experiences, discover how automation revolutionizes the day-to-day operations of padel centers, freeing up valuable time for managers and owners to focus on strategic growth and development.But the conversation doesn't stop there—tune in as we delve into the future of padel centers and the pivotal role automation plays in shaping it. Explore the endless possibilities and exciting advancements on the horizon, from integrated systems that optimize facility management to AI-powered solutions that enhance player engagement and satisfaction.Whether you're a padel center manager, owner, or simply curious about the intersection of technology and sports management, this episode offers a wealth of insights and inspiration. Subscribe now to the Padlr. Podcast and join us as we unravel the fascinating world of Smart Padel Automation, where innovation meets efficiency to redefine the future of padel centers.

Dive into the exciting world of padel with our latest guest, Lorenzo Lecci, on the Padlr. Podcast! Lorenzo, renowned as a padel photographer and filmmaker for the two major padel tours in the world (A1Padel & Premier Padel), brings a unique perspective to the game. But that's not all – he also wears multiple hats, dabbling as an agent and now serving as the marketing director for one of Valencia's premier padel clubs.In this episode, we unravel intriguing insights as Lorenzo shares his experiences navigating through the padel landscape. From capturing the essence of the game through his lens to delving into the intricacies of talent management as an agent, Lorenzo's journey is nothing short of fascinating.Tune in as we explore the emergence of the "Ultimate Padel Tour" and its impact on the sport's global reach. Discover the challenges and triumphs of nurturing young talents, as Lorenzo recounts his altruistic endeavors in aiding aspiring players. Moreover, gain valuable insights into the dynamic realm of marketing within the padel industry, as Lorenzo embraces his newest role with gusto.

On this latest episode of the podcast Norbie sits down with Till Gygax the now number 1 Padel player in Switzerland. (at the time of recording Till was #3) He has become a machine since then and recently took over the top position. Delve into the personal and professional aspects of Till's life as he shares the pivotal moments that shaped his passion for padel. From the early days on the court to the challenges and triumphs that propelled him to become Switzerland's top-ranked player, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the world of a rising padel star.The excitement doesn't end there—Till shares his plans for the upcoming year, revealing a bold decision to dedicate himself entirely to the sport. Tune in as we discuss Till's decision to go full-time training in Spain, immersing himself in a rigorous training regimen to take his skills to new heights. Gain insight into the sacrifices, aspirations, and dreams that fuel Till's commitment to becoming a force to be reckoned with on the international padel stage.

In our upcoming episode of the Padlr. Podcast, host Norbi engages in a riveting conversation with the dynamic team behind Total Padel, the trailblazers of the online padel world. Join us for an in-depth exploration as we uncover the secrets behind the creation of their thriving online business, delve into the art of content creation, and chart the remarkable growth journey of Total Padel.Step behind the scenes as we sit down with the minds shaping the digital padel experience. Learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by Total Padel in establishing a formidable online presence and discover the strategies that propelled them to success. From the inception of their platform to the intricacies of managing an online business, our guests share their insights, experiences, and the lessons they've learned along the way.The conversation takes an exciting turn as we explore the role of content creation in fostering a vibrant online padel community. Gain valuable insights into how Total Padel crafts engaging content to captivate their audience, and the pivotal role it plays in fostering connections within the global padel community.totalpadel.com

Join Norbi on the  journey into the intersection of blockchain technology and the world of padel in this latest episode of the Padlr. Podcast. In this episode, our guests, the founders of Padelcash, tell us how everything started and explain how they seamlessly integrated blockchain to create a new ecosystem within the padel industry. Explore the untapped potential and numerous real-life use cases that arise from this fusion of sports and blockchain technology.From tokenized assets to innovative smart contracts, our conversation explores the many ways in which blockchain technology is transforming the padel landscape. Learn about the tangible benefits and practical applications that Padelcash brings to players, clubs, coaches and stakeholders alike.Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, a sports fanatic, or simply curious about the future of technology-driven ecosystems, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe now to the Padlr. Podcast to not miss any future episode.

In this exciting episode of "The Padlr Podcast," we sit down with Jordi, the #1 Female Padel Player in the U.S., to explore her remarkable journey from tennis to Padel.We also discuss the future of Padel in the United States. As an ambassador for the sport, she provides valuable perspectives on what it will take to make Padel more popular and accessible in the U.S. From grassroots initiatives to increasing awareness, Jordi offers a vision for Padel's growth and development in the country.Last but not least we touch a little on the Pickleball debate.. Tune in to this next episode of the Podcast

Welcome to a thrilling episode of The Padlr. Podcast! Join us as we chat with Renato Lombardi, the organiser (and other team members) behind Switzerland's first-ever A1 Padel Masters tournament in the breathtaking alpine town of Verbier, SwitzerlandDiscover the excitement of padel as Swiss tennis legend Stan Wawrinka takes on the role of tournament president, adding star power to this top level Padel event.Renato Lombardi shares his passion for padel and how the A1 Padel Masters aims to go beyond sports by hosting concerts featuring artists like Bastian Baker or Maryne, attracting a diverse audience to the stadium.Get a sneak peek into the planning and dedication that makes this event extraordinary and learn how it's set to become a prominent event in Swiss sports and entertainment.Tune in now to get inspired and catch the padel fever as we delve into the magic of the A1 Padel Masters with Renato Lombardi!

On this next episode of the podcast, I sit down with the legendary coach and founder of HelloPadel Academy Mauri Andrini. We discuss the start of HelloPadel and how Mauri turned it into the company it is today and why is it important to take lessons when someone starts playing padel. We also talk about the next hot areas that padel might explode and of course we dive into the business of online coaching and HelloPadel.  Enjoy this fun episode.Go check them out on their social media platform at hello_padel or on their website www.hellopadelacademy.com

"Get ready for an exciting episode as we sit down with Ryan Redondo, Co-Owner of the San Diego Stingrays PPL team and CEO of Barnes Tennis Center, as we delve into the world of padel. In this captivating conversation, we explore the interesting journey of how Tommy Haas, the legendary tennis player, became an integral part of the ownership group of the Stingrays.Ryan Redondo, a visionary sports executive and a prominent figure in the world of padel in the United States, shares his firsthand experiences and sheds light on the process of Tommy Haas joining forces with the Stingrays. Gain valuable insights as we delve into the dynamic collaboration and the impact it has had on the team's growth and success.Throughout this podcast, we uncover the strategic vision behind the Stingrays' ownership structure and its significance in elevating the team's position within the booming sport of padel in the United States. Ryan Redondo brings his extensive knowledge and expertise to the table, offering unique perspectives on managing both the Stingrays and the Barnes Tennis Center.Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a padel aficionado, or simply intrigued by the inner workings of professional sports, this episode is a must-watch. Join us as we unravel the behind-the-scenes story of how Tommy Haas became an influential member of the San Diego Stingrays ownership group in the world of padel, and explore the exciting future that lies ahead for this dynamic team.Subscribe to our channel for more engaging conversations and interviews with industry leaders, and don't forget to hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes. Tune in now and be a part of this riveting discussion with Ryan Redondo!"

Discover the exciting world of sports innovation on our latest podcast episode featuring Patricio Misitrano , the co-founder of Sports Haus—a cutting-edge sports facility located in Connecticut. Join us as we delve into the realm of athletic fusion, where Padel, Pickleball, and Golf Simulators seamlessly converge, creating a haven for sports enthusiasts of all levels.In this engaging episode, Patricio takes us behind the scenes of Sports Haus, offering a glimpse into the meticulously designed facility that embodies the spirit of versatility and recreation. With Padel, a popular racquet sport, at its core, Sports Haus boasts state-of-the-art courts that echo with the sounds of intense volleys and agile footwork. We explore the intricacies of this exciting game that combines elements of tennis and squash, captivating players with its fast-paced action and strategic maneuvers.Moving on to Pickleball, Patricio enlightens us about the dynamic court where players of all ages and abilities can enjoy this engaging paddle sport. We discover how the blending of elements from tennis, badminton, and ping pong creates an addictive experience, marked by swift exchanges and a friendly, competitive spirit. Patricio shares stories of Pickleball enthusiasts who have found a sense of community and joy within Sports Haus, united by their shared love for this rapidly growing sport.We also dive into what it costs to rent a court Pickleball vs Padel and prices are slightly shocking....Looking forward to the final project and the opening party.  

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On this next episode of The Padlr. Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with the number 2 padel player in the U.K.  (Sam Jones) for an exclusive interview

In this next episode Norbi sits down with none other than the brains behind the first professional padel league in North America. Padel is taking the U.S. and Canada by storm and Keith and Marcos are taking it to new heights. They have co-founded the PPL which is based on a well known franchise model just like the NBA, NFL, NHL etc. We get to learn about how it was to experience a historic moment with the first ever Draft that took place at the end of March 2023 and also a big announcement on a major TV deal that they signed for the first season of the PPL. "Our courts have glass walls but there is no glass ceiling, the sky is the limit with padel." - Keith Steinhttps://propadelleague.com/

Norbie gets to sit down with Ben Nichols who has an extensive background in PR and communications. Just recently he founded a communications agency focused on Padel called Padel 22. We talk about his journey so far and how he sees the world of padel moving forwards. How this "new" padel world is shaping up with the PPL launching and other smaller countries getting on the map. Check them out on instagram @padel22global

For this next episode of The Padlr. Podcast we sit down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Instantpadel. Instantpadel have developed a world-unique mobile padel court that doesn't require any major groundwork and can be assembled in only 4-6 hours.Christoffer is sharing some really cool global projects and that Instantpadel have since launch 2021, completed over 100 installations in over 10 countries whereas over 100.000 people been playing their courts with overwhelmingly good response.We also discuss among many other things what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur where we get some valuable advises on how to build up your business successfully and having fun doing so.More information can be found on instagram @instantpadel.eu or on their website - www.instatpadel.eu

The Padlr. Podcast is back with a brand new studio setting and new interesting guests. On this episode I sit down with Juan Acuna who has been on the show before. Juan is a tennis agent but as Padel is getting some attention in the U.S. he is also moving into the industry on a personal level as well as a professional level. We discuss many things about the industry. His journey as an agent and investor as well as some of his personal projects tapping into the padel world. 

Today we have none other than the president of the United States Padel Association, Marcos Del Pilar.  Among many things we discuss the current and future state of padel in the country and we also get a little insight on how Marcos and his team is planning on developing and making Padel one of the biggest sports in the nation.

Do you have at least 500,000 EUR and have interest in investing in a Padel Center? I share a few points from my experience and answer a few common questions such as size of a the hall, the height of the hall and a few other things that might be useful to know before considering opening a padel center. This episode was inspired by a number of people who have reached out to me recently with questions about investing. Take a listen and if you have any further questions then do not hesitate to reach out. 

Welcome back to the Padlr Podcast. On Todays episode we have none other than Javier Romero Achon who is a sports content creator and has worked with major sports organisations such as LaLiga and many others. We talk about content creation in general but we also get specific on how a Padel Club can attract new customers with their content. So if you are a club manager, or a coach stick around for some valuable advice on how to maximise your content to your benefit. 

Today we have a unique guest in the name of Santiago Gomez. A banker turned restauranteur turned padel club owner. He started his career as a banker in New York but quickly realised the dream wasn't the dream and co founded a couple high end restaurants called Cosme and ATLA, Cosme is now the number one Mexican restaurant in the world outside of Mexico. And currently he is in the preparation of launching the 1st ever proper Padel Club in the heart of New York City. I am quite excited to hear all about the project so let's jump straight into the episode. 

On todays episode we have none other than Pere Valdivieso who is the founder of Padel In One Australia and is basically responsible for bringing padel to Australia. On this episode we talk about his business, his involvement with the Australian Padel Federation as well as the growth of the sport in the country.

On this episode we sit down with a future all star sports journalist, Lorenzo. Lorenzo works for Padel Magazine (biggest online news page for padel) and had the chance to interview the likes Bela, Zidane and be present at all major padel events. We discuss many interesting topics that are currently happening in the padel world. Including the end of the professional tour as we know it...?!?He is also the founder of the instagram account @eyeofpadel where he looks to capture padel players with a slightly unconventional style. SO go and follow him... ;)

Today we have none other than Sander Gille for an episode of the Padlr. Podcast. Sander is a former college tennis player who is now part of the top 13 doubles team in the world. He has represented Belgium at multiple Davis cup events as well as the olympics in Tokyo. In this episode Norbie and Sander relive some of their college memories and discuss what it feels like beating the number 1 doubles team in the world two times in a row

German Padel Legend - Christian Boehnke and Norbie speak about Padello and the future of Padel Business. 

On today's episode we have none other than Swedish Padel legend Calle Knutsson. He is one of the top players in Sweden and for the past few years he has been training to become the best player he can. He shares his story with us on this episode so let's not waste any more time and get into the it.  

On today's Episode, we have none other than Yannik Mann, Founder of the Deutsche Padel Akademie, German National Team Player, core part of the team for the leading padel center in germany called Padelbox as well recently a professor at the German Sports University in Cologne focusing on Padel. Lets not waste anymore time and lets get into the episode where he can tell us all about it. 

On todays episode we have Toby Bawden from the UK. Toby is a padel coach and business man with his main gig being running/representing DropShot in the UK. We have a great discussion about the growth of the sport in the country as well as how Brexit has affected some businesses including Padel and what he thinks about the future of Padel in the UK. So lets get into the episode and make sure to subscribe. 

On today's episode we have non other than Thomas Johansson. Former professional tennis player and coach. Winner of the Australian Open in 2002, Silver medalist in doubles at the 2008 Olympics and current General Manager of the APT Padel Tour. We discuss the plans and visions for the APT Padel Tour and we also learn about his experiences of trying to grow the sport internationally.

Welcome back to the Padlr. podcast this is your host Norbie. Today we have the one and only Sven Boele who is a successful padel content creator from the Netherlands.   (Otro Nivel on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)He has started a few social media pages for his business so we discuss that and also talk about his plans and thoughts about padel in the Netherlands. We also have a short discussion on the new APT Padel Tour and the development of the sport. With that being said, let's jump into the episode.

On today's episode we sat down with Juan Acuna who is a tennis agent living and working in Miami. He works with the likes of Kei Nishikori or Garbine Muguruza as well as many up and coming young players on the ATP and  WTA Tour. Growing up in Mexico he always knew about padel but it wasn't until recently that he got on a padel court in Miami. We discuss his experience in Argentina playing padel with David Nalbandian and what it is like being a tennis agent working with the best players in the world. We also discuss the development of Padel in Miami, FL. So let's not waste any more time and get into the episode. 

On todays episode we have none other than Peter Pakay who is the Vice President of the Hungarian Padel Federation, Co-Owner of the first Padel Club in Hungary as well as Co-Owner of a successful sports management agency in Hungary. Among many things,  we discuss the current status of Padel in Hungary and how they work to promote the sport in the country. Excited to see how Padel develops in Hungary!

Welcome back to the Padlr. Podcast. On this episode we have none other than one of the best players in the world, Paquito Navarro. Among many things we discuss his background growing up being interested in many different sports, his competitive mind and also a few good pointers for young padel players to follow. Please enjoy the episode and do not forget to subscribe.You can find Paquito on almost all existing social media platforms or get in touch with us or WIM Sports (Partner of Padlr.) at info@wimsports.es or norbert@mypadlr.com

Hey Padlrs. In this episode Sandy from "The Padel School" asked me a few questions so you get to learn a bit more about your host and Padel in Switzerland. You will find more about Sandy and his educational content all over social media @thepadelschool! Thank you for the great conversation Sandy.

In this first Episode I sit down with the one and only Miguel "Mike" Yanguas who is one of the top young players in the world. Among many things we talk about his background, his mentality, what it takes to be the best in the world and his tennis skills... ;)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on all the other social media channels