Viva Vibes: Padel, Pickleball, and Community in the Heart of Philly
In this special episode of the Padel Smash Academy podcast, recorded during our Northeast road trip, Cesc and Julian sit down with Mehdi Rhazali, CEO and Co-Founder of VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club in ...
29 Jul 202523min
Big Ballers Only: The Vision Behind Philadelphia’s Hottest New Sports Club
In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with David Gutstadt, CEO and Founder of Ballers—a bold new concept bringing country club sports to the heart of the city. T...
28 Jul 202529min
Building the Future of Padel in the USA with Gabriel Perez Krieb
In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Gabriel Perez Krieb — co-owner and chairman of the San Diego Stingrays, head of Taktika Padel, and Vice President of t...
17 Jul 202526min
"Texas-Sized Padel Dreams” with Sergio Ortiz
In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Sergio Ortiz, owner of the Houston Volts and one of the true pioneers of Padel in the United States.Sergio shares his ...
16 Jul 202531min
Padel, Passion, and the PPL: The Vegas Game Plan
In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Alejandro Hernández, co-owner of the Pro Padel League's Las Vegas Smash. Alejandro shares his deep-rooted background i...
14 Jul 202524min
From the NBA to Padel: Diane Gotua’s Playbook for Growth
Cesc & Julian sit down with Diane Gotua, Chief Commercial Officer of the Pro Padel LeagueIn this episode, Cesc and Julian are joined by Diane Gotua, the powerhouse behind the commercial vision of the ...
11 Jul 202519min
Hollywood Meets Padel: The Rise of Los Angeles Padel Club
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...
10 Jul 202535min
