Talent Doesn’t Build Academies — Structure Does
In this episode, we tackle a misconception that’s slowing down padel’s development in emerging countries: the belief that a great player automatically makes a great coach — or can build a successful a...
25 Feb 18min
When a Top Player Calls… What Happens Next?
What happens when the call comes in? In professional padel, partnerships can change overnight. One phone call from a top player — maybe even someone like Juan Lebrón — and suddenly everything shifts. ...
20 Feb 20min
Why Great Defence Wins More Matches Than Big Smashes
Defence wins matches — even if it doesn’t make the highlight reel. In this episode, we break down why becoming confident at the back of the court is one of the biggest game-changers in padel. From usi...
30 Jan 15min
Stop Forcing Points: How the Best Padel Players Build Them
What does patience really mean in padel? In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down why the mindset that works in tennis often fails in padel — especially in tight moments. From rally length and risk v...
21 Jan 20min
The Off-Season Blueprint for Club Players
When club players think about the off-season, they often picture hard fitness blocks, more power, and pushing their bodies to the limit. But is that really what recreational padel players need? In thi...
15 Jan 14min
From Plateau to Progress: The Training Shift That Changes Everything
In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest gaps between amateur and professional padel: how players actually train. Fresh from Barcelona and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the highest-level fin...
1 Jan 14min
Control the Controllables: How Top Players Handle Losses
Losing matches is part of padel—but knowing how to respond to those losses is what really defines your level. In this episode, we break down how to bounce back after a tough defeat, a match you feel y...
25 Dec 202516min
Why the Pros Rarely Miss: The Real Padel Lessons You Don’t See on TV
Tom and Sandy discuss lessons from Premier Padel, including Tom's recent training session with Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger in Madrid! In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down key lessons from P...
18 Dec 202521min
