The Joy of Padel

The Joy of Padel

The Joy of Padel podcast, hosted by Minter Dial, a Padel player since 1974, is an exhilarating show that delves into the captivating stories of notable Padel personalities worldwide. You'll be treated to exclusive anecdotes, valuable tips, and humorous moments shared by esteemed professional players, industry insiders, and passionate padel enthusiasts. Now in its fourth season that aligns with the pro tour, you can anticipate two engaging episodes per month. You will find the episode show notes on Joy Of Padel.

Episodes

Padel’s Lefty Effect: Statistical Dominance and How to Fight Back (JOPS04E09)

May 19, 2026 • 46 mins
For this episode of Joy of Padel, I reverted to Google's NotebookLM to create a conversation between two AI-generated voices (so-named Elle and Jim) about how to play against and with a left-handed player. Elle and Jim unpack the astonishing dynamics of left-handed dominance within the fast-evolving world of padel. Drawing on an arsenal of data from Minter Dial, elite tactical breakdowns from coaches at A.P. padel and the Padel S...
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Club Foundations: Nick Baker’s Formula for Padel Success and Social Connection (JOPS04E08)

May 6, 2026 • 51 mins
‼️ ALERT: I made a mistake in the upload first time. It's now fixed. Please refresh in order to get the right recording with Nick (apologies 🫣 !!) In this episode of JOY OF PADEL, number 8 of season 4, Minter Dial is joined by Nick Baker, a fellow padel enthusiast and leading figure in the UK’s burgeoning padel scene. With a background spanning lawn tennis, squash, and, notably, real tennis, Nick offers a unique perspective on ...
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Padel for Everyone: Adaptive Sport, Community, and Inspiration With Alessandro Ossola (JOPS04E07)

April 21, 2026 • 44 mins
In this episode of JOY OF PADEL, I am joined by Alessandro Ossola, Paralympic athlete, founder of Bionic People and the Inclusive Padel Tour, and champion of positive change in sport. Connected through a shared love of padel, I sit down with Alessandro for an inspiring, wide-ranging conversation about resilience, redefining limits, and making the court accessible for all. Alessandro shares his remarkable journey from suffering a l...
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Building Padel’s Third Space: Memberships, Community, and Growth with Diego Campos (JOPS04E06)

April 7, 2026 • 40 mins
In this episode of JOY OF PADEL, Minter Dial welcomes Diego Campos, a seasoned padel player, investor, and key figure in the explosive growth of padel in the United States. Based in Miami but originally from Mexico City—where padel finds its roots—Diego Campos brings both personal passion and deep strategic insight to the conversation. The exchange traces Diego Campos's journey from competitive tennis to falling in love with padel...
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The Road to Number 1: Ariana Sánchez on Leadership and Overcoming Challenges in Padel (JOPS04E05)

March 24, 2026 • 30 mins
This interview was conducted in Spanish. If you would like to have the subtitles, please head over to the Joy of Padel channel on YouTube. Here are the toplines of what we discussed (in English). 1. Introduction and Beginnings in Padel Introduction of Ariana Sánchez as a professional padel player. Brief personal description and values. Initial moments of her professional career and reaching number 1 in the world. 2. Exp...
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Building Bridges and Resilience With Padel: Ben Hanley’s Global Military Story (JOPS04E04)

March 10, 2026 • 43 mins
In this episode, Minter sits down with Flight Lieutenant Ben Hanley, whose journey into padel began unexpectedly after a military posting to Madrid in 2022. With zero background in racket sports but a willingness to dive in, Ben Hanley quickly discovered how padel could not only transform his own life but also build community within the military and beyond. From his very first game to becoming a certified coach with the M3 Academy...
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Empowering Women in Padel: Pep Stonor’s Journey and Vision for Inclusion (JOPS04E03)

February 24, 2026 • 34 mins
In this episode, host Minter sits down with the inspiring Pep Stonor, a passionate padel player and founder of Empower Padel. Pep shares her journey from discovering padel on a holiday in Portugal to becoming an early adopter in the UK during the COVID lockdowns, and eventually representing Australia at the international level. Together, they explore the unique social spirit of padel, the transition challenges for tennis converts, ...
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Rising Through the Ranks: Clément Geens’ Journey to Belgium’s Top Padel Player (JOPS04E02)

February 10, 2026 • 40 mins
Welcome to a brand new season of JOY OF PADEL! We’re kicking off with a true rising star in the sport – Belgian padel ace Clément Geens, who rocketed into the world’s top 100 after picking up the game just five years ago. In this episode, Minter sits down with Clément Geens to explore his unique journey from a hockey-playing family to the upper echelons of international padel, his transition from tennis, and the passion that makes ...
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Spreading the Padel Love: British Padel Awards UK Edition (JOPS04E01)

February 4, 2026 • 5 mins
Special Edition: Nominations and Voting in The British Padel Awards 2026 This episode of JOY OF PADEL celebrates the launch of the British Padel Awards 2026, as host Minter energizes listeners with exciting news for the UK padel community. Minter kicks off this fourth season by announcing that the BPA has 21 categories honoring the players, clubs, coaches, innovators, and legends who are shaping British padel as the fastest growin...
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Transforming Padel Experiences for All: Camille Huyghues Despointes and Pango (JOPS03E22)

December 2, 2025 • 31 mins
This episode of JOY OF PADEL features Camille Huyghues Despointes, French entrepreneur and co-founder (with me) of Pango, to discuss her journey from theater studies and multiple startups to launching an innovative padel app. Camille shares how her experience in show jumping shaped her understanding of partnership and energy, and why she fell in love with padel's accessibility and social nature. The discussion explores Pango’s miss...
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Inside Padel Commentary: Emily Kilner on Strategies, Growth, and Global Appeal (JOPS03E21)

November 20, 2025 • 43 mins
Emily Kilner, BBC New Voice Award winner and Premier Padel commentator, shares her journey from England Under-21 hockey international to becoming one of padel's most distinctive voices. Broadcasting and interviewing in both English and Spanish, Emily discusses the art of commentary, the strategic nuances that separate professional padel from amateur play, and why longer rallies in women's padel offer invaluable lessons for recreati...
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Building Padel's American Dream: Insights from USPA President Bill Ullman (JOPS03E20)

November 6, 2025 • 44 mins
Bill Ullman, co-Founder of the Anglo-American Cup and President of the United States Padel Association (USPA), shares his journey from squash to padel and his vision for the sport's growth in the US. He discusses the challenges of adapting to padel from other racket sports, the development of a padel culture, and the importance of sustainable growth. Bill offers insights into the USPA's role in expanding padel across the country, t...
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Elevating Women's Padel: Andi Neugarten's Mission and Vision (JOPS03E19)

October 21, 2025 • 34 mins
This 19th episode of season 3 of the Joy of Padel podcast episode features Andi Neugarten, founder of Six Love Sports, the largest women's padel community in the USA. Andi discusses her journey into padel, the sport's growth in America, and her mission to empower women through padel. She shares insights on the social aspects of padel, the differences between US and European padel cultures, and her business model for building a thri...
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The Mental Game in Padel: Insights from GB's Number One Aimee Gibson (JOPS03E18)

October 7, 2025 • 34 mins
Aimee Gibson, GB's number one padel player and world-ranked 85, shares her journey from tennis to padel in this Joy of Padel podcast. She discusses her transition, training methods, and the mental aspects of the game. Aimee offers insights into professional padel, including partner selection, tournament strategies, and the challenges of competing at the top level. She emphasizes the importance of mental strength in padel and shares...
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Juanjo Gutiérrez: Navigating the Rise of Professional Padel Tennis (JOPS03E17)

September 26, 2025 • 40 mins
THIS INTERVIEW WAS CONDUCTED IN SPANISH 🇪🇸. IT'S AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE WITH SUBTITLES IN ENGLISH 🇬🇧!! Juanjo Gutiérrez, former professional padel player and current coach of the Spanish national team, shares insights into his career and the evolution of padel. He discusses the transition from tennis to padel, his experiences as a player and coach, and the dynamics of selecting and managing a national team. Juanjo offers a uniqu...
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Padel for All: Mark Hewlett and Soul Padel's Inclusive Approach to Growth (JOPS03E16)

August 27, 2025 • 32 mins
Mark Hewlett, founder of Soul Padel, reveals how a traumatic experience led him to discover the transformative power of padel. His journey from rugby player to padel pioneer is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode #16, Mark shares the genesis of Soul Padel and its mission to make padel accessible to all. We explore how this fast-growing sport is building communities and bridging social divides across the UK. Here are 3 key...
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Decoding Padel Success: Lessons from Gonzalo Lorenzo (JOPS03E15)

August 12, 2025 • 47 mins
This podcast features Gonzalo Lorenzo, a padel coach and YouTube sensation, discussing his journey in the sport and coaching philosophy. Gonzalo shares insights on player improvement, communication strategies, and the culture of padel. He emphasizes the importance of playing percentage shots and reducing unforced errors. The conversation also explores the growing popularity of padel worldwide and the potential impact of AI on the s...
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Juan Martín Díaz: Secrets of a 30-Year Career in Elite Padel (JOPS03E14)

July 29, 2025 • 30 mins
Juan Martín Díaz, padel legend, shares his journey from his beginnings in tennis to becoming a padel professional. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the game and the evolution toward a more physical sport. Díaz describes himself as an offensive player with exceptional reflexes, emphasizing the importance of compatibility with his playing partner. He analyzes the differences between the Argentine and Spanish schools o...
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Padel's Global Surge: Insights from PwC's Elena Martín (JOPS03E13)

July 15, 2025 • 44 mins
Elena Martín, partner at PwC and co-author of the 2025 Global Padel Report, joins the Joy of Padel podcast to discuss the sport's explosive growth. She shares insights on padel's global expansion, including the projected 81,000 courts worldwide by 2027 and the USA's potential to become the largest market. Elena delves into the factors driving padel's popularity, such as its accessibility and social nature, and explores emerging mar...
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The Rise of Padel in Saudi Arabia: Najwa Salhab's Journey (JOPS03E12)

July 1, 2025 • 34 mins
The Rise of Padel in Saudi Arabia: Najwa Salhab's Journey (JOPS03E12) My latest Joy of Padel episode features Najwa Salhab, a rising star from Saudi Arabia's national padel team. Najwa's journey from casual player to national representative is truly inspiring. In this episode, we dive into: • The rapid growth of padel in Saudi Arabia • Najwa's transition from amateur to competitive player • The importance of strategy and commu...
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