In the early 1990s, when Padel was still finding its footing in Spain, a young tennis player’s mother made a suggestion that would change her daughter’s life: “Why don’t you try Padel?” Little did Elena Martín know that this casual recommendation would lead her to become not only a sponsored athlete but also one of…
For the 10th episode of The Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sat down with Sandy Farquharson, the founder of The Padel School, to discuss his journey in Padel, the evolution of the sport, and his mission to democratize Padel education. With a rich background in tennis biomechanics and professional play, Farquharson brings a…
Episode recorded in 2023 In a fascinating episode of The Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with FIP #09 (as of Oct 2024) Mike Yanguas, a rising star making waves in professional Padel. Currently partnered with Franco Stupaczuk, Yanguas offers unique insights into the sport’s explosive growth and its promising future. Born…
In an engaging conversation on the Joy of Padel podcast, British #2 padel player and Pro Padel League champion Tia Norton reveals her remarkable journey in the sport, with host, Minter Dial, from her early beginnings to her recent triumph in North America. Tia Norton’s Padel story Known initially as “Poker Face” for her emotionless…
Marcos del Pilar, a former tennis player turned Padel enthusiast, is making waves in the United States as the Commissioner and Co-founder of the Professional Padel League (PPL). In a recent interview, with host Minter Dial at the Joy of Padel Podcast, sponsored by PADEL1969, del Pilar shared his journey into Padel, his vision for…
In a captivating episode of “The Joy of Padel,” host Minter Dial sits down with Xan Tafernaberry, a sports enthusiast turned Padel aficionado and editor-in-chief of Padel Magazine. This insightful conversation reveals the unexpected journey of a Basque man who discovered his love for Padel later in life and transformed it into both a passion…
In the latest episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with Denise Höfer, the captain of the German national Padel team and a rising star in the fast-growing sport. Höfer’s journey from professional tennis to becoming Germany’s top-ranked Padel player is nothing short of remarkable, offering listeners a fascinating glimpse…
In a recent episode of the Joy of Paddle podcast, host Minter Dial sat down with Emma Kimber, the founding editor of The Bandeja Magazine, to discuss her journey into the world of Padel and her mission to spread the sport’s joy through journalism. Emma, a seasoned journalist with a background in newspapers and magazines,…
In this enlightening episode, Minter Dial interviews Gabo Loredo, a Mexican Padel enthusiast and coach at Tasty Padel, to explore the fascinating world of Padel tennis. Their conversation delves into the sport’s unique appeal, rapid global growth, and the personal transformations it can inspire. From unexpected beginnings to professional insights, this interview offers a compelling…
Padel From Acapulco to Miami In this Second captivating episode, Minter Dial delves into the world of Padel with Nallé Grinda, a passionate player and entrepreneur whose journey in the sport began at the tender age of five. From his first encounter with Padel in Acapulco in 1981 to his current efforts in expanding the…
