by Minter Dial | Sep 23, 2026 | Padel, Sports
The Joy of Padel podcast with Alfonso Patacho (JOPS04E18) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I was delighted to welcome Alfonso Patacho—one of the most charismatic and passionate figures on the British padel scene, and a player I’ve had the privilege...
by Minter Dial | Sep 19, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Have Bat, Will Travel Padel may be expanding rapidly around the world, but the elite game remains overwhelmingly Spanish and Argentine. The question is no longer whether padel will become international; it is how quickly other nations can build the depth, talent...
by Minter Dial | Sep 17, 2026 | Padel, Sports
How do you choose the right partner in padel? For the vast majority of recreational players, the answer is a revolving door of WhatsApp groups, last-minute drop-ins, and awkward court bookings with strangers. Most of us don’t have a regular partner. But if you...
by Minter Dial | Sep 15, 2026 | Big Data Analytics, Padel, Sports
Hurray for the 2026 XX Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Did you catch any of them? It’s a sporting event that probably isn’t on everyone’s radar in that it happens every four years, except not consistently. In any event, for the XXthe edition, I was...
by Minter Dial | Sep 9, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel Podcast Season 04 Episode 17 On this latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I turned the mic on myself for a change. Rather than the usual interview format, I decided to tackle one of the most frequent—and, let’s be honest, the most...
by Minter Dial | Sep 1, 2026 | Padel, Sports
If you play padel, this article is specifically for you! Conversely, if you don’t play but you know someone who does, please pass it along to them! Have you ever heard yourself say after losing a padel match: “We lost because of my partner.” While it might be...
