by Minter Dial | Jul 1, 2025 | Padel, Sports
Padel, a dynamic racquet sport blending elements of tennis and squash, has experienced explosive growth in the UK. With nearly 900 courts and over 400,000 players nationwide as of 2024, the sport is rapidly embedding itself in the British sporting landscape. Greater...
by Minter Dial | Jun 18, 2025 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Marta Talaván (JOPS03E11) This episode of the Joy of Padel features Marta Talaván, a professional padel player and board member, discussing her journey in the sport. She shares insights into her playing style, the challenges of being a...
by Minter Dial | Feb 26, 2025 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Tom Murasawa (JOPS03E02) In this episode of the padel podcast, I chat with Tomaki Murasawa, the coach of Japan’s national padel teams. Tomaki shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, discussing how the sport has evolved in...
by Minter Dial | Dec 18, 2024 | Joy of Padel, Leadership
The Joy of Padel podcast with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22) In this episode of the Joy of Padel, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonas Bjorkman, a renowned tennis player who has embraced the world of padel. Jonas shares his personal journey from tennis to padel,...
by Minter Dial | Nov 20, 2024 | Joy of Padel, Mental Health, Padel
The Joy of Padel podcast with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20) In this episode of “The Joy of Padel,” I have the pleasure of speaking with Calle Åkesson, the General Secretary of the Swedish Padel Federation. Calle shares his personal journey from being a sports...
