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 | Jul 15, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Pedro Plantier (JOPS04E13) On this episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the great pleasure of talking with Pedro Plantier, a true padel pioneer and the mastermind behind the innovative Cork racquets. This conversation wasn’t just...
by Minter Dial | Apr 8, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Diego Campos (JOPS04E06) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with a true padel pioneer and visionary, Diego Campos. Our conversation was both illuminating and inspiring, as Diego brings not...
by Minter Dial | Mar 11, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Leadership, Mental Health, Padel, Podcast
Joy of Service, Joy of Padel – My Conversation with Ben Hanley (JOPS04E04) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the real honour of sitting down with Flight Lieutenant Ben Hanley—a passionate advocate of padel, true community builder, and an officer...
by Minter Dial | Nov 5, 2025 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Bill Ullman (JOPS03E20) 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...
