by Minter Dial | Sep 29, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Padel is a funny game—funny not merely because it can make you laugh, but because it can make you question your coordination, your judgement and, occasionally, your choice of sport. Most sports have momentum swings. Padel adds a special layer of chaos: a ball that...
by Minter Dial | Mar 24, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Picture the scene. It is a bright Saturday morning. Four players stride onto the padel court with the confidence of knights entering a jousting arena — helmets metaphorically on (although one year, it was a real helmet, after I had suffered a concussion), racquets...
by Minter Dial | Apr 23, 2025 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Ksenia Sharifova (JOPS03E06) The Joy of Padel: Insights from a Russian Pro on Partnership, Mental Toughness, and Finding Your Flow Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a top-ranked professional padel player? Or how the dynamics...
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,...
