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 | 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 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...
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 | Dec 30, 2025 | Padel, Sports
Padeltime and the livin’ is easy… There’s a unique energy to stepping onto the padel court with a new doubles partner. The unknown chemistry, the sizing up of one another, the potential for miscommunication, the split-second decisions that require...
