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 | Jan 8, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Collaboration, Joy of Padel
The Joy of Padel podcast with NotebookLLM (JOPS02E23) This episode is a bit special. First, it’s not in the usual form of an interview that I conduct with a padel connoisseur or celebrity. While based on a real article I wrote, Padel Etiquette, The Unwritten...
by Minter Dial | Jan 2, 2025 | Entertainment, Padel
How not to take the joy OUT of padel! Hey there, padel enthusiasts! Let’s dive into the world of padel etiquette and spice things up a bit. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, these unwritten rules will help you keep the vibes on the court as smooth as...
by Minter Dial | Dec 6, 2022 | Padel, Sports
Last week, I wrote about the five reasons why people fall in love with Padel. This week, I write about the five biggest turn-offs of padel tennis… and the easiest ways to fall out of love with Padel. The first three reasons fall under the umbrella of...
by Minter Dial | Oct 9, 2018 | Leadership, Sports
As I like to write, sports have played an integral part of my life. It brought me discipline, knowledge of my body and my limits, friends (and a few nemeses) as well as core values and a ton of life skills. In a chat with a lifetime cricketer friend, Tim Brocklehurst...
