The Joy of Padel

• Transforming Padel Experiences for All: Camille Huyghues Despointes and Pango (JOPS03E22)

  This episode of JOY OF PADEL features Camille Huyghues Despointes, French entrepreneur and co-founder (with me) of Pango, to discuss her journey from theater studies and multiple startups to launching an innovative padel app. Camille shares how her experience in show jumping shaped her understanding of partnership and energy, and why she fell in love with padel's accessibility and social nature. The discussion explores Pango’s mission to redefine player ratings and foster a global padel community. Key points: Pango addresses real padel player problems, offering a unique, community-driven rating system. Padel’s joyful, strategic gameplay makes it addictive and ideal for social and personal growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Inside Padel Commentary: Emily Kilner on Strategies, Growth, and Global Appeal (JOPS03E21)

  Emily Kilner, BBC New Voice Award winner and Premier Padel commentator, shares her journey from England Under-21 hockey international to becoming one of padel's most distinctive voices. Broadcasting and interviewing in both English and Spanish, Emily discusses the art of commentary, the strategic nuances that separate professional padel from amateur play, and why longer rallies in women's padel offer invaluable lessons for recreational players. Key points include the importance of understanding padel as a strategic, team-oriented sport rather than a power game, and how building context around player relationships creates compelling narratives that distinguish padel from other sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Building Padel's American Dream: Insights from USPA President 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 discusses the challenges of adapting to padel from other racket sports, the development of a padel culture, and the importance of sustainable growth. Bill offers insights into the USPA's role in expanding padel across the country, the potential impact of celebrity involvement, and the creation of the Anglo-American Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Elevating Women's Padel: Andi Neugarten's Mission and Vision (JOPS03E19)

  This 19th episode of season 3 of the Joy of Padel podcast episode features Andi Neugarten, founder of Six Love Sports, the largest women's padel community in the USA. Andi discusses her journey into padel, the sport's growth in America, and her mission to empower women through padel. She shares insights on the social aspects of padel, the differences between US and European padel cultures, and her business model for building a thriving women's padel community. The conversation also touches on the importance of communication in padel and Andi's plans for international expansion. Key points: 1. Padel's unique ability to foster communication and trust between players, especially among women. 2. The growth of padel in the US and the development of a distinct American padel culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Mental Game in Padel: Insights from GB's Number One Aimee Gibson (JOPS03E18)

  Aimee Gibson, GB's number one padel player and world-ranked 85, shares her journey from tennis to padel in this Joy of Padel podcast. She discusses her transition, training methods, and the mental aspects of the game. Aimee offers insights into professional padel, including partner selection, tournament strategies, and the challenges of competing at the top level. She emphasizes the importance of mental strength in padel and shares her admiration for top pairs like Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria as well as the new reining number ones of Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea. Aimee also reveals her favorite shot, the chiquita, and her current focus on improving her smash. The conversation provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of professional padel and Aimee's aspirations for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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