Soul Padel

Week 4 for What's That Racket? at Soul Padel 🎾 What have we learned? Kid's love padel, teachers love padel, parents love padel..... Every session until Easter is fully booked and we are now looking to take bookings until Summer term ends. Free padel courts for local schools every Wednesday supported by LUSU Sports and the fabulous Sue Morrison. We aim to be the most socially responsible and sustainable padel operator in the UK. If we gets kids moving and healthier, we create better more prosperous societies, happier households and thriving communities. Wherever we go, What's That Racket? will go too. 🎾 ❤️ 🌏 #SamePadelMoreSoul #kidssport #communities #health #investment #growth #sports Decathlon UK Applied Nutrition plc The Schools' Enterprise Association St Helens Council Sefton Council Bolton Council Glasgow Life MCRactive Loughborough University Loughborough Sport Renfrewshire Council Halton Borough Council Wigan Council Bolton School

Not all #padel rackets are made equal 🎾 I’d say this one in particular is an absolute work horse. We’ve been using the KUIKMA Comfort from Decathlon UK since June 1st 2024 and had only 2 breakages!!!! Hire rackets take a hammering and sometimes some serious abuse. I’ve visited clubs with buckets full of cracked and broken rackets ready to return to sender. “High fiving” with rackets is a particular personal trigger, but inevitable smacks against the glass and cage lead to damage. However, the Comfort is robust, reasonably lightweight and very affordable. As a beginner racket, there’s no other brand that compares at the same price level. We’ve recently agreed a very exciting commercial partnership with Decathlon UK (more on this soon), but our trust in their brand and the quality of their products (balls included 🎾) made decision making on partnership very easy. #SamePadelMoreSoul #padel #growth #partnership #community #investment #sports

A new padel dawn over #StHelens 🎾 Working closely with St Helens Council has been a pleasure and today marked our first pre-commencement site meeting. Together with Sean Traynor and his wider strategic growth team, we will relocate 3 under-utilised basketball courts and develop a Soul Padel community in the heart of the town at Queens Park. If you’re looking to stimulate physical activity, encourage youth sport participation and serve up some serious fun in your local area, get in touch and we’ll explain why #SamePadelMoreSoul is good for you. #padel #growth #sports #community #health #wellness #investment St Helens College Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Liverpool City Council Sefton Council Knowsley Council Halton Borough Council Cheshire East Council Cheshire West and Chester Council University of Liverpool Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool Hope University

Soul Padel member No.1 Helen Brewis joined us in June 2024. Massive thank you to Helen for completing our recent Soul Survey and for pioneering our community spirit. 40% of our players are female and the recent launch of our #SoulSisters initiative aims to increase participation amongst women and girls even higher. This weekend Helen spoke to Edward Bassett who is working with us on our expansion plans. #SamePadelMoreSoul #SoulSisters #padel #growth #sports #community #investment #health #wellness

The Times 2025 Sports University of the Year and multiple repeat winner of British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS), Loughborough University partners with Soul Padel This is a hugely exciting moment for Soul Padel. Loughborough University is a world leader in sport, and its campus is a place where people come to play, learn, and excel. We’re thrilled to be adding padel to the mix, ensuring it becomes part of this incredible sporting ecosystem. Our mission has always been to make padel more accessible, and by partnering with Loughborough University, we’re creating opportunities for everyone—from elite athletes to complete beginners—to experience the joy of this dynamic and social game. This partnership with Loughborough University is part of Soul Padel’s ambitious plans to expand our network across the UK. Following successful launches in Stockport and Glasgow earlier this year, we are on track to bring padel to more communities and campuses in 2025. Soul Padel invites universities interested in exploring Soul Padel on Campus to get in touch to discuss how padel can create new opportunities for students, staff, and local communities. https://lnkd.in/epmG7-Ma

Customer Insight: What’s Next for Soul Padel At Soul Padel, we believe that growth is not just about building new clubs—it's about building better connections, stronger communities, and a more inclusive sport. Our November survey, sent to over 2,000 playing customers, revealed that nearly half of our respondents had experienced padel for the first time through Soul Padel. This milestone excites us, but it also highlights a greater opportunity: to introduce this dynamic sport to even more people. Here’s how we’re turning insights into action: 1️⃣ Fostering Inclusivity and Accessibility We’re committed to breaking down barriers and making padel a sport for everyone, from increasing female participation through our Soul Sisters initiative to inviting children onto our courts for free through What's That Racket? 2️⃣ Deepening Engagement Through Social Programmes The power of padel lies in its ability to connect people. We’re constantly reviewing our offering of leagues, tournaments, and beginner-friendly programmes to create opportunities for connection and community. 3️⃣ Driving Growth and Expanding Reach With 48% of survey respondents trying padel for the first time at our courts, it’s clear we’re helping to grow the sport. As we expand into new locations including Loughborough University and St Helens, we’ll replicate these successes by tailoring programmes to local communities while continuing to reward player loyalty and deliver exceptional experiences. These steps represent our commitment to not only growing the game of padel but also creating a sport that truly belongs to all. To learn more about our November survey and the insights it gave us click here https://lnkd.in/eFFB65Hz We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but we’re even more excited about what lies ahead.. 📩 Let’s collaborate! If you share our vision for expanding padel or have ideas for partnership, we’d love to hear from you. #SoulPadel #GrowthOpportunity #SportsDevelopment #CommunityImpact #Inclusivity

Why Players Love Soul Padel At Soul Padel, our mission is to create exceptional experiences that resonate with every player who steps onto our courts. The numbers speak volumes: a remarkable 75% of players who took part in our November customer survey rate their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10, contributing to an incredibly strong Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 61. But we’re not stopping there. Thriving player loyalty and satisfaction require continuous innovation and genuine engagement. That’s why we’re proud to share three key initiatives that reinforce our commitment to our community:  1️⃣ Customer-led Programming – Our customers shape the sessions we deliver. We heard that new players wanted more support as they learnt to play so we added Beginner Guided Games, Beginner Next Step and Playtomic Levelling sessions to our schedule, offering the opportunity to build confidence and learn from our club team. 2️⃣ Soul Padel Awards Night – Early in 2025 we’re planning to host our inaugural awards night, celebrating the achievements and contributions of players and community members who’ve made Soul Padel extraordinary since our launch.  3️⃣ NPS-Driven Excellence – As we expand beyond our Stockport flagship club, tracking and improving NPS remains a top priority, ensuring our new sites uphold the same high standards players have come to expect. The journey doesn’t end here. We’ll continue to listen, learn, and lead, building a stronger, more connected padel community. Like what we’re doing? Please share this post with your padel-loving friends to spread the word about the amazing things happening at Soul Padel! #SoulPadel #PadelCommunity #CustomerExperience #NPSExcellence

Soul Padel has launched two new campaigns – 'Soul Sisters' and 'What’s That Racket?' – which aim to introduce padel to women and children respectively and make the sport more accessible and inclusive. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGh_3a-X

All The Angles Alexander Inglot and Decathlon what a line up! I have huge respect for large privately owned European retailers with a relentless focus on their vision and operating model. It’s been a real pleasure working with the Decathlon team for the last 18 months. This podcast is really worth a listen if not just to understand their operating philosophy and genuine pursuit of active healthy lifestyles for all. Soul Padel shares very similar beliefs and our community centric vision to welcome everyone to the court first attracted the team at Decathlon to the concept of using spare land to build padel clubs. As always Alex is a great host, asks the right questions and takes the conversation beyond the traditional boundaries of #padel. Soul Padel #SamePadelMoreSoul #retail #sports #growth #investment #community #health #fitness https://lnkd.in/eQyqmGCK

🫶 A Social Sport That Connects Communities 🫶 Padel is more than just a game—it’s a bridge that brings people together. In our November survey sent to 2,000 of our playing customers, we discovered that 90% of our players book courts with friends, and an impressive 75% highlighted the social aspect as one of their favourite things about the sport. At Soul Padel, we’re passionate about enhancing this social experience and fostering connections through padel. That’s why we’ve taken deliberate steps to make the game even more inclusive and engaging for Soul Padel customers, including: 🎾 Streamlined matchmaking with Playtomic: Our transition to Playtomic ensured players can easily connect, find games, and enjoy a seamless booking experience. 🎾 Community-driven WhatsApp groups: We’ve created dynamic spaces where players can chat, organise matches, and share their love for the game. 🎾 Soul Sister Socials: Dedicated to women in padel, these brand new events for 2025 are designed to help players network, build friendships, and enjoy the game in a supportive environment. From enhancing community engagement to creating social impact, Soul Padel is leading the way. Reach out to see how we can work together to expand the reach of this incredible sport. #SoulPadel #FriendshipThroughPadel #ConnectingCommunities #SoulSisters #SportForEveryone