The Padel State’s Post

Let's face it... so much big, important U.S. #padel news is now breaking so often that it's probably incredibly hard for you to keep up with it all (not to mention, for me to try to write about it all!). So, starting today we're going to try out a new feature I'm tentatively calling "ICYMI Monday" that breaks down the big -- and widely reported -- U.S. #padelnews stories you've might have missed from the previous week into bite-sized portions along with links to from other reputable sources if you'd like to learn more. That way I can focus on somewhat lesser-known -- but equally interesting and important -- stories and updates most others aren't covering. In this week's inaugural installment: 🎾 Details on the enormous Wilson Sporting Goods Co.-sponsored Swing Racquet + Paddle club (Play at Swing) that just broke ground in #Raleigh, NC -- and will include an incredible 15 padel courts along with 28 #tennis courts and 25 #pickleball courts... 🎾 A full schedule for this week's Pro Padel League Event 3 -- which is currently underway in #SanDiego at Taktika Padel (and is actually airing live on Tennis Channel's T2 network in the U.S.)... 🎾 Rosters from the United States Padel Association (USPA) for both the Men's and Women's US National Teams that will be competing in the International Padel Federation World Padel Championship North American Qualifiers in Mexico next month... So, please be sure to check it out👇, let us know what you think of the new concept, and ♻ to help spread the word. 🇺🇸 🎾 🚀 (P.S. -- Want to get U.S. padel news and commentary like this delivered directly to your inbox? You can sign up for our free "State of the Game" newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/em9GE9KU) ELEMENT M Agency Natalie Mikolich San Diego Stingrays Luis Fernando Ramirez Aristeguieta

Padel's popularity is surging in the US, with key states and dedicated entities driving this exciting sport's growth. Our latest blog explores the vibrant padel scene, highlighting flourishing clubs, impressive growth statistics, and the influential forces behind the movement. Discover why padel is capturing hearts across America. #Padel #USPadel #SportsGrowth #IndustryInsights https://loom.ly/T82nK-0

The Miami Women’s Padel League 🔥 A League for Women, by Women 🔥 This month, I launched the Miami Women’s Padel League, and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s been incredible to see women in Miami embrace padel, and now, they’ll have a league of their own to showcase their skills, connect with others, and grow the game. This league isn’t just about matches or competition. It’s about creating a space for women to thrive, both as athletes and as a community. Miami is already a hub for padel, but I hope this league takes things to the next level—making the sport more visible and inspiring even more women to pick up a racket. The best part? This is only the beginning. My dream is to see women’s padel in the U.S. take its place on the global stage, and the Miami Women’s Padel League is the first step. Take a look at the Cage 91 exclusive, diving into what the Miami Women’s Padel League is all about, why it matters, and how it’s set to transform women’s sports in the U.S.! https://lnkd.in/gQFEgRku #WomensSports #MiamiPadel #6LoveSports @6lovesports @padel22 United States Padel Association (USPA) RacquetX @cage91 Anglo-American Padel Cup

Exciting to see padel "booming" as the Daily Mail writes it... I believe there are three things that are needed in priority to push padel forward in the UK: (1) more courts and specifically more that are INDOOR (2) a robust junior programme (ping LTA) -- including into schools (3) attracting good quality coaches who REALLY know the game After that, we need to cultivate and support the talent that is able to compete at the highest levels.

Explore the fascinating world of padel in our comprehensive guide. Learn about its origins, rules, techniques, and the incredible global growth this sport is experiencing. From its birth in Mexico to its rapid expansion across continents, discover why padel is captivating sports enthusiasts worldwide. #Padel #SportHistory #GlobalGrowth https://loom.ly/0FxJk1Y

Think you know everything about padel? Here are some fascinating facts about our loved sport!🎾 🔙 Padel's origins:   Though many people associate padel with Spain, where it's immensely popular, its roots lie in Mexico. Enrique Corcuera invented the sport in 1969 by modifying his squash court, giving birth to this unique hybrid of tennis and squash. 📈 Rapid global growth:  From its humble beginnings, padel is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, boasting over 10 million players globally. The sport has expanded beyond its traditional markets in Spain and Argentina, reaching countries like Sweden, Italy, and even the Middle East. 👨👩👧👧 Appealing to all ages and skill levels:   One of the key reasons for padel’s popularity is its accessibility. Its simpler rules and smaller court size make it easier for players of all ages and skill levels to pick up and enjoy. This has helped build a diverse, inclusive global padel community. 📐 Unique court characteristics:   Padel courts are smaller than tennis courts and enclosed with walls that allow the ball to be played off them, much like squash. This distinctive feature encourages creative gameplay and long rallies, adding to the sport’s appeal. 💡 Innovative courts by Padel Courts Deluxe:   We’re proud to have played a role in this growth, offering innovative court designs tailored for players of all levels. We offer standard, panoramic, and super-panoramic padel courts.  These facts showcase padel's dynamic history and promising future. We at Padel Courts Deluxe are honored to be a part of this incredible journey. Don't forget to check out our page to see how our innovative courts can elevate your game to the next level. 🌐 www.padelcourtsdeluxe.com 📩 info@padelcourtsdeluxe.es . . . #padelcommunity #padel2024 #sportsinnovation

Here's a question for you: what and where is the most 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 #padel club in the U.S.? Is it one of the several Padel Haus locations in Brooklyn? Or maybe Sensa Padel's sleek new home in Nashville? Or the soon-to-open Ballers club -- which is located in a former power plant just outside Philly? Or perhaps it's one of the ultra-lux offerings from Reserve or Brisas.us in New York or Florida? Or Whitney Kraft's one-court club at the Brook Bound Inn in Vermont? Or even a club with a stunning views in the SF area like Park Padel or Bay Padel? For my money it might just be the The Heights Racquet & Social Club in Minnesota (which earlier this year was actually featured on an episode of Good Morning America that explored the exploding popularity of padel here in the U.S.). For one thing, as I discussed with their GM and fellow #squash player and enthusiast, Sheldon Vaz, to my knowledge, The Heights is currently the only publicly accessible #racketclub in the entire world that features padel, #pickleball, and BOTH singles and doubles squash courts. But to get a real sense of everything that makes The Heights so unique -- and the epitome of what I believe padel communities and clubs in the U.S. should look like -- I'd urge you to read through our just-released feature article below👇 If you find it enjoyable, I'd further ask that you please ♻ to help spread the word. 🇺🇸 🎾 🚀 (And if you'd like to get U.S. padel news and commentary like this delivered directly to your inbox, you can sign up for our free "State of the Game" newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/em9GE9KU) Alina Boyce Twin Cities Business Allison Kaplan Adam Bews Joe Gross PADEL-LUX United States Padel Association (USPA) US Squash Commodore Squash Club Bill Ullman Galen Le Cheminant Porter Drake Oliver Morgan Mike Dale

Weekly News Roundup: Emotional Tributes and Innovations in Padel. Dive into this week's top stories in the world of Padel, highlighting emotional tributes, groundbreaking innovations, and the sport's increasing global popularity. #padel #sports #business

Missed our deep dive into STIGA Sports' padel strategy? Learn how they’re staying close to the court to win big. https://lnkd.in/eGqDaksn #PadelBusiness

Why are Padel Events and Tournaments essential ⁉️ As Padel’s growth settles in the future, it is crucial that there will be regular tournaments/events for players of all abilities in order to keep the community engaged 🔑 Why? 🫱🏻🫲🏼 They enable collaboration between brands/people that may not happen otherwise. At Golden Point Padel UK, I have been lucky to work closely with a wide range of brands such as Padel Corner, Pizzarova and Lost and Grounded Brewers Ltd! 👨👩👧👦 Events give players something to work towards/look forward to as they can visit a new centre, meet new players and show off their Padel! Competitive Events will motivate players to constantly improve their game whereas Social Events provide players with a fun (yet structured) way of playing. Pepita Stonor is a prime example of how events have helped build a community at Empower Padel 👏 Challenges? 🤔 🗓️ One thing Ben Harris and I have noticed is the challenge of trying to find events or information on events, so The Padel Directory have built a one of a kind event calendar that will cover all bases from social events through to professional level tournaments such as the Hexagon Cup! For me, I hope that venues (that do not already) begin to recognise the importance of external tournament providers where the maximum effort can be put into running a well structured, successful day for everyone involved! Interested to hear thoughts on where you see the future of events in Padel going 👀 Padel London Tamer Michael Javier Serrats González Nick Baker Neil Percival Barnaby Stephenson Toby Long #padel #ukpadel #sport #sportevents