In this episode, Sandy and Tom dive into one of the most effective ways to improve your padel game—playing with and against stronger players. Whether you’re an ambitious beginner or a seasoned player, stepping onto the court with opponents who push you can reveal weaknesses, challenge your skills, and accelerate your growth like nothing else.Tune in to hear insights on why every padel player, regardless of level, should seek out challenging matchups. We’ll also share practical tips on fi...

Are you trying to work out which padel racket to use? Or feel like you are not quite using the right equipment?Sandy and Tom discuss how to choose a padel racket and what you should be looking for!To get your Free Equipment Guide follow this link: https://improve.thepadelschool.com/equipment-guideWe offer a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL* on our online platform with a bunch of exclusive content! *SIGN UP NOW* and don't miss out on an opportunity to IMPROVE YOUR GAME!SIGN UP: thepadelschool.com

In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of playing padel indoors versus outdoors. From weather conditions and court surfaces to ball speed and player experience, we’ll break down how each environment impacts your game and which might be best for you.Should you be able to play both indoor and outdoor? If you start to improve should you focus on one more than the other? How do the professionals train?Here is a link to our book, the Padel Player's Guide: https://thepadelschool.com/the-pade...

In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss why it is so important to have a game plan in every match! And what is the best way to structure the plan.How to work out your opponents weaknesses and make sure your strengths are being utilised fully! This process can start as early as before the match with your partner.Do you have a game plan and are you executing it in the right way?We offer a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL* on our online platform with a bunch of exclusive content! *SIGN UP NOW* and don't miss out...

A nail biting World Championship final between Spain vs Argentina again - Tom and Sandy discuss the event and the surprise results!What can we expect to see from the up-and-coming padel nations and when can they compete with the 2 powerhouse countries (Spain/Argentina)!The team also discusses the recent community day and how awesome the membership community is!Here is a link to our book, the Padel Player's Guide: https://thepadelschool.com/the-padel-players-guide/We offer a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL*...

Players start padel as a hobby for a bit of fun with their friends, but before they know it there is somebody they want to beat!In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss why it is so important to get training as early as you can!The majority of players that come to our clinics for their first instruction have been playing for a year or more without lessons! By that stage, as the coach, our main job is to start breaking down the bad habits!It is so much easier to teach a new player good habits tha...

This episode Sandy and Tom discuss how players try to bend the rules and the old saying goes "Cheats never prosper"!Players can be so determined to win that they try to do it 'at all costs', but how can you avoid those situations with someone cheating on the court.It can be super frustrating but after years of dealing with it in tennis, Sandy and Tom offer their insights!Here is a link to our book, the Padel Player's Guide: https://thepadelschool.com/the-padel-players-guide/We offer a *7-DAY ...

In this episode with Sandy & Tom, they discuss how they watch the Premier matches to get the most out of it as a player (as well as a spectator)!We highly recommend players watch the professionals play and it is so easy now (and free) with Redbull TV app. If you watch the pros carefully you can see the patterns of play they use and how well they move off the ball. It looks like they are lightning around the court, but much of that is anticipation and reading what it happening in the point...

The Paris Premier Padel Tournament has become one of the most prestigious tournaments in the padel world, attracting elite players and selling over 24,000 tickets for the final weekend.Here Sandy & Tom recap the tournament, giving their thoughts on the top players and why the number 1 pairs for mens and womens are so dominant!Sandy also discusses his thoughts on why it will take so long for emerging countries to catch up and how they will get there faster!Here is a link to our book,...

In this episode with Sandy and Tom, they discuss what makes a good coach and how different coaching can be depending on your skill level and needs.Good players are not always good coaches, whether in padel or any sport. While being a skilled player gives a coach valuable insight into the technical and tactical aspects of the game, the ability to teach and guide others requires a distinct skill set. '70% of coaching success comes from communication and emotional intelligence' (European Jo...

It's been a long time since we last sat on the podcast couch! A bit of a catch up this one.- We'll discuss the influence that social media has on Padel.- Should Tennis help facilitate the growth of Padel even though Padel, potentially, is a threat to Tennis?- Sandy' heading off to Paris to work with RedBull TV again, what does his schedule look like?- We'll chat about our first TPS Community Event, held in Ilford on the 12th of October,... and much, much more!We offer a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL* on ...

We at The Padel School are SO GLAD to land our FIRST EVER ACADEMY in Boynton Beach, Florida at the Rally Club!Over the last year, we’ve been working HARD to bring The Padel School to the USA for the first time in this way - and NOW we’re finally here!We KNOW that our ACADEMY will unlock the potential of SO MANY MORE Padel players in the USA and across the globe!Rally Sports and Social is home to 10 state of the art indoor courts with air conditioning so you can still enjoy a great game even o...

In this episode, we’ll take you through the recent European Championship tournament where we discuss if the men’s GB team and their 7th place is an accurate representation of the level of British Padel.We’ll also have chat about how far away Padel is from becoming an official sport at the Olympic Games and what we believe has to be done in order to make that a reality as soon as possible.But maybe most importantly - we’ll answer the question of; how exhausting is it to actually support a team...

In this episode, we’ll talk about something that Sandy's been working really hard on over the last couple of years. We're super excited that we finally get to share it with you:The Padel Player's Guide - Elevate Your Game No Matter Your LevelThis book has been written as a comprehensive guide to learning the game of padel. Read the inspiring journey of Sandy, from being one of the first english speaking players learning the game to one of the most recognised international coaches in the game....

In this episode, Sandy and Nikhil chat about the difference between this years Euros compared to the previous ones - are there any improvements or is it all the same, over and over again?We'll talk about Team GB's results during the tournament and how the bigger countries, like Italy and Portugal, compare.Finally, you'll hear our insights in what makes a good pair, coming from personal experiences - and how they recommend building great chemistry with your partner!We offer a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL...

In this episode, we’ll discuss a press conference made by Novak Đoković at Wimbledon stating that Tennis might be in danger from Padel. We’ll take you through our view on why that may be the case.We’ll also have a chat about the upcoming European Championship held in Italy and hear what Sandy has to say about getting older and how that has affected his style of play.We offer a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL* on our online platform with a bunch of exclusive content! *SIGN UP NOW* and don't miss out on an o...

More changes happening in the Mens Pairs last week and sad to hear the split of the Super Pibes, one of our favourite pairs! What does this mean for the rest of the pairs?Also in this episode, we’re in Amsterdam and doing clinics. We'll take you through what we focus on during these trips. What it is like working in Netherlands now it is a more developed padel market.And maybe most importantly of all - what type of coffee shall clubs provide in order to ... let's say succeed? Or keep Sandy in...

In this episode, we’re trying something new - a combination of a VLOG and a PODCAST. You can see the video version here: https://youtu.be/e94nhGyC2H8?si=nJwmea7up5TbFnB6Sandy’s been in Rome to work with Red Bull on the Premier Padel Major, as an expert on Red Bull TV and as a commentator for the event. Primary objectives - improve their broadcast and make it REALLY valuable for those watching.In this episode we’ll take you along the journey itself, with day to day insights in Sandy’s thoughts...

In this episode we'll have a recap of our recent training match here in the UK and the problems with covered courts. We'll discuss what Sandy's plan is with Red Bull TV on the next Premiere Padel Major in Rome (this is record a day before leaving to Rome), hear Tom's thoughts on his upcoming FIP tournament in Belgium with Nikhil Mohindra and much, much more - in this weeks podcast!You can find all our other podcast episodes at: podcasts.thepadelschool.com Instagram: @thepadelsc...

In this episode we'll have a recap of our recent Padel holiday, with Femme Open, from Portugal. Get an insight in how the structure of our holidays tends to look like, hear our thoughts on the player progression within the groups that attend and which themes we covered. We'll also cover how to play against fast playing opponents and what tactics to use against ex-tennis players.You can find all our other podcast episodes at: podcasts.thepadelschool.com Instagram: @thepadelschool&nbs...

In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss the recent Malaga Summit and the growth of the game around the world. They talk about academy experiences in Spain and what to look for when trying to find a good one...just because they are in Spain does not mean they are good!!Tom has an upcoming Tenerife Padel Holiday and Sandy has a GB training camp this weekend - the focus will be on physical recovery between sessions!✔ We offer a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL on our online platform with a bunch of exclusive cont...

In this episode we'll have a recap of our recent Padel holiday, with Femme Open, from Portugal. Get an insight in how the structure of our holidays tends to look like, hear our thoughts on the player progression within the groups that attend and which themes we covered. We'll also cover how to play against fast playing opponents and what tactics to use against ex-tennis players.SLINGER BALL MACHINE: https://slingerpadel.com/en/Discount Code: TPS10✔ We offer a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL on our online pl...

In this episode we'll have an in depth talk about Tom's recent tournament win from the right and his thoughts on switching sides. We'll be discussing the growth of female participation in Padel, how physically tough filming videos actually is (according to Sandy), the bullets we had to face when defending Paquito's Cuchilla and much, much more!SLINGER BALL MACHINE: https://slingerpadel.com/en/ Discount Code: TPS10✔ We offer a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL on our online platform with a bunch of exclusive c...

If you could go back in time and change the history of your Padel journey, would you change it and how would that look like? Hear our thoughts on this time travel idea as well as discussions about the upcoming World Cup and how those types of tournaments affect the PRO players in choosing a partner.We’ll also dive in to the recent Padel holiday that we had at the Bubble Club on Ibiza, upcoming holidays and much, much more in this weeks podcast!So if you want to develop your game, go and check...