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  • Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women's Padel and Communication (JOPS0303)

    Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women's Padel and Communication (JOPS0303)
    2025/03/12
    Carolina Orsi, Italian padel champion, shares her journey from tennis to professional padel on the Joy of Padel podcast. She discusses the challenges of learning padel's unique wall play, the importance of repetition in mastering the sport, and the differences between men's and women's padel. Orsi offers insights into her training regimen, focusing on physical preparation and mental skills to break into the top 20 rankings. The conversation explores padel's rapid growth in Italy, the joy of watching professional matches, and Orsi's perspective on choosing the right partner. This padel podcast provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of professional padel through the eyes of a rising star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • Tom Murasawa: Elevating Japan's Padel Scene (JOPS03E02)

    Tom Murasawa: Elevating Japan's Padel Scene (JOPS03E02)
    2025/02/26
    In this episode of the padel podcast, I chat with Tomoaki (Tom) Murasawa, the coach of Japan's national padel teams. Tomaki shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, discussing how the sport has evolved in Japan since the first court opened in 2013. With only about 50 courts across the country, the passion for padel is evident. We touch on the need for more investment to grow the sport's infrastructure and how it can better fit into Japanese culture. Tomaki also highlights the importance of strategic play and deception to enhance the skills of Japanese players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 分
  • Brittany Dubins on Padel Strategy: Lobs, Partners, and Progression (JOPS03E01)

    Brittany Dubins on Padel Strategy: Lobs, Partners, and Progression (JOPS03E01)
    2025/02/12
    This podcast features an engaging conversation with Brittany Dubins, the top-ranked female padel player in the United States. Brittany shares her journey from tennis to professional padel, discussing the challenges and joys of the sport. She offers insights into the unique aspects of padel, including partner dynamics and strategic play. The discussion covers Brittany's experiences at the 2024 World Championships in Doha and her thoughts on the future of padel in the US. This episode provides a fascinating look into the world of professional padel from an American perspective. Key points: 1. The importance of partner compatibility and off-court relationships in padel. 2. The challenges of transitioning from tennis to padel, including adapting to different shot selections and strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 分
  • Interstitial - Padel Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Court (JOPS02E23)

    Interstitial - Padel Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Court (JOPS02E23)
    2025/01/08
    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, it was converted into a podcast thanks to the uncannily good NotebookLLM (by Google). The artwork for this episode was created by Dall-ee (OpenAI) on a custom-trained dataset. This conversation, between two AI voices, focuses on padel etiquette, outlining unwritten rules for maintaining a positive playing experience. I must note that the machine only knows how to pronounce padel the American way padél (pad-elle) as opposed to pádel (pah-dle). The main focus of the conversation is on avoiding "fridging," where a player is deliberately excluded from the action. Other etiquette points cover respecting opponents and partners, such as avoiding excessive lobs, prompt apologies for accidental hits, and responsible phone use. I also look at post-game behavior and provide a few self-awareness tips to improve one's own game and interactions. Overall, the post emphasizes the importance of respect and fun within the game of padel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • Coaching Sweden’s Padel Team: Challenges and Triumphs with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22)

    Coaching Sweden’s Padel Team: Challenges and Triumphs with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22)
    2024/12/18
    In this episode of the Joy of Padel, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonas Bjorkman, the renowned tennis player who has embraced the world of padel. Jonas shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, which began in Portugal, and highlights what makes the sport so appealing both socially and competitively. As the manager of the Swedish national men's padel team, he opens up about the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning from tennis to padel, stressing the importance of teamwork and adapting to the sport's unique dynamics. Jonas also delves into the cultural aspects of padel, the essence of leadership, and the pride of representing one's country. With his insights into the growth of padel in Sweden and its global impact, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the passion and community that define this exciting sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • From Childhood Passion to World Champion: Alejandra Salazar's Padel Story (JOPS02E21)

    From Childhood Passion to World Champion: Alejandra Salazar's Padel Story (JOPS02E21)
    2024/12/04
    In this episode, I chatted during the World Championships in Doha 2024 with Alejandra Salazar, a hugely important and prominent figure in padel. Alejandra shares her journey from discovering padel at age eight to becoming a top player across three decades. She attributes her success to adaptability and continuous learning, emphasizing the importance of believing in oneself, even in challenging times. Alejandra also discusses the significance of communication with partners and how she balances her aggressive playstyle with strategic positioning on the court. And vision for padel's future? Check out the full episode to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 分
  • Inside the Swedish Padel Boom with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20)

    Inside the Swedish Padel Boom with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20)
    2024/11/20
    In this episode of "The Joy of Padel," I have the pleasure of speaking with Calle Åkesson, the General Secretary of the Swedish Padel Federation. Calle shares his personal journey from being a sports enthusiast to playing a pivotal role in the development of padel in Sweden. He talks about the sport's rapid growth during the pandemic and the current phase of consolidation. Calle emphasizes the importance of collaboration between commercial venues and nonprofit clubs to promote padel effectively. We also discuss Sweden's efforts to nurture top players and the unique culture of padel, which combines individual skill with teamwork. Calle's insights provide a fascinating look into the evolving landscape of padel in Sweden and the federation's mission to expand the sport at all levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Tom Murray, Head of Padel at the British LTA: Rising to the Challenge to Padelify Great Britain (JOPS02E19)

    Tom Murray, Head of Padel at the British LTA: Rising to the Challenge to Padelify Great Britain (JOPS02E19)
    2024/11/06
    In this episode, I welcome Tom Murray, a key figure in the padel world, to discuss his journey from tennis to padel and his role as Head of Padel at the LTA. Tom shares his early experiences in Spain, where he transitioned from tennis to padel, and the challenges he faced in promoting the sport in the UK. The conversation delves into the cultural and strategic aspects of padel, including the importance of covered courts in England's climate and the integration of padel into traditional tennis clubs. Tom also highlights the LTA's efforts to develop padel coaching and youth programs, aiming to grow the sport's popularity and prepare for its potential inclusion in the Olympics. The episode offers insights into the evolving landscape of padel and its promising future in Great Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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