The Padel School Podcast
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The Padel School Podcast
Premier Padel London: Inside the Action
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What was it really like behind the scenes at the first-ever Premier Padel London?
In this episode, Sandy and Tom recap an unforgettable week in London, from Sandy’s experience commentating for Red Bull TV and getting up close with the world’s best players, to clinics, coach events, player interviews and plenty of time around the practice courts.
They discuss what stood out from watching the pros live, including the huge gap between the UK and the established padel nations, what British players need to do to close that gap, and why the accessibility and community feel of padel is something worth protecting as the sport grows.
They also share their biggest coaching and playing takeaways from the tournament from patience and decision-making on a slow court to the importance of building strong technical foundations before worrying about the more advanced aspects of your game.
Plus, they look back at the tournament itself, the atmosphere, the standout finals, the British wildcards, coach education and what Premier Padel London could look like in the future.
In this episode, we cover:
- Sandy’s experience commentating for Red Bull TV
- The first Premier Padel event in London
- What players can learn from watching the pros live
- The gap between British players and the world’s best
- Why padel’s coaching community needs to stay open and collaborative
- The biggest tactical and mental takeaways from the pros
- Why strong foundations create consistency
- Our thoughts on the tournament, the finals and what comes next
Did you attend Premier Padel London? Let us know what you thought of the event and what you took away from watching the world's best players live.
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