The Padel School Podcast
Welcome to The Padel School Podcast – hosted by brothers Tom and Sandy Farquharson, former tennis pros turned padel coaches.
Our mission is simple: to give every padel player clear, world-class coaching so you can unlock your full potential on court. From technique to tactics, mindset to matchplay, we share the lessons we wish we’d had.
Whether you're just starting out or chasing a competitive edge — this is your home for better padel.
We’ve also created a library of resources for all padel players — from beginners to competitors — to help transform your game.
The Padel Player’s Guide Book: https://thepadelschool.com/the-padel-players-guide
Online Training Platform (7-Day Free Trial) : https://thepadelschool.com/
The Drill Book: https://thepadelschool.com/drill-book
Free Equipment Guide: https://improve.thepadelschool.com/equipment-guide
Episodes
193 episodes
From Tennis Coach to Padel Coach - The Best Way To Transfer
In this episode we sit down with Nick Williams, Head of Coach Education for The Padel School, to discuss the transition from coaching tennis to padel.The next generation of padel coaches will be made up of a large proportion of ex-tenni...
Is a ball machine a good training partner? And Why?
Our members have found it hugely beneficial to train with a ball machine. Here is how they use it:1. Setup the ball machine to feed the shot they want to work on2. Setup their camera/phone to film the shots3. Upload the video to...
What we thought of the WPT Masters Final - Solo Episode
It was great to be a spectator at the recent World Padel Tour Masters Final in Barcelona this week. The way the WPT has developed over the last 10 years has been really impressive - including the organisation of the event, the brands, the aware...
How to ACTUALLY change your technique in padel!
In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss the best way for players to actually change their padel technique. At The Padel School we are on court coaching players of all levels constantly, we will work with over 1000 players during the year on c...
Padel Growing in US & The Pro Padel League with Ryan Redondo
This episode we sit down with Ryan Redondo, CEO of Taktika Padel and one of the owners of the San Diego Stingrays.We discuss the growth of padel in the US and how momentum is building across different states, the start of Taktika Padel on t...
Off-Court Training For Padel
In this episode with Matt Gleed, TRX Senior Master Trainer, we discuss the importance of off-court training and how specific physical training can not only reduce injury, but also improve performance!The key message to the episode is that i...
Play Your Best Padel: Member Match Analysis
In this episode, Sandy hosts a coaching call with Jordan, one of our members, and analyses his recent match. They discuss technical and tactical areas for improvement, emphasising the importance of footwork, preparation, and mental intensity. J...
Training with WPT Players in Madrid
In this week's podcast, Tom shares insights from his recent training trip to Diagonal Padel Academy in Madrid. From the challenges of adapting to intense training schedules to the unique aspects of padel compared to tennis, Tom provides a...
The Importance of Consistency in Padel
In this episode, Sandy and Tom discuss the key aspects of improving consistency in padel, including the technical, tactical, and mental components. Consistency is more than winning matches, but about achieving a level of consistent performance ...
Understanding How To Compete in Padel
In this episode (which is actually episode 59!!) Sandy and Tom delve into the world of padel competition and what it takes to become a successful padel competitor. They share personal insights and experiences from their background in tennis and...
What Makes A Good Padel Coach?
In this episode, Sandy and Tom discuss the qualities that make a great padel coach. Padel coaching has a unique set of challenges, with a growing sport that requires well-trained coaches to accommodate the influx of new players. Sandy highlight...
How to Avoid and Overcome Performance Plateaus in Padel
Join Sandy and Tom as they dive into the topic of plateaus, exploring how padel players can avoid hitting a plateau and how to break out of one if you're already there. Sandy also emphasises the importance of focusing on foundational technique,...
Padel Power: Empowering Women in Sport with Pep Stonor
Sandy sits down with Pep Stonor, the inspiring founder of Femme Open. Join us as she shares her passion for getting more women involved in padel across the UK. Learn about her journey into the sport and catch up on the latest industry news.&nbs...
Our First-Ever Padel Holiday: The Racquets Club, La Manga
Join Sandy and Tom as they reflect on the success of their first-ever padel holiday at The Racquets Club, La Manga, which saw a group of 16 players undergo significant transformations in their gameplay over three-days of intensive training....
Understanding Equipment - Padel Rackets, Padel Shoes and more...
It can be a minefield out there when it comes to choosing the right padel equipment to get you started. So in this solo episode, Sandy explains the best way to go about choosing padel rackets, padel shoes and other padel accessories.On ...
Beating Tennis Players on a Padel Court - Padel Tactics
Sandy and Tom sit down to discuss some winning padel tactics if you are coming up against tennis players.Both Sandy and Tom originally came for tennis, both playing pro tennis before taking up padel. Since moving to padel there has been...
How it is made: Crafting Perfect Padel Rackets
In this interview with Kevin Vigallon we dive into the making of padel rackets. Kevin is a product engineer at Wilson HQ in Chicago and has spent the last 3 years developing Wilson's range of padel rackets.Here we discuss how the racket...
3 weeks of padel in USA! Visiting LA, SXM and Chicago!
Tom and Sandy sit down to discuss how padel is growing in the US.Sandy has recently returned from a padel trip to USA - where he visited Los Angeles, St Maarten and Chicago. Sandy visited some great clubs and met some amazing padel communit...
Caribbean Padel Unleashed: The Game Taking Over The Islands
This episode we sit down with co-founder of SXM Padel Club on St Maarten, Ricardo Perez, and discuss the development of caribbean padel. The SXM Padel Club (@sxmpadel) is one of the largest clubs on the islands and have an amazing ...
Smashing Success: The Padel Phenomenon Unleashed in the USA
In this episode, we explore the explosive growth of padel in the USA. Join us as we discuss its potential and compare it to the rise of pickleball. We delve into the parallel journey of padel in the UK, examining the latest events and trends sh...
Crossing Continents: The Journey of Australian Padel Pro, Tim Brown
In this episode of our podcast we are joined by the Australian pro padel player, Tim Brown. We'll explore Tim's triumphs and challenges, through the recently concluded pro padel league and explore the growth of padel in Australia. Uncovering th...
The Padel Path: A Player's Journey To Constant Improvement!
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the journey of a padel player; the fundamentals of padel and what it takes to become a successful player. Along the way, we get a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs that come with learning a new ...
Padel Q&A with Sandy and Tom!
From the 'Ask Me Anything' with the r/padel reddit group!Some great questions asked by an engaging and knowledgable community on Reddit - if you haven't seen it yet, it is definitely worth checking it out: https://www.reddit.com/r/padel/
Will padel courts DOUBLE in the UK in 2023?
This episode we dive into padel in UK with the LTA Head of Padel, Tom Murray. The future of Padel in the UK looks bright and so we here we talk about the progress LTA Padel have made throughout 2022, their upcoming plans, and how this will impa...
3 courts in the country now! Padel is reaching everywhere.
Today we are joined by Jusuf Kika from the Kosovo Padel Federation. In the episode we discuss padel in Kosovo, the movement of the game and how it is developing throughout the country.You can find out more about Padel Kosova here:...