Best Padel Tennis Podcasts (2025)

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THPod 21: Winter Men, club finder quiz and padel hits a wall 47:34

4d ago47:34

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Send us a text All Brits love a quiz, so we put Tom’s local knowledge to the test with our Hampshire Club Explorer Quiz, His response is… pavlovian! In other testosterone-driven news, it’s time to check in with the Men’s Winter leagues, where Dave is pleased and relieved to report that he is back in the top half of the individual performance table.…

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Season 3, Episode 4, Pablo Garcia of el4set is back 32:34

6d ago32:34

32:34

Pablo Garcia of el4set is back and we talk about padel. Gijon P2, Tolito and Gonz Alfonso's chance, the Augsgate (Augsburger, Chozas and Libaak leaving Nox and Volt for Siux), Pablo turning pro and what he thinks of the goats of padel! Definitely a nerdy episode with a lot of insight! falseBy dennistimar

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How AI is Changing the Game: A Conversation with Kim Bastable & Simon Gale 27:20

7d ago27:20

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t the future - it’s already here, shaping the way we work, coach, and lead. But how is AI impacting the racquet sports industry, and what does that mean for coaches, directors, and business leaders? In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale dive into the rapid evolution of AI, discussing how it’s…

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Season 3, Episode 3, Bojana Jovanovic 1:10:41

17d ago1:10:41

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Bojana was an absolute pleasure to have on the pod! She is smart, driven and just knows what it takes to be great in sports as well as to be exceptional in life! We talk about her connection to tennis, Novak Djokovic, Stef Bojic and Janko Tipsarevic and how she ended up as a professional padel player! She has an amazing follower base on Instagram a…

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THPod 20: Summer fixtures are out, and all to play for in Winter Ladies 45:00

17d ago45:00

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Send us a text The Apsley fixtures are out, which means it's time to start marking your calendars for another great summer of tennis ahead in Hampshire. We check in with the Winter Ladies Doubles leagues, and Tom finds a thrilling conclusion underway in the top division. Just about any club can win it... except for the one club that is currently at…

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Owning a Club: The Realities, Challenges, and Wins with Elliott McDermed 32:26

22d ago32:26

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What does it take to own and operate a thriving racquet club in today’s market? In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Elliott McDermed, co-owner of Overland Park Racquet Club, to dive deep into the journey from teaching pro to club owner. Elliott shares the realities of club ownership - what he and his bus…

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Season 3, Episode 2, Francisco Villaverde Reed (The Padel Company) 46:42

25d ago46:42

46:42

Fran is back, and he was worth the wait! We are joking, bantering and talking padel! We touch a bit on the new pairs, all his brands, which include Siux, Volt and 4ON as well as RS. He is definitely always welcome on the show, and he delivered as always! falseBy dennistimar

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THPod 19: Winchester "gunshots" put padel on trial, and a mixed doubles update 42:58

1M ago42:58

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Send us a text Winchester Raquets didn't love our debate last time around about their patchy league efforts in Episode 18, but that was nothing compared to the national media debate this week that would come to surround the future of padel at the "posh tennis club" in Bereweeke (blame the Daily Mail for that one, lol). Cue lots of pictures of disgr…

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Leadership is About Learning - featuring Mike Woody 29:31

1M ago29:31

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What does it take to lead 22 clubs, manage 250 pros, and grow the game of tennis across the country? In this episode, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Mike Woody, Vice President and National Director of Tennis at Genesis Health Clubs, to dive into his remarkable leadership journey. From his early days as a tennis instructor to becomi…

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Season 3, Episode 1, Victoria Nicholas (GB Team, FIP 172) 57:12

1M ago57:12

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Victoria Nicholas is a real multitasker! She is a gastroenterologist (which for the life of me I cannot pronounce) and as her hobby, she is one of the best padel players of the country! One of my most enjoyable chats and she talks about the everyday struggles and joys of being a doctor and a professional athlete! false…

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THPod 18: JEM-Swanmore deal shakes up the top, and Winter Men check-in 55:30

2M ago55:30

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Send us a text Moves at Winchester kicked off a busy January transfer window in Hampshire's tennis coaching market. We explore whether a blockbuster move between JEM and Swanmore could shake up the league come the summer. It's also time to check in on the Winter Men to see how they're getting along. The fixtures have passed the half-way mark. Did A…

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Resumes and Racquet Sports: How to Get the Interview 28:00

2M ago28:00

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If we have a shortage of pros and an abundance of positions in the racquets industry, why must you make your resume stand out? The reason is because the employer is still seeking the best person for the position. In this episode of Racquet Fuel, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale give their opinion on how you can make the best first impression - one that …

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Season 3, New Pairs (again) and Premier Padel Calender 41:18

2M ago41:18

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Happy New Year listeners of the Padel Podcast! It is just me blabbing about the new pairs and what can we expect of them and the Premier Padel calendar! If you would like to get up to speed than tune in! falseBy dennistimar

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THPod 17: Bad maths, tennis resolutions and the Ladies Winter League update 34:32

2M ago34:32

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Send us a text After a break so Tom could hunt for club glory and we could both spend some time with the family, we're back! Did you miss us? Our bad maths and tennis resolutions will soon put that to rest, after which we take a deeper look at the very competitive Ladies Winter Doubles Leagues. Welcome to the Tennis Hampshire Podcast as we start th…

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Season 2, Episode 29, Ethan Bardo (UK top10) 51:30

2M ago51:30

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Happy Holidays from the Padel Podcast! Ethan Bardo, who is UK Top10 came on the pod, and this was all before his massive sponsorship switch to Hirostar, which is a really exciting Italian brand, sponsoring the likes of Tolito Aguirre! Ethan has big plans, and training tirelessly to become the number 1 name in the UK and being as successful as can b…

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Season 2, Episode 28, Andi Neugarten-Maio (6lovesports) 54:41

3M ago54:41

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You can sort of guess from her company, but Andi Neugarten-Maio absolutely LOVES padel! She was a great chat partner, while coming from a really strong tennis background, she found the unique love to another racket sport, which in our case is a revelation! Andi is based in Miami, so what better way to make yourself included in this unique space tha…

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Season 2, Bela's legacy, New Pairs and Predictions for the Masters final with Tomi Urban 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

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This one is a bit of a longer nerdy episode about the goat, the new pairs and the predictions for the masters final! I definitely think it's worth it to wait till the end! falseBy dennistimar

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THPod 16: Who’s got a ticket to Ryde? And more tennis AGM highlights 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

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Send us a text It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Tennis AGM season! Tom and Dave bring you the latest from the Southampton LTA and Apsley AGM meetings. The top brass was voted in once again for another year, but with the committees filling up at last there are signs of new life in the corridors of power. One of the podcast just became one o…

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Communication at Work 33:04

3M ago33:04

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In this episode of Racquet Fuel, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale tackle one of the most critical yet nuanced aspects of leadership: communication. From creating role clarity to fostering open dialogue, Kim and Simon share practical strategies for improving team communication and empowerment. With alarming Gallup data showing that half of American worke…

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Season 2, Episode 27, Pedro Brito e Cunha (Volt Padel) 53:32

4M ago53:32

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Another great episode with how a worldwide known brand was formed. Pedro Brito e Cunha established Volt Padel, and boy oh boy was it worth it. We talk about why Volt is different from all the other brands and we touch partly on the sponsorships as well. Tune in! falseBy dennistimar

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THPod 15: Courtside with Tennis HQ's George Thomas 45:04

4M ago45:04

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Send us a text We're joined this week for a Courtside Chat with George Thomas from Romsey-based Tennis HQ (www.tennishq.co.uk). Did you know you don't have to trek all the way to Farnham to get your hands on higher-end tennis gear so you can try before you buy? Neither did I. George takes us through the kinds of issues to consider before you spring…

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Is Tennis Endangered, with the Rise of Pickleball and Padel? - featuring Mike Barrell 35:02

4M ago35:02

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In this episode of the Racquet Fuel Podcast, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale have an engaging conversation with Mike Barrell about the evolution of racquet sports, particularly the impact of pickleball and padel on traditional tennis. Mike brings over 20 years of experience in the tennis industry, sharing his unique perspective on the challenges and op…

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THPod 14: Mixed with Gemma Hargrave from David Lloyd West End, plus youth and women in tennis 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

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Send us a text Gemma Hargrave joins the show this week from David Lloyd West End. We take a little walk through hot topics like club-hopping before getting into the heart of what it means to captain teams at a mega-club like David Lloyd. Can you bring the small club feels to big club environments? We find out more. Gemma shares her vision for getti…

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Risk Losing Talent or Embrace Staff Growth - with Butch Staples 28:06

4M ago28:06

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In this episode of the Racquet Fuel Podcast, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Butch Staples to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the tennis industry today: staff retention and development. Butch brings decades of experience as a coach and leader, sharing his perspective on how we can better support and develop our teams to keep …

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Season 2, Special Episode on Head Ultralight with Pasquale Ruzicka 58:23

4M ago58:23

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Pasquale is back while Head came out with one of the most exciting things, which happened in padel since the Extreme One. He is such a great person to chat to all things padel and we talk about the new Head innovations, the Libaak/Augsburger/Chozas controversy and why Head looks at the whole market a bit differently than everyone else! false…

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Immigration Law and Tennis - with Michael DiRaimando 37:45

4M ago37:45

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In Part 2 of our Hiring series, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Michael DiRaimondo on the Racquet Fuel Podcast to tackle the complexities of hiring international tennis professionals. Michael, a Certified Tennis Pro, Club Owner, and Immigration Lawyer, brings his deep expertise to the conversation. They discuss the challenges of hiring in…

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THPod 13: MEN! GUITARS! TRASH TALK! The fastest-growing league in Hampshire gets underway 34:19

4M ago34:19

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Send us a text Tom and Dave man up in this episode and get stuck into seven divisions of Winter Men's Doubles Tennis, the fastest-growing tennis format in the county. One in five fixtures have been played already, so we have a sense for how things are going. But not everyone will have the stamina to hold onto top spots until the end of the season. …

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Golf and Tennis - with Anthony Vitale 33:49

4M ago33:49

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In this episode of the Racquet Fuel Podcast, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale discuss the similarities and differences between golf and tennis, particularly in terms of the work realities of golf pros and tennis pros. They are joined by Anthony Vitale: Director and Coach of Athlete Development for the PGA of America. He shares his background and role at…

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Season 2, Episode 26, Holly Brazier (PadelWithHolly) 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

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Talk about enthusiast padelaholic! Padel with Holly on Instagram has been catching a lot of attention, while she is great, funny and genuine! We had a great time chatting away with Holly, who found her love towards padel and trying to raise awareness anywhere she goes! Certainly a must listen to all fellow padelaholics! false…

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Hire and Fire with Intentionality - featuring USTA's David Konecky 33:34

5M ago33:34

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In this episode of Racquet Fuel, host Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Dave Konecky, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at the USTA, to explore the challenges and emerging trends in hiring leadership roles within the tennis industry. Together, they explore the industry's talent shortage, the significance of cultural fit, and the power o…

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No Fear Leadership - Lessons from Jo Wallen 36:09

5M ago36:09

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In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale interview Jo Wallen, the General Manager of the National Campus at USTA, about her journey to leadership. They discuss the importance of learning from others and the path to leadership. Jo shares her story of starting in tennis at a young age, transitioning from playing on the Pro T…

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THPod 12: Winning ugly, and visualising tennis data 51:21

5M ago51:21

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Send us a text We took a few weeks off to get the summer done once and for all, and spiff up the website. Check out the new inforgraphics on THPod.UK! It's just the start of how we think about visualising tennis data in ever more compelling ways. And please send us your feedback, it helps make the content better and all your ideas have been excelle…

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Delegation, Adaptability, and Communication in Leadership 30:31

5M ago30:31

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In this episode of Racquet Fuel, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale discuss the critical role of communication in leadership. They share the alarming statistics regarding employee understanding of expectations and the importance of clarity and empowerment in communication. The conversation covers handling sensitive topics, the significance of written comm…

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Season 2, Episode 25, Ulrik Leth (Cuera) 55:21

5M ago55:21

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This week we are staying with the padel apparel brands! Cuera is super special for me while Padel Shift's Jack Chaplin and Jack Hazlewood (great friends of the show) are sponsored by them, and I have known about the brand for quite some time. Ulrik reached out a few weeks ago and we instantly connected. I think it's fair to say that the Danes know …

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Generational Divides - rerun Tim Elmore Part 2 32:37

5M ago32:37

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In this re-run episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale continue their conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore; a thought leader, author, and researcher, founder of the non-profit Growing Leaders. Elmore shares about the social media battle between generations that brought him to write his newest book, “A New Kind of Diversity.” Simon an…

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THPod 11: As summer ends, what going up means to Twyford, and other summers to remember 38:02

6M ago38:02

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Send us a text September 22 is the final day of summer, according to the astronomical calendar and, indeed, the Apsley fixture list! Dave reckons Tom has had a Brat Summer without realising it, but Tom won't be drawn into that one. Very wise. We talk about who had Apsley seasons to remember, and what going up to the Premier would mean for giant-kil…

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Generational Divides - Tim Elmore Rerun Part 1 29:03

6M ago29:03

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In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale speak with Dr. Tim Elmore: a thought leader, author, and founder of the non-profit, Growing Leaders. Elmore shares about the social media battle between generations that brought him to write his newest book, “A New Kind of Diversity." He discusses the generational gap of “kids these…

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Season 2, Episode 24, Joe Middleton (Pulco) 1:08:20

6M ago1:08:20

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Pulco is a specialist padel apparel brand and Joe Middleton is the founder. He has unbelievable knowledge on garments through his life long experience with clothing brands and what better way to utilize it than in the fastest growing sport in the world. He is not someone who I had to ask a lot, that is for sure! Hopefully you will enjoy it as much …

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THPod 10: Champions are being crowned... and Winter is Coming! 58:42

6M ago58:42

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Send us a text Champions are being crowned in the County Cups and in everyone's favourite club competition, the Apsley League. We look at who the big winners are as the summer leagues start to wind down. Meanwhile Tom and I rolled up for separate clubs (awkward?) at the Winter League Meeting in Southampton and had very different experiences. As the…

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Being Teachable - Chris Gale Rerun Part 2 30:10

6M ago30:10

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In this episode of Racquet Fuel, which originally aired July 21st, 2023 - hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale continue the conversation with Chris Gale for the second part of the Gale brothers story. They discuss various broad topics such Prince Woodie, Ash Barty's cricket game and first jobs. They delve into the definition of leadership and the resp…

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Season 2, Episode 23, Dora Andrejszki (FIP 228) 1:08:13

6M ago1:08:13

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Dori is just simply awesome! She is the number 1 ranked Hungarian female player and she is just climbing up the FIP rankings! She is ambitious, has amazing work ethic and brought a lot of vital skills over from tennis. As a college tennis player in a previous life, she has learnt how to compete and she brought that attitude on the padel court! A re…

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THPod 9: Players go deep in the County Cup as Apsley nears its end-game 28:11

6M ago28:11

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Send us a text The County Cup burst into life over the last Bank Holiday weekend, and some players have gone deep in the competition just when their clubs might need them for the end-game in Apsley. What will the players choose... cup glory or take one for the team? We know what Tom would do! We take a little look at who the favourites are for this…

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THPod 8: A fixture fail sends us for a loop, and is it time for Dave to start a Senior team? 43:25

7M ago43:25

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Send us a text This week we look forward to a weekend with five fixtures, but one of them is already done -- sending us into a bit of a statistical melt down in the forward look. Dave is wondering if it's time to start a Senior team, bit will it be chill or a date with a future of fiery fixtures? Also... can we get those midweek fixtures in? We lea…

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THPod 7: The sharks are circling! Late summer brings in some brutal results 25:18

7M ago25:18

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Send us a text Another week of Hampshire tennis is in the books, and divisional leaders up and down the Apsley League are peering nervously into the depths to see what could be coming for them. Thornden dish out a merciless win in the Premier to move up the table, while South Hants A are quietly circling the top three in Division Two with intent af…

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Being Teachable - Chris Gale, Rerun Part 1 35:12

7M ago35:12

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In this episode of Racquet Fuel, which originally aired July 14th, 2023, hosts Kim Bastable speaks with brothers Simon and Chris Gale. Originally from Perth, Australia they both have a unique pathway to becoming a Director of Racquet Sports: Chris at the River Oaks Country Club and Simon at the USTA National Campus. They share their “sliding door m…

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Season 2, Episode 22, Pasquale Ruzicka (Head) 57:37

7M ago57:37

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Pasquale joined Head, one of the main padel brands in the world, even before Padel started to make waves. He is an unbelievably strong squash player, who is the current Swiss and German over 35 champion, and rightly so, he loves to compete! Whether it is in business or on a squash or padel court! If you want to hear how he spoke without languages d…

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THPod 6: Apsley update and special guest Edwin Lau 56:16

7M ago56:16

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Send us a text This week we welcome Edwin Lau, who recently landed in Hampshire after a glittering career in Berkshire tennis. We talk county comparables, whether or not there's anything quite like Apsley across the border, and what the future may hold for one of the young guns in the county game. Is it harder to get a driving license or a level th…

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Season 2, Episode 21, The Padel Podcast feat The Padel Pod (Hugo Henderson and Gonzalo Lopez) 1:02:21

7M ago1:02:21

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The Padel Pod is an amazing weekly podcast which is talking about Premier Padel and the main players! Gonz and Hugo are just passionate about padel like no one else, and it helps a lot that both of them are bilingual (Spanish and English). It was great to get to know them better and we chatted away about the new pairs and what they think which new …

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Lessons in Adaptation, Teamwork, and Member Engagement - feat. Alejandra Suarez 23:14

7M ago23:14

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In this episode, Kim Bastable re-interviews Alejandra Suarez, one of the owners of North Texas Racquet Club, to discuss the leadership successes and challenges they have faced in their first summer of operation. They cover topics such as guided open play, organizing events, dealing with weather challenges, and staffing issues. Alejandra shares insi…

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THPod 5: Results coming in hot 23:32

7M ago23:32

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Send us a text With Hampshire's favourite inter-club event heating up AND now going weekly in its schedule, we drop you a quick update on how last weekend went, what it meant for the tables, and who's next on deck over the August 3-4 weekend.By David Ernsberger, Tom Mitchell

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