Building Padel's American Dream: Insights from USPA President Bill Ullman (JOPS03E20)

About this episode

Bill Ullman discusses his journey in padel and the future of the sport in the US.

Bill Ullman, co-Founder of the Anglo-American Cup and President of the United States Padel Association (USPA), shares his journey from squash to padel and his vision for the sport's growth in the US. He discusses the challenges of adapting to padel from other racket sports, the development of a padel culture, and the importance of sustainable growth. Bill offers insights into the USPA's role in expanding padel across the country, the potential impact of celebrity involvement, and the creation of the Anglo-American Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Bill Ullman

Topics covered

• padel
• sports growth
• USPA
• racket sports
• sustainable development
• celebrity involvement

Keywords

• padel
• Bill Ullman
• USPA
• Anglo-American Cup
• sports growth
• racket sports
• sustainable growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States Padel Association, Anglo-American Cup

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