Building Padel’s Third Space: Memberships, Community, and Growth with Diego Campos (JOPS04E06)

Building Padel’s Third Space: Memberships, Community, and Growth with Diego Campos (JOPS04E06)

From The Joy of Padel by Evergreen Podcasts

April 7, 2026 · 40 min · Season 4 · Episode 6

About this episode

Diego Campos discusses the growth of padel in the US, community building, and the business aspects of the sport.

In this episode of JOY OF PADEL, Minter Dial welcomes Diego Campos, a seasoned padel player, investor, and key figure in the explosive growth of padel in the United States. Based in Miami but originally from Mexico City—where padel finds its roots—Diego Campos brings both personal passion and deep strategic insight to the conversation. The exchange traces Diego Campos's journey from competitive tennis to falling in love with padel, sharing the transition’s challenges and unique joys. Together, the pair explore how Miami’s padel landscape has evolved from two humble clubs to a vibrant scene, and why padel’s blend of fun, competition, and community continues to win converts around the world. With Diego Campos also at the helm of Sunrise Capital, a pioneering sports investment fund specializing in padel, the discussion delves into what it takes to scale clubs in the US market, how to build “third spaces” that attract and retain players, and why focusing on amateur leagues and high-quality coaching is key to sustaining growth. He unpacks the business side of padel—including the role of brand, membership models, and infrastructure—and reveals why US cities are primed for the next wave…

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