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Minter Dial interviews Nick Baker about the growth of padel in the UK and the dynamics of club management.

‼️ ALERT: I made a mistake in the upload first time. It's now fixed. Please refresh in order to get the right recording with Nick (apologies 🫣 !!) In this episode of JOY OF PADEL, number 8 of season 4, Minter Dial is joined by Nick Baker, a fellow padel enthusiast and leading figure in the UK’s burgeoning padel scene. With a background spanning lawn tennis, squash, and, notably, real tennis, Nick offers a unique perspective on the versatility and challenges of adapting to padel’s distinctive dynamics. The conversation traverses his sporting upbringing, the physical and social allure of padel, and the nuances that set the game apart—whether it’s embracing the walls, battling overhead shots, or the all-important serve. Together, Nick and Minter delve into the growth of padel in Britain, shining a spotlight on the rapid expansion of community-driven clubs, innovative approaches to building inclusive memberships, and the importance of nurturing juniors and school programmes. Listeners are treated to an insider’s account of launching and scaling clubs, the joy and skill-building opportunities singles courts can bring, and navigating the intricacies of club management in a sport still…

People in this episode

Host: Minter Dial

Guest: Nick Baker

Topics covered

• padel
• sportsmanship
• club management
• community clubs
• junior programs
• UK padel scene

Keywords

• padel
• Nick Baker
• club management
• community clubs
• sportsmanship
• junior programs
• UK padel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UK, padel, British

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