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We wanted to know what the certification clinics looked like

Marcos Del Pilar extended an invitation to Rich Neher when a Level 1 Certification weekend was held in Los Angeles at Padel Up club on Santa Monica Blvd.

Padel Up is located on the Westfield Skydeck in the Westfield Century City Mall. Find the Skydeck with 2 Padel courts on the top floor between the AMC theater and Nordstrom. The entrance doors are around the corner by the Nordstrom.

The group had 14 students (12 males and 2 females) and 2 coaches.

Level 1 Course outline

2. HOW TO COACH:
2.1. GENERAL CONCEPTS ABOUT COACHING: 
2.2 COURT MANAGEMENT AND DYNAMICS:
- Some keys to success for a Padel Teaching Professional.
- Personal brand and the best version of yourself.
- Court Management and Students Management
- Dynamics for different number of students
- Private Lessons Vs Clinics: Pro’s and Cons

3. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
3.1. REGULAR TECHNICAL STRUCTURE AND PROGRESSIONS FOR ALL SHOTS
3.2. GRIPS AND SPINS: DIFFERENCES AND APPLICATIONS
3.3. BASIC SHOTS FOR BEGINNERS/ INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS

4. TACTICAL / STRATEGY PARAMETERS:
- The principles and main keys of the game
- 5 basics strategy tips
5. FEEDING FUNDAMENTALS
6. LESSON PLANNING: THE SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY ON THE COURT
7. BUSINESS MODEL FUNDAMENTALS:
- Successful customer journey
- Programming guidelines
- Padel players pathway STEP 1

Rich’s observations

It takes a special kind of athlete to have fun with Padel. I found the majority of the students to be quite young, between 20 and 35 years of age, fit, competitive, and serious about playing well and learning everything they can to eventually teach Padel.

Marcos del Pilar is a very confident and friendly teacher. You immediately realize he knows what he’s talking about. The same applies to coach Diego Leal who happens to also be the Head Coach with Pura Padel.

Marcos emphasizes the importance of creating a bond with students, using their names. One of the lessons I witnessed was about the power of a plan. Create a professional, organized lesson plan for your students. Plan every single lesson on paper so you always know where you are with the curriculum, especially when a student has skipped a lesson or two.

All in all, a fabulous weekend organized by a professional team of Padel enthusiasts. I loved the energy and so did the students.

RSPA Padel Certification

The Los Angeles Padel Club (LAPC), the first permanent padel club & clubhouse in Los Angeles, is set for a summer 2025 opening in highly coveted West Los Angeles market.

Commercial real estate developer Steve Shpilsky, also a fellow padel enthusiast, along with Christ Ishoo, owner of Los Angeles’ pro team LA Beat and the co-founder of EEP Capital, have been working behind the scenes with padel industry titans to fill the gap in the Los Angeles padel market. At roughly an acre in size, the LAPC team is thrilled to announce that they have found an iconic location to build out the LAPC property. The 37,000 sq ft of undeveloped grounds, features a historic & beautifully-restored 4,600 sq ft mansion from Hollywood’s bygone golden era. They are thrilled to bring to market Los Angeles’ first large scale padel club and grounds, which will feature 7 permanent courts (two full-time tournament courts) against a backdrop of stunning views and surrounded by major corporate giants, such as Sony Pictures, Apple Studios, and Amazon Studios, to name a few. While LAPC will be open to the public, invited members will have access to additional perks and features. The clubhouse will serve as a social club for members providing a variety of services, such as locker rooms, a pro/demo shop, food & beverage, co-working space, and outdoor lounge space.

The new LAPC facility will usher in a serious presence for the city of Los Angeles and elevate its status among the pro circuit, but the LAPC founders and partners are focused on so much more. As the sport of padel has exploded in popularity globally, there is a serious recognition to promote the sport across all demographics.

“Our club will be a home to the serious pro, whether it is our LA Beat athletes or other visiting padel pros, but it will also serve the greater Los Angeles community amateur athletes and friends who want to learn and excel in the exciting and fun sport of padel. Our coaching staff and partners are already planning a robust program to bring high quality padel instruction to our guests, young and old,” adds Founder Steve Shpilsky.

About

Steve Shpilsky, LAPC CEO & Founder

Steve has made a career of finding niche real estate and financing opportunities. From EB-5 fundraising, to creating a pod hotel business, to launching the first permanent Padel Club in Los Angeles, Steve finds a way to get things done. With over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, real estate fund manager, and developer, Steve has raised and invested over $250 million financing and developing branded hotel projects valued at over $750 million (1,000+ keys) including the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and LAX Hyatt House/Place. He holds a BS in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Southern California, is fluent in Russian, and was a CPA.

Christ Ishoo, LA Beat Owner, LAPC Co-Founder

As the Co-Founder of EEP Capital and EE Padel, I'm passionate about growing padel in the U.S. and beyond. At EEP Capital, we fuel padel entrepreneurs with early-stage venture capital and expertise. With EE Padel, my role spans from overseeing logistics and construction to leading sales efforts, ensuring efficiency and excellence. In 2020, I founded AllStarsSpain Gym, combining my love for fitness and martial arts in a state-of-the-art facility. My journey is driven by a commitment to empowering communities through sports and fitness, inspiring individuals to achieve their potential.

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USA - Miami Open

Miami Open to feature new Publix Padel Cup and build three padel courts 
The Miami Open tennis tournament has announced that this year’s edition will feature the Publix Padel Cup, a new professional padel competition which will take place at Hard Rock Stadium on March 27-30. Three padel courts will be built on the Miami Open campus by new tournament partner Padel Lux.

United Kingdom - Soul Padel to build first padel courts at Loughborough University 

UK operator Soul Padel is making a £150,000 investment to bring padel to Loughborough University for the first time after agreeing to construct two new padel courts and a clubhouse at the university’s campus. The facility is set to open in late Q1 2025. Loughborough is regarded as the world’s leading academic institution for sports-related subjects.

United Kingdom - LTA and Team AD/vantage announce partnership to accelerate growth of padel in UK

The collaboration is designed to build on the recent surge in popularity of padel in Britain and will cover activations and content collaboration.
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Norway - Acenta Group strikes five-year exclusive supplier agreement with InterPadel 

The Scandinavian padel giant Acenta Group has signed a five-year exclusive agreement for the supply of padel equipment to the Norwegian market with InterPadel, which operates and owns 13 padel facilities across Norway. Acenta, which launched on Nasdaq First North last month, estimates the supplier agreement will generate total revenues of at least NOK30 million (€2.6 million).

France - Nice Lawn Tennis Club forced to close padel courts over noise complaints 

The Nice Lawn Tennis Club has been ordered to stop operating its two padel courts following complaints over noise from local residents. The judicial court of Nice ruled it is the cause of an "abnormal neighbourhood disturbance". The club has been ordered to cease the activity under a provisional penalty of €600 per day of delay. It intends to appeal.

Sweden - Swedish Padel Federation begins SPT coverage on new streaming platform

The Swedish Padel Federation has launched its coverage of the Swedish Padel Tour (SPT) on its new streaming platform Padel Play following a dispute with Padel TV. The broadcasts are available for free during the first weekend on 7-9 February, after which a subscription of SEK79 (€7) per month is required.

USA - NOX USPA Circuit prize pool rises to $140,000 for 2025

All four USPA 2000 tournaments will now offer a minimum $20,000 purse as the association looks to build on strong growth for padel across the US.
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USA - Padel Alley co-founders on selecting Tucson for flagship club and integrating with local community

Discover the inspiring story behind Padel Alley’s flagship club in Tucson, Arizona. Co-founders Juan Carlos Quiroz Zolezzi and Oscar Quiroz share insights into their journey – from selecting the perfect location to fostering community engagement. Learn how they’re creating a welcoming space for all padel enthusiasts, while supporting local causes and sports culture. Explore their innovative plans for expansion and the challenges they've overcome in bringing their vision to life.
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Spain - Olympia Sports expands to over 120 padel courts with new club in Estepona 

Spanish padel giant Olympia Sports has opened the new Unicorn Racket Club, featuring 12 outdoor courts, in the town of Estepona on the Costa del Sol. The site solidifies the company’s dominant position among padel operators in Spain, with a total of 124 courts at eight clubs now run by the firm.

Netherlands - Padel growth in Netherlands: KNLTB registered players up 11% in 2024

The number of registered padel and tennis players in the Netherlands increased by 11% in 2024 to 844,000, according to the KNLTB, the governing body for the two sports in the country. It said “the popularity of padel continues to grow and tennis maintains a stable position.”

Switzerland - Padelta nets sponsorship deal with soft drink brand Rivella

Swiss operator Padelta has struck a sponsorship deal with soft drink brand Rivella, which is considered Switzerland's national drink. The partnership will feature Rivella Ghost Padel Events, taking place on dimly lit courts with neon lights, and glowing racquets and balls. Padelta has 33 courts across eight locations, with plans to open another four sites in the next two years. 

United Kingdom - UK’s first floating padel courts set to be built in Liverpool

Liverpool is set to become the first UK city with floating padel courts as part of the transformative Liverpool Waters regeneration project. The plan includes three state-of-the-art courts, a floating clubhouse, and scenic views of the waterfront. Set to open in summer 2025, this pioneering development will put Liverpool on the map alongside cities like Dubai and Miami. Dive into the details of this exciting project in our latest news article. Read more here

France - Zidane to open new Z5 sports centre with 13 padel courts

French football manager and former player Zinedine Zidane is planning to open his fourth Z5 sports centre in the town of Toulouges, near Perpignan in southern France in the first half of 2026. The €5 million project will feature eight indoor and five outdoor padel courts, as well as five-a-side football pitches, a bar, restaurant, Adidas store, and seminar rooms.

Saudi Arabia - Ronaldo broadcasts Riyadh Premier Padel finals day on YouTube

Cristiano Ronaldo streamed the finals day of the Premier Padel Riyadh Season P1, held earlier this week, live on his official YouTube channel, which has 73.8 million followers and is available in more than 130 countries. The footballer, who has invested in new padel centres in his native Portugal, currently plays for Riyadh-based Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

Italy - Prada unveils new padel racquet priced €1,700

Italian luxury fashion giant Prada has launched a new padel racquet priced at €1,700. The item, part of a new range of lifestyle equipment and accessories from the Milan-based brand, comes with a Re-Nylon case, made from recycled ocean plastics.

United Kingdom - Padel boost helps David Lloyd profits grow by 33% to £231 million

Padel and pickleball helped UK health club giant David Lloyd’s profits grow by 33% in 2024 to £231 million. Membership also rose to 785,000, up from 755,000 in 2023. Of David Lloyd’s 105 clubs in the UK and Ireland, 27 offer padel courts, and 76 feature pickleball courts. The group plans to introduce padel courts at a further 20 clubs in 2025.

USA - Julian Wortelboer interview: Ultra Club’s chief padel officer on growing through innovation

Ultra Club, the largest padel facility in the US, has seen rapid growth thanks to the use of innovative technology, top-tier coaching, and a focus on providing a premium experience. In this in-depth interview, chief padel officer Julian Wortelboer shares insights on Ultra's success, the importance of coaching, and how the club uses AI-powered systems to enhance gameplay. Discover how Ultra is shaping the future of padel in the US.
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Netherlands - Dutch group Peakz Padel to open new 14-court site in Nijmegen

Peakz Padel, the largest padel operator in the Netherlands, is to open a new club in the city of Nijmegen, which is located on the Waal River close to the German border, in autumn 2025. The facility will have 14 indoor padel courts, and will also offer coaching and host events.

USA - Philadelphia to get first outdoor padel and pickleball facility

The first outdoor padel and pickleball facility in Philadelphia is due to open in May 2025 at a converted elevated car park near Temple University in the north of the city. Viva Padel & Pickleball Club will have four padel and four pickleball courts, as well as a viewing and social area and pro shop.

Belgium - New €2 million padel club to open in Bastogne with five courts

A new padel club is to open at the Domaine de Renval recreational area on the outskirts of Bastogne in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. The €2 million facility, which will sit next to the Royal Tennis Club of Bastogne, will feature five indoor padel courts and a cafeteria. Construction is expected to begin this autumn and be completed in 2026.

United Kingdom - Powerleague to open 76 padel courts across UK by 2026

Powerleague, an operator of 5-a-side football pitches, is making a major play in the UK padel scene, investing £14 million to open 76 new courts by 2026. With plans to open facilities in more urban centres, including in Manchester, the company aims to make padel accessible to over 200,000 players annually. Read how Powerleague is leveraging its extensive football network to capitalise on the growing demand for padel. Read more here

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