Padelspeed Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with professional player Rafael Marquet to talk about life on the international padel circuit, training like a pro, and coaching padel. We also officially welcome Rafael to the Padelspeed team as a brand ambassador! Whether you're new to padel or already competing regularly, this episode is packed with insights that will help you understand the game at a higher level.

GB top-12 player Lucy Jones joins the Padelspeed Podcast to break down what it really takes to compete at the highest level of UK padel. From training routines and match mindset to the realities of climbing the rankings, Lucy shares honest insights, lessons learned, and what separates good players from elite competitors. If you're serious about improving your padel game — or just want a behind-the-scenes look at the British padel scene — this is one you don’t want to miss.
Topics: Life on the GB circuit, Training & preparation, Match mentality, Growing padel in the UK

Bristol padel coach Kevin Graff joins Dario Alonso Aradas at Padelspeed HQ in Cardiff for the latest podcast episode. Find out how Kevin's fascinating journey from France to the UK via Australia through tennis, handball, football, kitesurfing (not to mention his training and work as a chef!) led him to become one of the most respected padel players and coaches in the UK.
Recorded at Padelspeed HQ, Cardiff City House of Sport, on Friday 6th January 2026.

Squash legend and padel player Sarah-Jane Perry (former world no. 5 squash player, coach, consultant and Harrow ambassador) speak with squash coach Rebecca Baker about her life, career in squash, training, work with Harrow Sports, new-found love of padel, and much more for the second episode of the Padelspeed Podcast.
Recorded at Padelspeed HQ, Cardiff City House of Sport, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

Welcome to the Padelspeed Podcast. This is the first episode of the Padelspeed.com Pod in which Padelspeed player and coach Dario Alonso Aradas interviews professional padel player Louie Harris. Louie is currently ranked as Wales' #1 padel player (GB #3 with a rising FIP world ranking). Dario discusses all things padel with Louie, covering his early days as a player, growing up in Barry, Wales as well as his years living in Spain and training in Alicante. Louie Harris is a Padelspeed ambassador and exceptional talent with one of the biggest smashes on the pro padel circuit. Check out his interview with Dario here and find out about his padel journey and his NOX equipment. And stay tuned for the next Padelspeed podcast episode dropping early 2026!