We’re proud to share that Smash Padel has been featured in the Winter 2026 edition of The Bandeja, highlighting our vision, coaching philosophy, and growing impact within junior padel.
The feature shines a light on our commitment to building a truly progressive junior academy and performance pathway, designed to support players at every stage of their development. From grassroots participation through to high-performance environments, the article recognises the structured and ambitious approach that underpins everything we do.
As highlighted in The Bandeja, our junior development pathway is built around long-term athlete growth. We are passionate about delivering a clear, structured journey supported by:
- A progressive scheme of work
- Carefully mapped individual development plans
- A defined junior performance pathway
- Opportunities for scholarship support
- Access to performance camps and training camps
Our Academy structure ensures that every player, whether new to padel or competing nationally, benefits from a purposeful and consistent framework.
The feature also recognises our commitment to being both data driven and evidence based in our approach. At Smash Padel, we don’t leave development to chance. Our coaching team uses structured feedback, match analysis, and measurable benchmarks to inform personalised development plans.
The article highlights how our Academy has become a hub for ambitious young athletes seeking a genuine high-performance environment. Through our schools outreach initiatives and grassroots programmes, we are widening access to the sport while maintaining a clear route into our Performance squads.
We’re incredibly grateful to The Bandeja for showcasing the work happening inside Smash Padel and recognising our commitment to junior development and high-performance padel.
Read the full article in the link below including some testimonials from the participants.
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70943231/the-bandeja-winter-2026/33