SmashPadel has been featured by The Padel Paper in an in‑depth article by journalist Mike Dale, who visited our Bicester club to understand why it has become a benchmark for junior padel development in the UK.

His piece explores the environment our coaches have created, the structure of our junior pathway and the stories of young players who are progressing through the programme, including 14‑year‑old Josh Hodgins, one of more than 120 juniors thriving at SmashPadel Bicester.

The article highlights how our coaching team blends detailed player development plans, video analysis, international training opportunities and a strong community culture to support each child’s growth. It also looks at how far families travel to be part of the programme, the ambitions of our academy players, and the close relationships between coaches, parents and juniors.

Dale’s feature captures the joy that defines our coaching‑led philosophy, and shows how this approach is helping young players build confidence, resilience and long‑term love for the sport.

Read the full article by Mike Dale from The Padel Paper here.