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Padel With Bryant

Padel with Bryant is a grounded podcast looking beneath the surface of the world’s fastest-growing racquet sport. Hosted by former collegiate and pro tennis player Bryant Salcedo, the show cuts through the internet noise to deliver deep conversations on performance, mindset, and what it means to play with inner peace. Through solo reflections and interviews with the players, coaches, and builders shaping global padel culture, this show explores what the game reveals about life both on and off the

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00:58:27

Episode 24: What Tennis Players MUST Unlearn to Play...

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2026/10/05

Christian Didier spent his childhood chasing a dream of becoming a professional tennis player.He left his hometown in Sabah, Malaysia at just 13, reached the Top 45 in the ITF Junior world rankings, competed at the Australian Open Juniors, and represented Malaysia in Davis Cup.Then he discovered padel.In this episode, Christian and Bryant unpack what happens when a high-level tennis player has to learn an entirely different game. Christian shares the tennis habits he had to unlearn, why the back

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00:58:14

He Invested $150K in a Padel Club — Then It All Fell...

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2026/09/30

In this episode, Bryant sits down with Bohou Zhang, one of Asia’s leading professional padel players. After losing more than 1 million RMB, roughly $150,000, in a padel club investment in Shanghai, Bohou had to start over.Instead of walking away from the sport, he co-founded a padel court manufacturing business that now helps fund his pursuit of professional padel and his goal of breaking into the Top 100 of the FIP rankings.They talk about the financial reality of chasing professional padel from

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01:09:25

Episode 22: Padel Is Exploding in Asia - Here’s What...

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2026/09/25

Engineering Padel Ecosystems, Delivering 70+ International Events, and Building Player Pathways Across 12 Asian CitiesIn this episode, Bryant sits down with Alenna Dawn, Founder and CEO of Asia Padel Events, Founder and Chairwoman of the Philippine Padel Association, and Founder of the Women’s Padel Association. Coming from an engineering background without a traditional racquet-sports background, Alenna has helped build a regional padel ecosystem that has delivered more than 70 events across 12

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00:56:57

Episode 21: How This Padel Club Attracts 100+ New...

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2026/09/22

In this episode, Bryant sits down live in studio with Martin Stiegwardt, a former SEC college tennis player and 15-year veteran college tennis coach who walked away from collegiate athletics to build a second life in padel. After returning to Ecuador and buying an established 3-court club in Quito, Martin brought his elite coaching background to Texas, where he now serves as Head Coach at Padel 39 in Austin.They dive deep into the burnout of modern college coaching, how Ecuador built an elite padel

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01:02:56

Episode 20: How Coach Rish Built a Global Padel Brand...

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2026/09/18

Faith, purpose, “You Got This,” and building a global padel community from South AfricaIn this episode, Bryant sits down with Rish Seynisch, a former tennis coach turned padel creator and head coach at Fig Tree Farm in South Africa. Rish shares his journey from more than 12 years of coaching tennis to discovering padel at a 40th birthday party in Mauritius and eventually building a global audience around the sport.They dive into the differences between tennis and padel, the mental strength developed

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01:05:43

Episode 19: What Losing a Parent Teaches You About...

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2026/09/14

Navigating the First Year of Loss, Childhood Athletic Sacrifices, Fatherhood, and Finding True ImpactIn this deeply personal episode, Bryant sits down across from his younger brother, Robert. Together, they open up about walking through life’s highest highs and lowest lows, including the devastating loss of their mother seven years ago.They share candid insights on managing grief during that critical first year, how growing up as competitive junior tennis players shaped their work ethic, and the

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01:05:01

Episode 18: Why America Is Developing Athletes the...

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2026/09/09

Systemic Coaching Failures, Trophy Obsession, and Scaling 200 Padel Courts in America with Pascal CollardIn Episode 18, Bryant sits down with Pascal Collard, CEO of Mouratoglou Academy USA. With decades of elite sports development experience managing 33 tennis clubs in Belgium, directing Saddlebrook Academy, and partnering with legendary coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Pascal shares an unfiltered masterclass on building world-class athletes and scaling racket sports across the United States.They dive

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01:10:23

Episode 17: What Makes the Best Padel Players in the...

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2026/09/07

Decisive Mental Game, Tennis vs. Pickleball Transitions, and Building the Next Generation of US Padel with Miguel Moschella.In Episode 17, Bryant sits down with Miguel Moschella, a former pro soccer player turned elite padel competitor and coach at Padel Club Austin (PCA). Growing up playing junior padel in Houston long before the current American boom, Miguel brings a rare, veteran perspective on how the US padel landscape has evolved over the last decade.They discuss what truly separates the

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01:13:40

Episode 16: From D1 Tennis & Pro Pickleball to...

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2026/09/01

In this episode, Bryant sits down with Vuk Velickovic, an elite Australian padel player representing his country internationally. Vuk’s journey spans three distinct racket sports: playing college tennis in the US (VCU and Coastal Carolina), winning medals at the highest levels of pro pickleball, and now going all-in on padel.They dive deep into the mindset of handling high-stakes pressure, why Vuk kept an unorthodox double-handed forehand throughout his entire tennis career, the brutal reality of

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00:59:42

Episode 15: How USA Padel Is Building the Sport...

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2026/08/26

In this episode of Padel with Bryant, Scott Colebourne, Executive Director and CEO of USA Padel, brings two decades of racquet-sports experience to his mission of helping grow padel across the United States. From managing 65 racket clubs worldwide to leading the national governing body, Scott breaks down why padel is the world's most social sport and what it really takes to build sustainable infrastructure in America.We go deep on:The three critical pillars needed for US padel expansion: courts,

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01:06:04

Episode 14: How He Went From Zero To Playing Pro In 2...

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2026/08/21

In this episode of Padel with Bryant, Yann Schuerch breaks down his viral Road to Padel Pro journey, the exact psychological tools he uses on court, and why documenting your progress publicly is the ultimate cheat code.We go deep on:• The exact mental hack Novak Djokovic uses to regulate his nervous system on court• Why your inner self talk is the single most important factor in match play• Going from complete beginner to qualifying for his first FIP tournament in the Netherlands• Overcoming

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01:06:36

Episode 13: How The Godfather Of US Padel Certified...

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2026/08/11

What does it actually take to build a sports movement from scratch in America? In this episode of Padel with Bryant, Marcos Del Pilar, widely recognized as a pioneer of US padel and author of The Secret Code of Padel, joins the show alongside his partner Kate, an Ironman triathlete and tech leader. Together, they unpack how padel is far more than a game, serving as a powerful engine for human connection, leadership, and personal transformation.From certifying over 2,000 padel coaches across the

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01:04:50

Episode 12: What Top 10 Padel Players Do Differently...

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2026/08/06

What truly separates the top 10 padel players in the world from everyone else? In this episode of Padel with Bryant, Elías Nuñez Villaverde, former top 100 world-class player and co-owner of Austin Padel Center, breaks down the exact psychological edge that defines elite athletes and sports entrepreneurs.From competing at the highest levels of tennis and padel to building mega sports resorts across Europe, Dubai, and the US, Elías shares unmatched insights on court strategy, managing pressure, and

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01:12:34

Episode 11: Padel, Arturo Coello & a 36-Hour World...

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2026/07/30

From inheriting a camera in 2019 to becoming one of the most recognizable creators in global padel, Frederik Sangill has helped define how the sport is seen across the world. In this episode, Bryant sits down with Frederik to unpack his viral rise, collaborating with world number one Arturo Coello, playing 36 continuous hours of padel for a world record, and what it really takes to break padel into mainstream American culture.We go deep on:How inheriting his granddad's camera launched a full-time

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00:09:44

Why Padel Is Quietly Saving Men From Isolation

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2026/07/23

We live in a world where we are more connected than ever through screens and notifications, yet more isolated than ever in real life. In this solo episode, Bryant breaks down why padel isn't just one of the fastest-growing sports on earth, but a powerful antidote to modern male isolation and burnout.Bryant opens up about the heavy loads men carry today, his personal journey as a former D1 Vanderbilt tennis player, and why getting on a court is giving men a safe doorway to authentic brotherhood,

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00:46:34

Episode 9: Why F1 Drivers Are Obsessed With This...

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2026/07/16

What happens when the world's most elite F1 drivers turn a Texas padel club into their private playground? You get high-stakes rematches, strict 6 AM court standards, and a deep lesson on what it actually takes to lead operations and make the big decisions for a bulletproof sports community.In this episode, Bryant sits down with Guillermo Montiel, the local partner and operational leader behind Padel Club Austin (PCA). Guillermo opens up about the unfiltered reality of driving day-to-day decisions

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00:55:55

Episode 8: The Pickleball Pro Who Found Her Nerves...

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2026/07/09

What happens when a touring PPA pro pickleball player falls completely in love with padel? You get high-speed adrenaline, deep mental resets, and some beautifully chaotic contrarian strategies that leave traditional coaches shaking their heads.In this episode, Bryant sits down with Camila Zilveti, an elite racket athlete and professional pickleball player. Camila opens up about her sudden transition into the padel world over the last four months, the thrill of playing competitive tournaments with

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01:05:09

Episode 7: From a Tech Layoff to Building Austin’s...

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2026/07/01

Most people look at padel as a fun weekend hobby. Jen and Lucas looked at it and saw a lifestyle that would completely rewrite their career trajectories.From a life-changing tech layoff to stepping up as the grassroots engine behind Austin’s newest premier facility, this dynamic duo is proving that authentic community isn't built on a spreadsheet. Instead, it’s built face-to-face on the courts.In this episode, Bryant sits down with Jen and Lucas, the powerhouse couple, community builders, and

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01:07:34

Episode 6: He Put Pickleball Courts on a Parking...

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2026/06/25

Most people hear "no" and stop.Jay Lerner heard "we'll evict you" and started Googling garage rooftops.He built one of the most talked-about pickleball communities in the US, right in the heart of downtown Austin. Now he's watching padel grow in real time, and he has more ideas about what it needs than most people in the game.In Episode 6, Bryant sits down with Jay Lerner, founder of Urban Pickleball, for a conversation that goes everywhere, from playing padel with Woody Harrelson to why the sport

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00:12:37

Episode 5: Why You Choke Under Pressure in Padel (The...

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2026/06/22

Overcoming Anxiety, Mastering the Inner Game, and the FOCUS FrameworkIn this solo episode, Bryant breaks down the single biggest misconception in padel sports psychology: the belief that playing under pressure requires more hype, intensity, or forced aggression. Instead, he reveals why peak performance actually requires deep internal peace, a quiet mind, and a total surrender of the outcome.Drawing from his elite athletic background, combined with the profound off-court adversity of losing his

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