The Padel School Podcast
Welcome to The Padel School Podcast – hosted by brothers Tom and Sandy Farquharson, former tennis pros turned padel coaches.
Our mission is simple: to give every padel player clear, world-class coaching so you can unlock your full potential on court. From technique to tactics, mindset to matchplay, we share the lessons we wish we’d had.
Whether you're just starting out or chasing a competitive edge — this is your home for better padel.
We’ve also created a library of resources for all padel players — from beginners to competitors — to help transform your game.
The Padel Player’s Guide Book: https://thepadelschool.com/the-padel-players-guide
Online Training Platform (7-Day Free Trial) : https://thepadelschool.com/
The Drill Book: https://thepadelschool.com/drill-book
Free Equipment Guide: https://improve.thepadelschool.com/equipment-guide
Episodes
176 episodes
Why Your Lob Is Holding You Back (And How to Fix It)
Everyone wants a better smash, a sharper vibora, or a more aggressive game. But after watching and coaching players at every level—from beginners to professional tournaments—Sandy and Tom keep coming back to one shot that has the biggest impact...
Why You're Not Improving at Padel (And the 3 Skills That Change Everything)
Many players start their padel journey improving quickly, only to hit a frustrating plateau where progress seems to stop. In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down the three key areas they've identified after working with thousands of players w...
Three Game-Changing Habits for Padel Players
Have you reached a point where your padel game feels stuck? In this episode, we uncover the three biggest reasons players stop improving—and, more importantly, what they can do about it.Drawing on years of experience coaching everyone fr...
The Hidden Injury Risks in Padel (And How to Avoid Them)
Padel is addictive… but that’s also part of the problem. 🎾Players go from never playing to spending hours on court every week, often without preparing their body properly. Add poor warm-ups, the wrong shoes, wet conditions, bad technique...
Beat Better Padel Players: The Real Secrets to Winning More Matches
Why do some players always seem impossible to beat — even when they don’t look technically superior?In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down what truly separates stronger players from the rest, and more importantly, how you can close th...
Why Your First 10 Minutes Decide Your Match
In this episode, we break down why most players lose their matches in the first 10 minutes—and how to make sure you’re not one of them.From rushing straight from work onto court, skipping warm-ups, lacking tactical clarity, or simply sta...
Off-Court Training Secrets: How to Improve Your Padel Game Faster
In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked ways to accelerate your padel improvement: what you do off the court.Many recreational players believe that simply playing more matches is the fastest path to getting better. While m...
The One-Thing Rule That Will Transform Your Padel Game
In this episode, we break down one of the most common mistakes players make when trying to improve: trying to fix too many things at once.Instead of progressing, players often overload themselves with technical thoughts—especially on key...
The Truth About Padel and Tennis: Friends or Rivals?
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest questions in racquet sports right now: is padel truly complementary to tennis… or is it quietly replacing it?With more tennis clubs introducing padel courts, there’s a growing belief that ...
Why You’re Stuck at 3.5–4.0 (And How to Break Through)
Why do so many players get stuck at the 3.5–4.0 level? In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind the plateau—and why simply playing more matches won’t fix it.We explore how early improvement can be misleading, especially for...
Why Your Padel Shoes Matter More Than You Think
Footwear is one of the most overlooked parts of padel—but it plays a huge role in both performance and injury prevention. In this episode, we break down what the pros do, from changing into court-specific shoes before stepping on court to choos...
Group vs Private Lessons: What Actually Works in Padel?
Are individual padel lessons really the best way to improve?In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down the role of private coaching vs group sessions. While one-on-one lessons can be powerful for fixing specific technical issues—especiall...
Why Now Is the Best Time to Climb the Rankings
How much do rankings really mean in padel right now?In this episode, Sandy and Tom explore the reality of rankings in a fast-growing sport. Unlike tennis, where rankings are well-established and clearly reflect level, padel is still evol...
What Pros Change When the Conditions Are Fast
In this episode, Sandy and Tom explore one of the most overlooked aspects of padel: how conditions change the game.From fast, hot tournaments like Riyadh to cold indoor clubs in the UK, the environment can dramatically affect tact...
Stop Staying Silent: How Communication Wins Points
Communication in padel isn’t optional — it’s tactical.In this episode, we break down one of the simplest but most misunderstood parts of partnership: talking when your partner gets lobbed. When the ball goes over them, they can’t see wha...
Talent Doesn’t Build Academies — Structure Does
In this episode, we tackle a misconception that’s slowing down padel’s development in emerging countries: the belief that a great player automatically makes a great coach — or can build a successful academy.We explore why playing level a...
When a Top Player Calls… What Happens Next?
What happens when the call comes in?In professional padel, partnerships can change overnight. One phone call from a top player — maybe even someone like Juan Lebrón — and suddenly everything shifts. Loyalty, results, ambi...
Why Great Defence Wins More Matches Than Big Smashes
Defence wins matches — even if it doesn’t make the highlight reel.In this episode, we break down why becoming confident at the back of the court is one of the biggest game-changers in padel. From using the glass properly and slowing the ...
Stop Forcing Points: How the Best Padel Players Build Them
What does patience really mean in padel?In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down why the mindset that works in tennis often fails in padel — especially in tight moments. From rally length and risk vs reward, to active vs passiv...
The Off-Season Blueprint for Club Players
When club players think about the off-season, they often picture hard fitness blocks, more power, and pushing their bodies to the limit. But is that really what recreational padel players need?In this episode, we break down what the off-...
From Plateau to Progress: The Training Shift That Changes Everything
In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest gaps between amateur and professional padel: how players actually train.Fresh from Barcelona and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the highest-level finals ever played, Sandy shares w...
Control the Controllables: How Top Players Handle Losses
Losing matches is part of padel—but knowing how to respond to those losses is what really defines your level. In this episode, we break down how to bounce back after a tough defeat, a match you feel you should’ve won, or even a frustrating losi...
Why the Pros Rarely Miss: The Real Padel Lessons You Don’t See on TV
Tom and Sandy discuss lessons from Premier Padel, including Tom's recent training session with Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger in Madrid! In this episode, Sandy and Tom break down key lessons from Premier Padel tourname...
Should Tennis Players Go All In on Padel? The Honest Truth
In this episode, Sandy and Tom tackle one of the biggest questions tennis players ask when they discover padel: should you play both… or is it time to go all in?Drawing from their own journeys — from Sandy switching overnight to Tom jugg...