I grew up in Spain, where padel is a way of life — a sport so deeply rooted in the culture that most tennis clubs have embraced it as part of their identity. Athletics and community have always been two sides of my life that I deeply value. As a Division I college athlete, I learned discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, while my time at world-class racquet clubs like the Nantucket Club, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, CT Barcino, and CT La Salut showed me how sports can bring people together. Padel embodies that same spirit — it’s not just the future of racquet sports, it’s the present, and it’s a space where connection and passion meet