Padel With Bryant

Bryant Salcedo
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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 court. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryant

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 24: What Tennis Players MUST Unlearn to Play Pade

    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 glass forced him to rethink his instincts, what he's learned from partnering with a former squash player, and how his mindset around pressure and losing has evolved throughout his career. They also explore the sacrifices behind pursuing professional sport, the difference between the individual world of tennis and the community of padel, and what Christian hopes to represent as one of the players helping push Asian padel forward. 🔥 Master Your Game & Join the AcademyStop guessing what to work on next.Inside Padelbryant Academy, get access to the 30 Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose.• Join Padelryant Academy: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered• Leaving Sabah at 13 to pursue his tennis dream• Going from watching the Australian Open as a child to competing there himself• Reaching the Top 45 in the ITF Junior world rankings• Representing Malaysia in Davis Cup and competing under the pressure of playing for his country• The unexpected introduction that eventually led Christian from tennis to padel• What tennis players have to unlearn to become better padel players• Learning to treat the back glass as a tool instead of something to avoid• How a tennis player and former squash player built a partnership on the padel court• Why the community of padel feels different from the individual world of singles tennis• Learning to see losses as part of becoming the player you're capable of becoming• Representing Asian padel at APExCup in Niseko, Japan Key Takeaways• A tennis background can give you an advantage in padel, but some of the same instincts that made you successful in tennis can eventually hold you back• Becoming a better padel player requires patience, using the glass, building the point, and learning when not to attack• Great partnerships aren't about finding another version of yourself. Complementary skills, communication, and trust can create something stronger• Losing doesn't have to mean you're moving backward. Christian has learned to use difficult results as information for what needs to improve next• The pursuit of professional sport is about far more than results. It's also about sacrifice, identity, resilience, and understanding why you're pursuing it in the first place Connect with Christian Didier Chin• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiandidier00 Connect with the Host• Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/• Bryant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryant• Bryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93P Call to ActionWhere are you tuning in from? Drop a comment below or send a message on Instagram to share your story and connect. Let us know who you want to see on the show next! And until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.

  2. Sep 30

    Episode 23: He Invested $150K in a Padel Club — Then It All Fell Apart

    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 Asia, why Bohou switched from the left side to the right side, the differences he experiences between FIP and Premier Padel court conditions, why padel is developing differently across China and Indonesia, and the mentality behind playing every match with no regrets. 🔥 Master Your Game & Join the Academy • Join Padelbryant Academy: Stop guessing what to work on next. Get instant access to the 30 Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered Transitioning from competitive tennis to winning his first padel tournament in 2017Losing more than 1 million RMB in a Shanghai padel club investment and starting overHow a padel court manufacturing business helps fund Bohou’s international tournament scheduleWhy Bohou switched from the left side to the right side in pursuit of the Top 100How different court conditions affect his tactics and shot selectionHow padel is developing differently in China and IndonesiaHow Asia Padel Events and FIP tournaments are creating more opportunities for Asian players to compete for ranking points closer to homeBohou’s mentality of approaching every match with no regretsPreparing for APExCup in Niseko, Japan  Key Takeaways Chasing professional padel requires Bohou to balance training, competition, travel, and the financial realities of funding his careerSwitching sides became a strategic decision in his pursuit of a higher FIP rankingBuilding a business within padel has given Bohou another way to support his professional ambitionsHis approach to competition is simple: commit fully to the match without allowing the result to define him  Connect with Bohou Zhang  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhangbohou_padel Connect with the Host  • Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/  • Bryant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryant  • Bryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93P  Where are you tuning in from? Drop a comment below or send a message on Instagram to share your story and connect. Let us know who you want to see on the show next! And until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.

  3. Sep 25

    Episode 22: Padel Is Exploding in Asia - Here’s What They’re Getting Right

    Engineering Padel Ecosystems, Delivering 70+ International Events, and Building Player Pathways Across 12 Asian Cities In 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 Asian cities. They dive into why Asia is not a single padel market, comparing the growth of the sport across Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, and Japan; the lessons learned from building in different climates and cultures; how Alenna’s engineering mindset shapes the systems behind tournaments and player development; the journey of one of Asia’s top female players turning professional; and the vision behind APExCup in Niseko, Japan, bringing together padel, music, and nature. 🔥 Master Your Game & Join the Academy • Join Padelbryant Academy: Stop guessing what to work on next. Get instant access to the 30 Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered Going from engineering and no racquet-sports background to building padel across AsiaWhy Asia isn’t one padel market: Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and JapanBuilding player pathways for juniors, amateurs, and aspiring professionalsHow an engineering mindset shapes tournament systems and infrastructureThe story of Kotomi, Japan’s No. 1 female playerAPExCup in Niseko, Japan: Bringing together padel, music, and natureThe five-year vision: Building an Asian calendar where players don’t have to leave for Europe to pursue professional padel Key Takeaways Every Asian market is developing differently, from Singapore’s corporate environment to Thailand’s destination-driven modelSustainable growth requires more than courts and tournaments; players need clear pathways to develop and competeSystems thinking can turn individual events into repeatable infrastructure for the sportThe challenge is growing padel without losing the community and culture that made people fall in love with it Connect with Alenna Dawn Instagram: @alennadawnFacebook: Alenna DawnLinkedIn: Alenna DawnAsia Padel Events: https://asiapadelevents.com/Padel Philippines: https://padel.ph/ Connect with the Host Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/Bryant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryantBryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93P Call to Action Where are you tuning in from? Drop a comment below or send a message on Instagram to share your story and connect. Let us know who you want to see on the show next! And until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.

  4. Sep 22

    Episode 21: How This Padel Club Attracts 100+ New Players Every Week

    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 culture with 7 division leagues and covered courts, why remote tech workers solve the dreaded dead hours problem for US club operators, and the exact strategy behind converting 100+ new players every week through free introductory sessions. 🔥 Master Your Game & Join the Academy Join Padelbryant Academy: Stop guessing what to work on next. Get instant access to the 30 Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered Leaving 15 years of college tennis coaching to find a second athletic competitive lifeBuying and managing an established 3-court padel facility in Quito, EcuadorEcuador vs. US padel culture: 7 men's and 7 women's divisions, covered courts, and high-level playHow remote tech workers solve the dead hours problem for club operatorsThe secret behind Padel 39's free intros and onboarding 100+ new weekly playersWhy front desk service, court spacing for out-of-cage play, and cleanliness determine club successIn-game mindset: Defense as the core of padel and giving yourself grace under pressure Key Takeaways Padel offers former tennis athletes a second competitive life without the physical wear and tear of singlesClub retention depends on front desk proactive service, active community leaders, and match organizingFree introductory sessions are the single highest-converting funnel for onboarding new membersProper court spacing for out-of-cage play is quickly becoming a non-negotiable feature for top facilities Connect with Martin Stiegwardt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padel.39/X (Twitter): https://x.com/CoachStiegwardtLinkedIn: https://ec.linkedin.com/in/martin-stiegwardt-b655903a Connect with the Host Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/Bryant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryantBryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93PCall to ActionWhere are you tuning in from? Drop a comment below or send a message on Instagram to share your story and connect. Let us know who you want to see on the show next! And until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.

  5. Sep 18

    Episode 20: How Coach Rish Built a Global Padel Brand From South Africa

    Faith, purpose, “You Got This,” and building a global padel community from South Africa In 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 on the singles court versus the partnership and community of padel, how faith and purpose shape Rish’s coaching philosophy, and the story behind his signature phrase, “You Got This.” 🔥 Master Your Game & Join the Academy• Join Padelbryant Academy: Stop guessing what to work on next. Get instant access to the 30-Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered• Transitioning from 12+ years of tennis coaching to padel• Discovering padel in Mauritius and building at Fig Tree Farm• Mental strength in tennis vs. community, joy, and partnership in padel• How faith, purpose, and serving people guide Rish’s approach on and off the court• The story behind “You Got This” and building a global padel audience• Advice for aspiring padel creators: authenticity, energy, and consistency• The growth of padel in South Africa and making the sport accessible to everyone Key Takeaways• Padel’s accessibility creates opportunities for more people to experience racquet sports• High-level padel requires emotional maturity, communication, and the ability to support your partner through momentum swings• Authentic content comes from speaking directly to one person with energy and conviction• Real impact goes beyond performance and comes from how you make people feel on and off the court Connect with Rish Seynisch• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_rish_padel/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.seynisch/ Connect with the Host• Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/• Bryant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryant• Bryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93P Call to ActionWhere are you tuning in from? Drop a comment below or send a message on Instagram to share your story and connect. Let us know who you want to see on the show next! And until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.

  6. Sep 14

    Episode 19: What Losing a Parent Teaches You About Life and Legacy

    Navigating the First Year of Loss, Childhood Athletic Sacrifices, Fatherhood, and Finding True Impact In 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 shift in priorities that comes with marriage and fatherhood. From childhood memories of long car rides to practice to speaking problems out loud to clear internal anxiety, this conversation offers a raw blueprint on honoring lost loved ones by living a purposeful life. 🔥 Master Your Game & Join the Academy • Join Padelbryant Academy: Stop guessing what to work on next. Get instant access to the 30-Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered Navigating the first year of losing a parent and processing griefHonoring loved ones by continuing to build a meaningful lifeChildhood tennis sacrifices: Long car rides, practice routines, and family disciplineTransitioning competitive drive from collegiate athletics into career and familyFatherhood and shifting life priorities: Balancing time, career, and relationshipsSpeaking problems out loud: A key strategy to resolve internal tension and anxietyLeaving a lasting impact through everyday positive interactions Key Takeaways The person you lost would want to see you carry on, live fully, and make them proudSpeaking problems and grief out loud helps process internal pain much faster than bottling it upCompetitive sports build a lifelong gear for handling pressure, work ethic, and family prioritiesTrue success in life eventually shifts from personal achievements to the daily impact you have on others Connect with the Host Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/Bryant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryantBryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93P Call to Action Where are you tuning in from? Leave your thoughts in the Q&A section below or send a message on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to follow the show and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify!

  7. Sep 9

    Episode 18: Why America Is Developing Athletes the Wrong Way | Mouratoglou Academy CEO

    Systemic Coaching Failures, Trophy Obsession, and Scaling 200 Padel Courts in America with Pascal Collard In 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 deep into why American youth sports prioritize short-term trophies over long-term technical mastery, the stark contrast between European 3-year coaching education and US 2-day certifications, how to build genuine trust with young players, and M Padel’s aggressive expansion plan to deploy 200 courts across major US cities. Master Your Game & Join the Academy: • Join Padelbryant Academy: Stop guessing what to work on next. Get instant access to the 30-Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered: • Why US coaching education falls short compared to European 3-year rigorous certifications • The deadly mistake of chasing youth trophies and UTR rankings over technical foundations at age 14 • Building player development like an architect: Repetition and systems over luck • The Mouratoglou methodology: Listening first, customizing delivery, and earning real trust • Assembling an elite coaching ecosystem: Female coaches, former pros, and mentor figures • M Padel’s expansion plan: Bringing 200 indoor courts to major US markets • How the USTA, public parks, and private clubs must collaborate to grow padel • What tennis must learn from padel: One serve, faster courts, music, and entertaining formats Key Takeaways: • Talent is secondary: World-class player development relies entirely on structured systems, repetition, and long-term planning • Real coaching trust is earned on the court when a player feels you are unlocking potential they couldn't reach alone • Young athletes learn faster by playing older, superior opponents and making mistakes, rather than winning easy trophies • Padel’s exponential growth in America will peak once it hits colleges, local city leagues, and public park partnerships Connect with Pascal Collard: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascalcollard1/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-collard-tennis Connect with the Host: • Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/ • Bryant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryant • Bryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93P Call to Action: Where are you tuning in from? Drop a comment below or send a message on Instagram to share your story and connect. Let us know who you want to see on the show next! And until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.

  8. Sep 7

    Episode 17: What Makes the Best Padel Players in the World Different?

    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 world's top four players (Tapia, Galán, Coello, Chingotto), why tennis and pickleball players struggle with completely different padel shots, the mental switch required to perform under tournament pressure, and his mission to build a world-class junior padel academy in Texas. Master Your Game & Join the Academy Join Padelbryant Academy: Stop guessing what to work on next. Get instant access to the 30-Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a global community of players improving with purpose: https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered What separates the top 4 padel pros in the world: Margin of error and purposeful shot selection Growing up in early Houston junior padel and competing across the US The international junior tournament hurdles that shaped his competitive drive Playing pro soccer in Europe and returning to commit 100% to padel • Tennis vs. Pickleball transitions: Overhead habits, lobs, and learning the bandeja/víbora Coaching the next gen: Building a thriving junior padel academy at PCA Houston vs. Austin vs. Miami: How padel culture differs across major US cities The mental shift: Mindset, trust, and breathing under high-stakes tournament pressure Key Takeaways World-class players do not hit unforced hero shots—every ball is played with tactical purpose True coaching impact comes from connecting deeply with a player’s personal learning style Work ethic and high energy are non-negotiable when building sports communities and climbing the national rankings Connect with the Guest  Instagram: @miguelangelo1124 (https://www.instagram.com/miguelangelo1124/) Connect with the Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padelbryant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033r50PpI0j57hS1uuB93P Where are you tuning in from? Drop a comment below or send a message on Instagram to share your story and connect. Let us know who you want to see on the show next! And until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.

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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 court. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalcedoBryant

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  • Creator
    Bryant Salcedo
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bryant Salcedo
  • Show Website
    Padel With Bryant

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