Why do good tennis players sometimes struggle when they step onto a padel court? According to journalist and Biz Padel founder Rosa Jiménez Cano, one of the biggest mistakes is treating padel like an individual sport. Players chase quick winners, rush points, and overlook the most important person on the court: their partner. In this episode of Padel with Bryant, Rosa explains why padel requires a different mindset, what players can learn from the world's best, and what America must get right to build a sustainable future for the sport. Before founding Biz Padel, Rosa spent years reporting from Silicon Valley, interviewing influential figures in technology and business, including Peter Thiel. Today, she's bringing that same curiosity to the global padel industry. We explore how one lesson transformed her understanding of padel into what she describes as “chess inside a cage,” why she sees a padel partnership as a “minimum viable team,” and what she learned from interviewing world No. 1 Arturo Coello. Rosa also takes us inside the team-first culture of Madrid's M3 Academy, explains why padel in America must become more accessible to young players, and shares what inspired her to build Biz Padel. This conversation goes beyond padel technique. It's about teamwork over ego, learning to trust your partner, staying curious, and understanding what it takes to build something meaningful. Whether you're transitioning from tennis to padel, looking to improve your padel strategy, or interested in the future of the sport in America, there's something here for you. Improve Your Padel GameNot sure what to work on next? Inside PadelBryant Academy, you'll find the 30-Day Beginner Mastery Course, match analysis, live Q&A coaching, and a community of players committed to improving with purpose. Learn more and join us:https://www.skool.com/padelbryant Main Topics Covered• Why good tennis players sometimes struggle with padel strategy• The “minimum viable team” and why padel requires true partnership• How chasing quick winners can hurt your game• What Rosa learned from interviewing Silicon Valley entrepreneurs• How she discovered padel in Miami and launched Biz Padel• Why padel feels like “chess inside a cage”• What surprised Rosa about Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia• Lessons from Madrid's M3 Academy and its team-first culture• Why accessible courts, youth development, and scholarships matter for American padel• How patience, community, and collaboration can shape the future of the sport Key Takeaways1. Padel is a partnership, not an individual contest. Individual skills matter, but understanding your partner and building points together can make the difference.2. Tennis instincts don't always translate. Learning when to slow down, use the glass, and wait for the right opportunity is essential to improving your padel game.3. Great players never stop learning. Rosa's observations about Arturo Coello highlight the curiosity, humility, and commitment to improvement behind elite performance.4. The future of American padel depends on access. More opportunities for young players, accessible courts, and a stronger grassroots foundation will help the sport develop.5. Community is bigger than competition. The relationships we build through padel can matter just as much as the results on the court. Connect with Rosa Jiménez Cano & Biz Padel• Website• Biz Padel YouTube• Biz Padel Instagram• Rosa Instagram• Rosa X Connect with the Host• Bryant Instagram• Bryant YouTube• Bryant Spotify Call to ActionIf you came from tennis, what's been your biggest adjustment to padel? Share your experience in the comments. I read them and use your questions to help shape future conversations and coaching content. And if there's someone you'd love to see on a future episode of Padel with Bryant, let me know. Until next time, protect your inner peace like your life depends on it, because it does.
