Community Building & Tech in Padel, with Duncay Maclay, Head of Padel at East Grinstead Padel Club
Welcome to another episode of the LevelTech Podcast, where Jethro Binns is joined by Duncan Maclay, Head of Padel at East Grinstead Padel Club.Duncan brings a thoughtful perspective on community building, tech stack decisions, membership models and what it really takes to create stickability in a competitive leisure market.Today, he joins us to share how East Grinstead has approached growth, why they made deliberate choices around technology and ownership, and what lessons other clubs can learn from their journey.
29 May 2025
What Makes a Great Padel Venue? With Mark Hewlett from Soul Padel
Mark Hewlett, Founder & CEO of Soul Padel, discusses the growth of padel in the UK and the key ingredients for building great venues with host Jethro, emphasizing technology and community in this interview.
27 Mar 2025
The Opportunities and Challenges within UK Padel with Sam Kemp from R3 Sport
In this episode we are joined by Sam Kemp, Managing Director at R3 Sport. Jethro and Sam dive into a fun conversation around the current state of UK padel, and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. As well as the role of tech, ratings and competitions that will shape its future. We also explore R3 Sports's ambitions and the wider trends that are influencing the sports' development.
5 Dec 2024
Exploring the Landscape of Racket Sports in the UK with Andy Burgoyne
LevelTech Podcast host Jethro Binns explores the modernisation of grassroots racket sports in the UK with Andy Burgoyne, Head Tennis Coach at the Limpsfield Club.
10 Oct 2024
From Squash Player to Sports Tech Entrepreneur with Morten Wiegandt
In the latest episode of the LevelTech Podcast we are joined by Morten Wiegandt, a former Danish Squash Champion who has transitioned from a successful world tour career into the tech world with a remarkable impact. Morten is the founder of Sportyfriends and Padel iQ. Jethro and Morten discuss their experiences of the sports-tech landscape and give their thoughts on what the future holds for squash, padel and more.
9 Aug 2024
Exploring the rise of Pickleball with Karen Mitchell
In the latest episode of the LevelTech podcast, we are joined by Karen Mitchell, the Chair of Pickleball England. Jethro and Karen have a interesting discussion about the rise of Pickleball, from upcoming tournaments to the technology used to grow the sport in England and beyond.
27 Jun 2024
Using Technology to Enhance Communities and Break Down Barriers within Squash with Thomas Eccles
On this episode of the LevelTech Podcast, we are joined by Thomas Eccles, Co-Founder of Girls in Motion and member at Wigan Sports Club.
Jethro and Tom discuss a range of vital community-focused topics including the goal of increasing female and junior engagement in squash, the lessons learnt from the COVID recovery, and the exciting potential of technology to shape the sport.
2 May 2024
Collaboration, Investment and Growth: Fuelling the Future of Squash with Alex Gough
In this episode of the LevelTech Podcast, we are joined by CEO of the Professional Squash Association (PSA), Alex Gough. Jethro and Alex discuss important topics within the squash world including recent investments, what the Olympics means for squash, successful collaborations the PSA engage in, and how we can all get onboard and fuel the future of the sport.
9 Apr 2024
The Rapid Ascent of Padel with Roxy Keshavarz
In this episode we turn the spotlight to the sport that is capturing hearts and minds all over the world, Padel. We are joined by Roxy Keshavarz, Head of Padel at Rocket Padel Bristol who gives insight into the explosive popularity of the sport and we explore Padel's connections with community and technology.
19 Mar 2024
Squash in the Olympics: A Catalyst for Grassroots Growth? with Mark Williams
Jethro Binns is joined by a very special guest, the CEO of England Squash, Mark Williams.
27 Feb 2024
The Importance of Building Communities in Squash with Richard Millman
Jethro Binns is joined by Richard Millman to discuss the development and nurture of communities from the local grassroots of squash to a global level. Richard is a lifelong squash professional, a former professional player and former US national team coach.
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