Las Vegas Padel: Scott Reddick's Adventure in Building a Premier Club (JOPS02E11)
Description
Joy of Padel with Scott Reddick
In this episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, I sit down with Scott Reddick, a passionate entrepreneur and padel enthusiast, at the P1 Padel Club in Las Vegas. Scott shares his journey from a competitive tennis background to discovering and falling in love with padel. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing the P1 Padel Club, emphasizing the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all players. Scott also touches on the club's efforts to grow the sport in the U.S., including hosting major tournaments and engaging with the local community. This episode offers insights into the burgeoning padel scene and the dedication required to foster its growth.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:02:54 - Scott Reddick's Background and Passion for Adventure
00:04:54 - Discovering Padel and Initial Experience
00:06:54 - The Addictive Nature of Padel
00:08:54 - Transitioning from Tennis to Padel
00:10:54 - Learning and Improving in Padel
00:12:54 - Starting P1 Padel Club in Las Vegas
00:14:54 - Challenges and Strategies for Club Management
00:16:54 - Marketing and Attracting New Customers
00:18:54 - Lessons Learned in the First Year
00:20:54 - Creating a Welcoming Club Culture
00:22:54 - Membership Models and Customer Engagement
00:24:54 - Adapting to Las Vegas Weather
00:26:54 - Hosting USPA Major Tournament
00:28:54 - Watching Professional Padel
00:30:54 - Padel vs. Pickleball
00:32:54 - Future Plans for P1 Padel Club Expansion
00:34:54 - Scott Reddick's Padel Game and Joyful Moments
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