In this episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with Kari Gunnarsson, the visionary CEO and former top-100 badminton pro behind Clutch, the most innovative AI camera system built specifically for Padel. Kari shares the incredible journey from building AI tools for elite badminton coaching during the COVID lockdowns to launching Clutch across 15+ countries.

Discover how Clutch is revolutionizing padel with:

• Instant match highlights and performance insights
• Real-time AI analytics for coaches and players
• Seamless QR code court activation and mobile access
• Affordable pricing for clubs and players
• Built-in tools for training, social media sharing, and even automated ratings

Kari breaks down how the tech works, what sets Clutch apart from other smart cameras, and why AI-powered video is becoming as essential as floodlights in the modern padel club.

Whether you’re a player, coach, club owner, or just obsessed with innovation in padel, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and a glimpse into the future of the sport.

🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms.
📲 Brought to you by Padel Smash Academy.

In this inspiring episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast, Cesc & Julian sit down with a true Padel pioneer and rising star: Adrian Reino and his daughter Ornella Beltramino, the current #1 ranked female junior player in the United States.

Adrian shares the remarkable journey of opening the first-ever padel club in the U.S. back in 2009, building a community before anyone knew what Padel was. From putting up nets on empty courts and advertising in newspapers to shaping the roots of the sport in Florida—his story is one of passion, sacrifice, and vision.

Then, we meet 11-year-old Ornella Beltramino, who is quickly making waves in the international Padel scene. Training in Spain with one of the world’s top academies and mentored by none other than Paula Josemaría, Ornella opens up about:

• Her transition from tennis to padel
• Competing in tournaments with 800+ teams
• Representing the U.S. in the upcoming Junior World Cup
• Her daily routine, sacrifices, and big dream: becoming #1 in the world

It’s a powerful conversation about family, legacy, and chasing greatness—this is a must-listen for every padel fan.

🎧 Tune in now and remember the name: Ornella Beltramino.

In this follow-up interview, Cesc and Julian sit down once again with Nalle Grinda, co-founder and Chief of Padel at Padel X, to explore how one of the most ambitious padel projects in the U.S. has grown since our last chat — when construction had just wrapped.

From hosting the largest tournaments in U.S. padel history to training the next generation of American talent, Padel X has become a cornerstone in the sport’s development across South Florida and beyond.

In this episode, Nalle shares:

• What’s worked (and what’s surprised him) in year one of Padel X
• Why Padel X focused on player experience first — from turf to lighting
• Why nurturing youth talent is key to preparing the U.S. for the Olympic stage
• The future of padel in America and the bold expansion plans ahead
• Whether you're a club owner, player, or padel investor, this episode is a masterclass in building something truly impactful.

🎙️ Listen now and find out why Nalle says the sky's the limit for padel in the USA.