The Joy of Padel podcast with Alex Inglot
Welcome and Introduction
- Minter Dial welcomes Alex Inglot to the podcast, “The Joy of Padel.”
- Discussion about Alex’s presence in the padel community and his podcast, “All the Angles.”
Alex Inglot’s Sporting Journey
- Alex shares his early start in tennis, competing with his younger brother, Dominic Inglot.
- Transition from tennis to volleyball, influenced by his Polish maths teacher.
- Achievements in volleyball, playing at the highest level in the UK until a shoulder injury.
Introduction to Padel
- Alex’s shift to padel, inspired by his brother’s interest in the sport.
- Began playing padel in early 2023, bringing his coordination and skills from tennis and volleyball.
Professional Background
- Alex’s career trajectory from corporate law to sports law and administration.
- Roles in the sports industry, including communications and international relations around the Olympic space.
- Experience with Sportradar and serving on the ATP board as a player representative.
- Current role as the commissioner of a major esports league.
Padel Playing Style
- Alex describes his aggressive playing style, comfort at the net, and challenges with mastering certain shots.
- Comparison with his brother’s skills and their occasional games together.
The Business of Padel
- Insights into the business side of padel, highlighting the excitement and opportunities in the sport.
- Challenges in assessing the credibility of new ventures and the importance of due diligence.
- Discussion on the hype surrounding padel and the need for sustainable growth.
Padel’s Global Expansion
- The impact of private equity and the importance of balancing short-term gains with long-term growth.
- Lessons from the Swedish market and the need for careful planning and investment.
- The role of technology in padel’s growth, making the sport accessible and social.
Podcast “All the Angles”
- Alex’s motivation to create a business-focused padel podcast, bridging the gap between legacy markets and new frontiers.
- Collaboration with Hexagon Cup to enhance the podcast’s reach and content.
- Goals for the podcast: providing valuable insights, fostering connections, and addressing key issues in the padel business ecosystem.
Audience Engagement
- Encouragement for listeners to provide feedback and suggest topics or guests for future episodes.
- Contact information for Alex and the podcast, inviting audience interaction and engagement.
Conclusion
- Minter Dial wraps up the episode, thanking Alex for his insights and contributions to the padel community.
- Information on how to find and follow the podcast “All the Angles.”
To find out more about Alex Inglot:
- Listen to Alex’s podcast All the Angles, powered by the Hexagon Cup, here
- Send an email directly to Alex
- Find or follow on YouTube
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About the host: Minter Dial
Minter Dial is an international professional speaker, author & consultant on Leadership, Branding and Transformation. His involvement in sports has been a lifetime passion. Besides playing 18 years of rugby, captaining athletics teams, coaching tennis and playing squash for his university, he’s been a lifelong player of padel tennis, starting at the age of 10, from the time of its very first public courts at the Marbella Club in 1974.
Then, after a successful international career at L’Oréal, Minter Dial returned to his entrepreneurial roots and has spent the last twelve years helping senior management teams and Boards to adapt to the new exigencies of the digitally enhanced marketplace. He has worked with world-class organisations to help activate their brand strategies, and figure out how best to integrate new technologies, digital tools, devices and platforms. Above all, Minter works to catalyse a change in mindset and dial up transformation. Minter received his BA in Trilingual Literature from Yale University (1987) and gained his MBA at INSEAD, Fontainebleau (1993). He’s author of four award-winning books, including Heartificial Empathy 2nd edition (2023), You Lead (Kogan Page 2021), co-author of Futureproof (Pearson 2017); and author of The Last Ring Home (Myndset Press 2016), a book and documentary film, both of which have won awards and critical acclaim.
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