You might go to Padel39 for the game, but the people and amenities are what will keep you returning. For Will Boyce, Founder and CEO, that’s the magic of a social sports club.
“Of course, if you love the sport, there’s a cost to playing it,” Will smiles. “But people come here for the overall atmosphere.” The Padel39 experience goes beyond the courts, with training, wellness amenities, hospitality, events, and plenty of opportunities to stick around and socialize before or after a game. They might go for a match and end up lingering over a drink, watching a game with others, or chatting with someone they just met.
“A strong community is people
-Will Boyce, Padel39
showing up, having a good time
together, and being present.”
Building that community takes intention. Will points to three pillars: the space itself, a well-trained staff, and programming that gives people reasons to come together. Players can find others at a similar skill level, join regular programming, take part in tournaments, or show up for everything from Pilates on the paddle court to evenings watching sports with friends.
The goal is to make Padel39 feel more like a welcoming social environment than just a place to book a court. It’s a low-pressure way to walk in without knowing anyone and have a built-in starting point for a conversation.
“A strong community is people showing up, having a good time together, and being present,” Will expresses. And many of those connections extend well beyond the club, as he has seen members become best friends, date, and even travel together.
The game may draw people in, but when those connections follow them off the court, that’s when a club starts to feel like community.
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