What is Padel Social?
Padel Social is more than just a club — it’s a vibrant community built around the world’s fastest-growing sport. Blending the best of various racquet sports, padel is fast-paced, energetic, and irresistibly fun. Most importantly, it’s meant to be played and enjoyed together. At Padel Social, we welcome all skill levels and aim to foster a friendly, inclusive environment that captures the true spirit of the game. Come be part of the movement — and get in the game!
Meet the team
Peter Alonso Martinez
Partner and Program Advisor
Top-ranked USPA tour professional, Peter has been competing at the highest levels of the sport since he was a junior champion in Spain. With more than 25 years of experience in padel, we look to his expertise when developing all our coaching programs.
Jiri Jenicek
Head Coach and Director of Programming
JJ joins our team after building and managing his own padel club in his hometown of Prague, Czechia. An accomplished collegiate and professional tennis player, JJ now sets his sites on coaching and developing the padel community in the US.
Doug Katz
Operations and Events Manager
A Montgomery County native and seasoned local racquets professional, Doug is committed to fostering a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels. You can also count on Doug to help you plan your next corporate or private social event.
Partners
What’s next?
Padel Social’s first location is open now at Westbard Square in Bethesda — a seasonal pop-up with three outdoor courts where you can play, hang out, and enjoy the game. We’ll be here through fall 2025, so swing by while the weather’s good! And don’t worry — we’re already working on a permanent indoor location nearby. Padel is not going anywhere, and neither are we.