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Sports Management Podcast #162 – Mark Hewlett, Soul Padel

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Mark Hewlett is the Co-Founder of Soul Padel. Mark has a background from food retail and has worked for Lidl in the UK for many years. In 2023 he decided to start Soul Padel, after seeing its potential as a sport on the rise. Soul Padel wants to bring padel to people from all walks of life and democratize the sport and ensure all-comers can pick up a racket.

Sports Management Podcast #162 Mark Hewlett – Co-Founder, Soul Padel

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