Championing Accessibility in Padel with a Focus on Junior and Disability Pathways
Soul Padel is proud to announce a new, exclusive three-year partnership with Sue Morrison, a leading advocate for inclusive sports education. This collaboration represents a major step in Soul Padel’s commitment to making padel more accessible to children and individuals with disabilities, strengthening its What’s That Racket? Programme and developing a structured junior pathway into the sport.
Sue Morrison is an experienced LTA coach with a long-standing career in inclusive coaching. She has worked extensively in disability sport, developing methods and equipment that ensure accessibility for all. She is also the founder of LUSU Sports, an organisation that specialises in inclusive coaching and education, alongside her business partner and Manager of the Invictus Games, Louise Assioun.
Mark Hewlett, Founder and CEO of Soul Padel, commented:
“When someone very special crosses your path, you just have to work together. Sue Morrison is one of those rare talents – an expert coach with a natural ability to inspire and engage. From the moment we met last June, I knew we’d be working together in the future. Having Sue consult, guide, and develop for Soul Padel is something we are truly grateful for. Her passion for inclusivity and education aligns perfectly with our mission to make padel a sport for everyone.”
This partnership will see Sue Morrison work exclusively with Soul Padel for the next three years, focusing on junior and inclusive pathway development. Her expertise will be instrumental in expanding What’s That Racket?, Soul Padel’s initiative that provides free courts for schools and aims to introduce padel to the next generation. She will also help shape Soul Padel’s junior pathway into the sport, ensuring young players have the right support and opportunities to develop.
Beyond coaching, Soul Padel will take guidance from Sue across its operations, embedding inclusivity into everything from on-court programming to venue design. Her insights will help ensure that Soul Padel spaces are welcoming to all, with considerations for visual impairments and other accessibility needs.
Sue Morrison added:
“I’m over the moon about this partnership. Soul Padel’s passion for making sport accessible is something I truly believe in, and I’m touched by their investment in me and my work. I’ve spent 40 years coaching in the Stockport community, and it means everything to be able to give back, to bring my knowledge and experience home, and to create real opportunities for young people. We’re starting here in Stockport, refining our approach, and then we’ll be taking it out to Soul Padel’s other clubs across the country. Padel has the potential to be a sport for everyone—it’s social, fun, and can be less elitist than other racket sports. Through this partnership, we’ll build a pathway that starts in schools and leads to families and communities playing together. I can’t wait to see the difference we can make”
With Sue’s expertise, Soul Padel aims to set a new standard for inclusivity in padel, inspiring the industry to create more accessible opportunities for all players.
About Soul Padel
Soul Padel is dedicated to bringing the world’s fastest-growing sport to communities across the UK and beyond. With a strong focus on accessibility, quality, and community, Soul Padel is on a mission to make padel a sport for everyone – regardless of age, ability, or background.
Rooted in the belief that padel is more than just a game, Soul Padel champions the sport’s social and physical benefits, encouraging people to meet, play, and connect. Through strategic partnerships with leading organisations like Decathlon and Applied Nutrition, Soul Padel is building a network of high-quality courts, innovative events, and grassroots initiatives that introduce more people to the sport.
For more information about Soul Padel and its community initiatives, visit soulpadel.co.uk.
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Mark Hewlett
Email: mark@soulpadel.co.uk
Phone: 07961310078
Website: soulpadel.co.uk
