Jono O’Byrne
Social Media
Instagram: @jonoplayspadel
TikTok: @jonoplayspadel
Bio
Hi, I'm Jono O'Byrne, the person behind Jono Plays Padel.
My padel journey started in September 2025 when a few dads from my daughter's school booked a court to see what all the fuss was about. From that first session, I was hooked. What started as a bit of fun quickly became an obsession, and before long I was playing multiple times a week, entering leagues, travelling to different clubs and immersing myself in the sport.
As my passion for padel grew, I launched Jono Plays Padel. What started as a way of documenting my own journey soon evolved into something much bigger. My aim was to connect players, build a local community and help grow the sport in and around Northampton.
One of the things I'm most proud of is the monthly Americano tournaments I host. What started as a small idea has grown into a regular event attracting players from across the region, with all 56 places often selling out within hours of being released.
I also created Padel & Pints, a social event that captures what I love most about padel. While everyone enjoys the competition on court, the real magic is often what happens afterwards. Bringing players together for a drink, a chat and a laugh has helped create a genuine sense of community around the events.
Alongside this, I host Jono Meets, a social media series where I chat with players, coaches, club owners and personalities from across the padel world, sharing their stories and showcasing the people who make the sport so special.
Less than a year after picking up a racket for the first time, padel has become a huge part of my life. Through tournaments, content and community events, my goal is simple: to help more people discover the sport and experience the same enjoyment that I found from that very first game!