Polly Thatcher

I'm a specialist padel marketing professional who has been involved in the growth of the UK padel market since late 2023 which is when I also started playing padel in the UK.

I've supported new club launches for three well known multi-site operators; Padel Hub, Padel4all and Padel People and am currently part of the project team bringing padel to Bell Sports and Rugby Park in the Forest of Dean, with their new padel club opening in November 2026.

Through Matchpoint Marketing, I lead on marketing communications, PR and launch activity, helping build awareness, generate excitement and establish new clubs within their local communities. I combine practical experience of launching padel venues with a passion for growing the sport and helping operators make an impact.  I also run regular Americanos at my local padel club and work as a 'padel activator' supporting 'intro to padel' and beginner padel sessions.  I play multiple times a week and live and breathe padel tennis and am thrilled to be part of this exciting developing sport here in the UK.