The introduction of Tiago Santos as the head coach of national padel team
As of early 2025 , Tiago Santos was appointed as the head coach of the Padel National Team. The move was part of an effort to advance the growth of padel in the country, with Santos bringing over a decade of international experience to the role. About Tiago Santos Background: Hailing from Portugal, Santos is an accomplished international padel coach.
Player experience: He previously played for the Portuguese national team and reached the #1 ranking in Portugal. International achievements: Santos holds a European gold medal for both individual and team competitions. Previous roles: Before joining the national team, he served as a Padel Head Coach and Director at the Champs Sports Club in Dubai. His coaching career also includes a best World Padel Tour (WPT) ranking of #124, along with 12 years of coaching experience.
