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RHINEBECK TENNIS CLUB • LEADERSHIP

MEET THE TEAM

The vision, leadership, and operational excellence building New York’s premier boutique padel sanctuary.

VOLEA PADEL CLUB

FOUNDER

The visionary bringing European boutique padel culture to the Hudson Valley.

Louis Thomas - Founder & CEO
Louis Thomas — Founder & CEO
PROFILE FOUNDER

1. What does your perfect day look like?

An espresso on Market Street, an intense 90-minute rally on Court 1 as the morning mist clears over Rhinebeck, and an al fresco farm-to-table lunch with friends.

2. You can invite 3 people to a padel game — who are they?

Roger Federer (for pure court elegance), Arturo Coello (for impossible smashes), and Steve Jobs (for the post-match design debrief).

3. What drives your vision for Volea?

Creating an understated sporting sanctuary where European padel culture meets the effortless warmth and beauty of Upstate New York.

Signed Louis Thomas
louis.thomas@volea.us
EXECUTIVE TEAM

LEADERSHIP

Pioneering the technology, player experience, and technical direction of Volea Padel.

Guille López-Blanco - Chief Technology Officer
Guille López-Blanco — CTO
PROFILE LEADERSHIP

1. What does your perfect day look like?

Fine-tuning instant court booking on my phone over morning coffee, a high-tempo backhand clinic on Court 2, and watching sunset rallies from the terrace at golden hour.

2. You can invite 3 people to a padel game — who are they?

Fernando Belasteguín (the ultimate padel legend), Carlos Alcaraz (for unmatched competitive grit), and Elon Musk (to analyze racquet physics).

3. What are you obsessively passionate about?

Frictionless player technology. Making reserving a court, joining an open match, and connecting with players as effortless and intuitive as hitting a clean smash.

Signed Guille López-Blanco
guille.lops@volea.us
Nacho Espinosa - Head Coach & Club Manager
Nacho Espinosa — Head Coach & Club Manager
PROFILE LEADERSHIP

1. What does your perfect day look like?

Early morning footwork drills as the court lights glow, watching a student nail their first fluid bandeja off the glass, and unwinding on the terrace.

2. You can invite 3 people to a padel game — who are they?

Paquito Navarro (for pure showmanship and celebration), Juan Lebrón (for lightning reflex defense), and Rafa Nadal (for relentless mental grit).

3. What is your coaching & club philosophy?

Master the glass, respect court geometry, and foster an inclusive, energetic club community where every match feels world-class.

Signed Nacho Espinosa
coaching@volea.us
OUR PHILOSOPHY

Built on Courts, Culture & Community

01

The Spirit of Padel

A social, kinetic sport designed to bring friends, family, and community together outdoors under the Hudson Valley sky.

02

Hudson Valley Sanctuary

The historic grounds of Rhinebeck Tennis Club, an effortless escape 90 minutes from NYC open from April through October.

03

Boutique Standards

Official Nike technical apparel, premium demo gear, and meticulous hospitality on and off court.

CAREERS & TALENT

Work With Us in Rhinebeck

We are always looking for passionate padel coaches, hospitality professionals, and court ambassadors to join our team for the season in the Hudson Valley.

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