About Us

Bringing the world’s fastest-growing sport to communities across the UK.
At Pulse Padel, we create welcoming venues where everyone can enjoy the game.

ABOUT PULSE PADEL

Pulse Padel is a family-run company with a passion for sport, community, and fun. Our experienced team brings together decades of expertise in coaching, sport management, events, and business to deliver first-class padel facilities.

We’re here to grow the game, inspire new players, and build vibrant padel communities across the country.

OUR VENUES

Our Team

A dedicated group of coaches, sports enthusiasts, and industry experts united by a love for padel.

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Martin Smickler

CEO (Kings Hill, Kent)

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Martin Smickler

CEO (Kings Hill, Kent)

Martin leads Pulse Padel with a focus on community, transparency, and growth. As General Manager and Head Coach at Sevenoaks Padel Centre, he combines hands-on coaching with strategic oversight. With 15+ years as Director of a successful recruitment firm and prior leadership in engineering and construction Recruitment, Martin also brings deep operational expertise across IT, HR, and finance. A qualified LTA Padel Coach and lifelong racket sports enthusiast, he’s also chaired Sevenoaks Badminton Club for over 15 years.
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Harry Knox

Director (Otford, Kent)

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Harry Knox

Director (Otford, Kent)

General manager at Tonbridge Golf Centre for over 5 years; Harry oversees the successful addition of padel tennis to the business and has assisted to build a large community on site with coaching, social and competitive offerings. Tonbridge Golf Centre also boasts a driving range, footgolf course and cafe. Harry is a keen sportsperson, regularly playing golf, football, cricket and padel tennis, and is also soon to be an LTA Padel Tennis Coach.
James Jones Operations Director (Tonbridge, Kent)

James Jones

Operations Director (Tonbridge, Kent)

James Jones Operations Director (Tonbridge, Kent)

James Jones

Operations Director (Tonbridge, Kent)

PGA Golf Professional for the past 30 years as a player and coach. Acquired the lease of Swanmead Golf Driving Range in 2001, completed a total refurbishment in 2006 creating Tonbridge Golf Centre. Since then adding multiple revenue streams and activities including Mr Mulligans Dino Golf, American Golf retail, InRange entertainment systems, Padel Tennis, Footgolf and a successful F&B offering. Thus making Tonbridge Golf Centre a unique entertainment destination. Other partnerships included Tunbridge Wells Footgolf and Global Ranges Ltd. Current directorships include Platform 26 Padel Ltd which is a new padel centre and London Golf and Padel Group Ltd a fresh enterprising group that specialises in bringing entertainment projects from conception to completion.

David Knox

Director (Otford, Kent)

David Knox

Director (Otford, Kent)

After a long and successful career in the city culminating with a senior position within J.P. Morgan Cazenove, he has gone on to build other businesses including an independent economic research consultancy and an impact innovation venture capital firm. David pursues other interests and has other directorships including in the voluntary sector and in particular involving young people and sport. He is a Masters hockey regional coach and national level manager and still plays hockey at a high level, plus has representative honours at numerous age group levels. On top of that is also a Chair of Golf at Wildernesse Golf Club.
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Terry Smallman

Director (Offom, Kent)

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Terry Smallman

Director (Offom, Kent)

Terry is the founder and owner of Castacrete Ltd, and has over 60 years experience in business, having built Castacrete up from scratch to the successful company it is today. One of Terry’s more recent acquisitions is Hawley Garden Centre in Dartford which will soon be home to its own Pulse Padel branch. In his youth Terry was an active badminton and squash player, and is a keen swimmer.
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John Self

Construction & Engineering Project Director (Mereworth, Kent)

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John Self

Construction & Engineering Project Director (Mereworth, Kent)

Highly successful local business owner and partner for multiple companies within Construction and Electrical Industries. Starting his career as a quantity surveyor, John has over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry. John has also owned and operated 2 successful leisure clubs in the UK. John’s first company was recognized as the 38th fastest growing company in the Sunday Times’ Fast Tract 100’ ranking in 2006.
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Nick Maw

Director (Kings Hill, Kent)

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Nick Maw

Director (Kings Hill, Kent)

Nick began his career in the design engineering industry, specialising in automotive and aviation sectors, he later transitioned into commercial and leadership roles. Over the past eight years, Nick has been immersed in the concrete manufacturing and importing industry, supplying high-quality natural stones and porcelains to the UK market. Outside of work, Nick has a long-standing passion for football and motorsport. Having played club football from the age of five, he now enjoys spending his free time on the golf course.
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Stephanie Smickler

Marketing Director (Kings Hill, Kent)

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Stephanie Smickler

Marketing Director (Kings Hill, Kent)

Experienced Business Development Manager with 18 years’ experience organising high-profile international corporate marketing programmes and events.
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Elliott Self

General Manager (Mereworth, Kent)

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Elliott Self

General Manager (Mereworth, Kent)

Certified Yoga Instructor with vast experience running and managing training classes, both privately and for major gyms / rackets clubs. He is well known in Kent and has a large client base and following. A rackets enthusiast and also soon to be a qualified LTA Padel Tennis Coach.
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Keira Smickler

Social Media & Community Engagement (Kings Hill, Kent)

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Keira Smickler

Social Media & Community Engagement (Kings Hill, Kent)

Keira is a final-year Marketing student with certified expertise in digital marketing and social media strategy. She brings a fresh, creative lens to Pulse Padel’s online presence—crafting content that reflects the energy, inclusivity, and spirit of our growing community. A passionate player of padel, badminton, and table tennis, Keira understands the culture from the inside out. Her instinct for storytelling and trend-spotting helps Pulse Padel connect with players and partners in meaningful ways—whether it’s through reels, match highlights, or behind-thescenes team moments.

FAQs

Still have questions? All our clubs are here to help…  

We’re a local, family-run company passionate about bringing the fastest-growing sport in the world to communities across the UK. Our team combines experience in sport, coaching, business, and events to create welcoming padel venues for everyone.

We have exciting venues open and more in development across Kent and the UK. Each club is designed to offer top-quality courts, coaching, and a vibrant social atmosphere.

Alongside court hire, we run coaching sessions, social matches, tournaments, and events for players of all ages and levels. Many venues also have great on-site facilities, from cafés to retail areas.

You can join in by booking a court, signing up for coaching, entering social play, or even partnering with us to bring padel to your area. Just get in touch — we love welcoming new players and partners.

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