10/16/2026
Player of the Month: Jill Wheeler 🎾💙
If you’ve been around Smash Padel since the beginning, chances are you already know Jill. And if you don’t, give it about five minutes on court — she’ll make sure you feel like part of the group. 😄
Jill has been one of the anchors of our community since we first opened our doors, and let’s just say this recognition is LONG overdue! Always smiling, always chatting, and always happy to be on court, Jill brings the kind of energy that makes everyone around her feel welcome. She’s the definition of a community builder, and we’re so lucky to have her as part of the Smash family.
Although Jill travels often, when she’s home, you can bet she’s finding every opportunity to get on court. Whether it’s stacking a lesson and gameplay in the same day, showing up straight from Pilates 💪, or squeezing in a late-evening match, she always finds a way to get her padel fix — and encourages others to join her along the way.
But don’t let that smile fool you… Jill is serious about improving her game! 🤩 If she decides her backhand needs work, she’ll keep grinding until it becomes a strength. That determination to challenge herself and keep getting better is genuinely inspiring.
And Jill’s contributions don’t stop at the court. She was the mastermind behind our inaugural pre-padel yoga flow ahead of a mixed doubles tournament, bringing a fresh, fun change of pace to our morning programming. 🧘🏼♀️ From yoga mats to padel rackets, she’s always finding new ways to bring people together!
Jill, we love having you as part of our community and couldn’t be happier to celebrate you as our September Player of the Month! 💙
Wishing you the best of luck on your upcoming travels to Mexico 🇲🇽 — we’ll miss your smile, your energy, and your presence on court. But don’t stay away too long… Smash Padel is waiting for your return! 🎾☀️
