About The Pad Sarasota

My favorite place after my own home.

— Edward Fajardo

With a perfect 5.0 rating across every single review, The Pad Sarasota has quickly established itself as the Gulf Coast's premier padel destination. Founded by former college athlete Ellie Berdusco, this facility brought indoor padel to the Sarasota-Manatee region in late July 2024.

The Courts

The Pad features 4 indoor padel courts plus a Volley trainer within a 19,000-square-foot converted warehouse. The 28-foot ceilings are specifically designed for padel play, where lobbing is a key element of the game. As founder Ellie Berdusco explains: "In padel, a big element of the game is the lob. It's a lot of rushing to the net and then getting lobbed and having to defend."

The brand-new courts are praised for their quality:

Great location brand new courts high quality facilities and great people!

— Sven Groeneveld

Programs & Coaching

The Pad offers programs for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced players. Their super trainers help players develop their game:

I started not knowing anything, never played a racquet sport to now having friends that meet up regularly and play. It's quite addicting and fun.

— Edward Fajardo

I'm a long time tennis player at age 65 and now a convert to Padel. So much more fun than tennis. Longer points and easy on the body.

— Kevin Frazier

The Experience

What makes The Pad special is its inclusive, community-focused atmosphere. The sport itself is described as "forgiving"—allowing players of varying skill levels to enjoy playing together:

I've played racquetball and tennis a lot and dabbled with pickleball. This is hands down better than any of those. So much fun and so forgiving.

— Dave Andrews

The facility includes socializing areas with tables and chairs, clean bathrooms, and a warm, friendly vibe.

Location & Getting There

Located at 1660 Bio Tech Way, The Pad is conveniently situated near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with easy parking. Memberships are available with unlimited play options.

Book Your Court

Visit book.thepadsarasota.com to reserve courts or learn about membership options.