The United States Padel Association (USPA) is proud to announce the first official training session for the 2025 Absolute U.S. Women’s National Team, to be held in Las Vegas on April 25 before the Las Vegas Open, a USPA Major. (Women’s Draw April 26–27). The session will be led by Head Coach Richy Bailey and Assistant Coach Mariana Talarico, who are preparing to scout and develop talent ahead of the Pan American Championships in Chile this October.
The Las Vegas gathering is the first of three national scouting events aimed at assembling the top American talent to represent the U.S. on the international stage. Additional training sessions will take place in Austin (May 23) and San Francisco (August 1)—all prior to USPA 2000-level tournaments. These events are critical to expanding and refining the player pool for the women’s national team.
Who Can Attend?
The training session is open to all U.S. passport holders who have experience competing in USPA D1 Women’s tournaments or other elite-level circuits. Participants must also be available to travel to Chile from October 20–26, with the Pan American Absolute Championships taking place October 22–26, 2025.
Note: While Division 1 experience is recommended as guidance, the session is open to all qualified players who are committed to competing at the highest level.
To learn more and to register, click here.
Training Day Schedule – April 25, 2025
8:30 AM – Welcome, coach introductions, and program overview
9:30–11:00 AM – On-court technical and tactical training
11:00–2:00 PM – Group lunch and team-building activities
2:00–4:00 PM – One-set matches for live evaluations
Following the session, coaches will provide personalized feedback and discuss possible development pathways. Players may be directed toward Cat Libres events or other opportunities if further competitive experience is recommended.
Participation in this training does not guarantee a spot on the national team, and official selections will follow the criteria outlined on the USPA website.
Ready to Represent?
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and become part of Team USA’s growing international legacy. Even if you can’t make it to Las Vegas, two more chances to join the Absolute Team’s selection process are on the horizon.
