Leadership
The board and committees supporting padel in Ireland.
PFI is led by a board and supported by committees covering coaching, officiating, competitions, juniors, inclusion, safeguarding, communications, and regional development.
Leadership at a glance
See the public leadership roles and the best route for federation enquiries.
Board leadership
The board provides public leadership and oversight for PFI federation activity.
Committee delivery
Committees support practical delivery across coaching, competitions, juniors, inclusion, safeguarding, and national pathways.
Contact route
General enquiries should use the public contact page so messages can be directed to the right person or area.
Board
The board supports the overall direction, governance, and accountability of Padel Federation Ireland.
- Naomi Nicholl - President/CEO.
- Joe Cabello - Gen. Sec/Treasurer/Honorary President.
- Suzanne Glynn - Board Member.
- Andrew Macken - Board Member.
- Majella Galligan - Board Member.
Sport and Development Committees
PFI committees support the main sport development areas that connect players, coaches, officials, clubs, juniors, and national programmes.
- Coaching: Alvaro Cabello, Jero Canas, David Garcia, Siobhan Murray.
- Officiating: Alvaro Cabello, Siobhan Murray, David Garcia.
- National Circuit/League/Competition: Alvaro Cabello, Artur Celeste, Mia Smyth, Jack Curran.
- Junior: Alvaro Cabello, John Brady, Anna Kurkul, Jack Curran, Siobhan Murray, Gonzalo Noguera, William O'Brien.
- Women in Sport: Anna Kurkul, Annie O'Reilly, Glenda Brady, Mia Smyth.
- Inclusion: Mia Smyth, Alonso Garcia, Jack Curran.
- University: Eoin Dunne, Jamie Dunne.
Governance and Support Committees
Additional committees and support roles help connect governance, welfare, national teams, communications, club representation, and regional development.
- Disciplinary: Suzanne Glynn, Joe Cabello.
- Seniors: Moya Ryan, John William Devine.
- National Team: Jero Canas, Alvaro Cabello, David Garcia.
- Social Media & Marketing: Joerg Steegmuller, Artur Celeste.
- Child Safeguarding & Vetting: Cristina Ruiz.
- Club Reps: TBC.
- Regional Development Liaison Officer: TBC.