After more than ten years at the helm of the Spanish women's team, Icíar Montes decided to pass the handA powerful, almost symbolic announcement, in a period where Spain continues to dominate world padel without challenge.

A decade of stability and domination

For more than ten years, Icíar Montes embodied the continuity, the rigor and requirement within the Spanish women's national team. Former world number one for twelve seasonsShe never left padel, simply swapping the paddle for the role of and conductor.

Under his leadership, Spain has won everythingWorld Championships, Europe… no major competition did not escape the notice of a group that she knew shape, renew and evolve with intelligence. Of historical frameworks French promising young facesMontes has been a part of every generation. without ever breaking the balance.

The latest symbol of this domination: the final of the last European Championships, won against the FranceAnother victory, almost commonplace given the circumstances. the gap seemed obviousbut which perfectly sums it up the Montes era.

Spain - France Euro 2025 Final

A coach, but above all, a role model

Beyond the titles, Icíar Montes leaves behind a method and total cultureShe knew how to manage locker rooms full of talents, strong personalities and statuses that are sometimes difficult to reconcile. Alejandra Salazar, Lucia Sainz, then the new faces like Claudia Fernández, Andrea Ustero ou Martina Calvo have all evolved within a framework clear, structure, where therequirement went hand in hand with the confidence.

Its farewell messageThe post published on social media accurately reflects this approach: lucid, humble, thankfulShe acknowledges her mistakes. values ​​its players and reminds us of an obvious fact that is too often forgotten: It is they, on the track, who write history..

His departure is not like a fuite nor to a breakingRather, at the logical end of a perfectly controlled cycle.

Do they really need a new coach?

It is the question everyone is asking, even if few dare to state it so bluntly. Given the current level of Spanish players abysmal gap with other nations and bench depth which Spain has, is it really necessary to have "pilot in the plane" ?

The Spanish collective is experiencing its memorized automatisms the leaders are identifiedthe roles well defined, And the deeply ingrained winning cultureIn this context, selection sometimes seems to function as a machine already running at full speed.

It remains to be seen whether the next person to lead the team will have to to leave one's mark… or simply be careful not to break anything.

Euro Padel 2025 – Spain retains its European crown, France leaves with a fine silver medal

A page is turned, the legacy remains

Icíar Montes leaves the women's national team through the front door, With a spotless record and unanimous respectHer legacy extends far beyond titles: she has structured a domination, installed a mentality and left a team at the top of his game.

Spain continues to move forward, strengthened by its raw talent. But one thing is certain: the Montes era will remain as one of the most significant in the history of international women's padel.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 at Domaine De Clairis in Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his antoushiasme and his " Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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