Fabien Le Saux: “Youth padel in Île-de-France is accelerating”

Present at Paris Major 2025 , Fabien LeSaux agreed to provide an update on the development of youth padel in Ile-de-France Coach, physical trainer, organizer and involved parent, he wears many hats to support the new generation.

The FIP Promises of Paris, an international showcase

A month and a half from FIP Promises Paris by WME , Fabien underlines the importance of this event for France:
"It's already a national recognition : France is now a key player on the padel scene. This tournament highlights the work undertaken by the federation, leagues and clubs Guillaume and JT, who are behind the project, have put in place a real driving force for the development of young padel.

Facing the Spanish or the Argentinians, the bar remains high: "They have 40 to 50 players per category , only three or four of us are really above the rest. But we are progressing quickly."

Fabien is particularly following Lucas et Marine , two promising youngsters. "Lucas has a chance in the U14s even though the level is enormous. Marin, partnered with Léon in the U12s, will discover this category. At these ages, a year's difference is enormous, both physically and in terms of experience."

French talents to watch

For the future, Fabien cites several names:

Sacha Huard from La Marre (U14)
Nathan Perrot (U16)
Marin Le Saux , who chose to leave tennis to devote himself fully to padel
But also the young people of the CNE as Sacha Devriendt et Elliot Mura without forgetting Olivier Guy de Chamiso , Or the recent French champions Feryel and Neila Bekhedda and Loann Jovasevic .

"We have a few players capable of shining in this international context. Now we need to give them the means to progress," he insists.

Fabien Le Saux: “Youth padel in Île-de-France is accelerating” — Credit Padel Magazine Clemence Leprun

The young Ile-de-France circuit: second edition

After an initial success beyond expectations, the young Parisian circuit returns for a second edition in 2026.

"We will have this year 8 main steps compared to 12 last year, but we are adding a new feature: a circuit challenge of 12 youth tournaments, aimed at new players and those discovering competition,” explains Fabien.

In total, more than 20 youth tournaments will be offered, with an opening to the category U12 : “Last year, we brought together nearly 120 players , an exceptional figure. And above all, a high female participation rate , with several active and successful players.

New projects: referents, interclub and structuring

The league is preparing new projects:

The constitution of a team of sector referents , in order to improve detection and significantly increase the overall training volume at the regional level.
The creation of first youth interclub , an ongoing project with Catherine Lefebvre .

The man with many hats

Beyond his role in the development of youth padel, Fabien Le Saux is also:

Fitness trainer et Manu Vives' coach
Photographer passionate
And especially involved father , since he accompanies the development of his son Marin.

"It all started from there. I followed Marin, then I realized that there wasn't enough being done for young people. I wanted to contribute and structure things."

Fabien, a former player himself, had to stop after an injury to his right hand: "It kept me away from the field, but I found a new path in teaching. Today, I thrive by supporting young people."

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.