After more than  ten years at the helm of the Spanish women's team ,  Icíar Montes  decided to  pass the hand A 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 the  requirement  within the Spanish women's national team.  Former world number one for twelve seasons She never left padel, simply swapping the paddle for the role of     and  conductor .

Under his leadership,  Spain has won everything World Championships, Europe…  no major competition  did not escape the notice of a group that she knew  shape ,  renew  and evolve with  intelligence . The  historical frameworks  to  promising young faces Montes 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  France Another victory, almost commonplace given the circumstances.  the gap seemed obvious but 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  culture She 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 the requirement  went hand in hand with the  confidence .

 farewell message The post published on social media accurately reflects this approach:  lucid ,  humble ,  thankful She 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  breaking Rather, 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 , the  abysmal gap with other nations  and the  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 identified the roles  well defined , And the  deeply ingrained winning culture In 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 respect Her 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 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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