SquashWest Summer Sessions are designed to improve the skills of new players while increasing confidence on the court. Emphasis is placed on good sportsmanship.

We will be implementing two different training sessions daily, Monday through Friday, to better cater to the needs of our athletes. The morning session, called the Quick-Start Future Stars Program, will run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The afternoon session, called the Next-level Elite Training Camp, will cater to our advanced students who are aiming to elevate their game to the college level will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This session is open to high school athletes, college players, and adults with a US Squash rating of 4.0 and above.

Future Stars
Morning Session 1
Squash

9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday-Friday
June 19 – June 23, 2023

Future Stars
Morning Session 2
Squash 

9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday-Friday
June 26 – June 30, 2023

Future Stars
Morning Session 4
Squash

9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday-Friday
July 17 – July 21, 2023

Future Stars
Morning Session 5
Squash

9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday-Friday
August 7 – August 11, 2023

Elite Training
Afternoon Session 1
Squash

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
June 19 – June 23, 2023

Elite Training
Afternoon Session 2
Squash

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
June 26 – June 30, 2023

Elite Training
Afternoon Session 4
Squash

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
July 17 – July 21, 2023

Elite Training
Afternoon Session 5
Squash

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
August 7 – August 11, 2023

Coaches

Gary Gargan – Head Pro, Zimbabwe National Team, Tufts Assistant Coach
Belkys Hazzard – PSA Touring player, Ecuador National Team.
Matt Sidaway – PSA Touring player, Junior British National Champion, English National Team.
Grant Wiggill – World’s most interesting man. Also plays Squash.
Chris Mach – Concord Academy Varsity Coach, Connecticut College varsity athlete

Our Focus

Movement – how to get to the ball with options.
Swing mechanics – generate racquet speed and control.
Tactics – what shot to play and when to play it.
Mental – how to prepare for a match, focus, resilience.

What to bring

• Squash racquets
• Squash goggles
• Squash shoes
• Running shoes
• Extra shirt
• Water bottle
• Lunch and a Snack

Sample of a daily session

Arrive at the courts 9:00 – 9:30
9:30 class begins, introductions, warmups
10: 00 – daily theme, demonstrations, students drilling
11:00 – games, matchplay
12:00 – wrap up and stretches
12:30 – Lunch break (end for half-day campers)
1:00 – Afternoon session begins, warmups and games
2:30 – Offence/defence, 50-up, other sports games
3:30 – Camp finishes
3:30 – 4:00 Camper Pick-up