Publishers Note Taking Stock
By Jay D. Prince
When will an American squash player be World No. 1? That is the single most frequently asked question I have had since starting Squash Magazine in 1997—period.
For years, my matter-of-fact response...
From US Squash Big Wins
By Kevin Klipstein
Before we look ahead to the upcoming season and make major announcements, we have some remarkable achievements to celebrate for the 2009-2010 season. The first to mention, and perhaps the most significant,...
Amanda Sobhy… World Junior Champion
By Edgardo Gonzalez
Amanda Sobhy made her 17th birthday one to remember, winning the 2010 World Junior Championship in Cologne, Germany. “It’s the best birthday present anyone could ever ask for,” said Sobhy after winning...
Fry Replaces Fast on U.S. SQUASH Board of Directors
On July 1, 2010, John A. Fry officially joined the U.S. SQUASH Board of Directors as a Class 3 Director. Fry takes the place of outgoing Board member Eric C. Fast, whose term expired...
Gilly Lane
This is a first in a series of articles written by the top-ranked U.S Squash Professionals about their lives on tour. These articles will cover some of the players’ training routines, travel experiences, and...
SPA-tlight: Don Murphy
Don Murphy, Head Professional at Life Time Fitness (Austin, TX)
SM: Who first taught you the game?
DM: I started playing in 1964 at 11 years of age. My first and only coach was Andy Leung...
College Bound
Squash players have always been noticed for their amazing agility, speed, racket skills, and fitness. It’s no wonder Forbes Magazine ranked it number one in their article, “Ten Healthiest Sports.” However, increasing numbers of...
Bronzed in Australia
The United States squad took home an individual bronze medal as well as a team bronze at the 2010 World University Squash Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Led by newly named National Coach Paul Assaiante, the...
Women in Squash
By Kim Clearkin
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. This was clearly evidenced at our recent club championships. Our tournament director was tearing his hair out trying desperately to accommodate the requirements of...
Playing at Great Heights!
By Damon Leedale-Brown, Sports Scientist & Conditioning Specialist
Having recently returned from 3½ weeks of squash training camps with US Junior players in Colorado, and this week working with 4 players who are due to...