Publishers Note Walks of Life
By Jay D. Prince
For 17 of the last 18 years, I’ve tried in vain to win a title in the U.S. Nationals/ Age Groups/Masters (yes, the tournament has been called all three). In fact, I’ve...
From US Squash “Huge” Aspirations
By Kevin Klipstein
After I took this job, one of the first people I talked with was a former boss and mentor of mine. He is also a squash player. He offered his formula for success...
Letters April 2011
Mutual Admiration
In Will Carlin’s recent piece about Mark Talbott (“Dinner at Eight”), his excellent observation about players of all three squash disciplines harmoniously and mutually-respectfully mingling in Grand Central that night may have been the most...
U.S. Junior Women’s Team
The team that will represent the United States at the 2011 Women’s World Junior Squash Championships has been finalized following the U.S. Junior Women’s Team Playoff that took place in Williamstown (MA), Apr. 8-10. Amanda Sobhy...
DeRoy and Ketcham Awards Presented
At the conclusion of the U.S. SQUASH Junior Gold Championships, the Association presented two of its most prestigious awards to outstanding members of the junior squash community.
The DeRoy Sportsmanship Award, presented annually to a ranked...
Lemmon’s Win Father-Son Championship
The team of George and George B. Lemmon (PA) defeated Scott and Will Simonton (NY) to win the Open division at the 2011 U.S. Father-Son Squash Doubles Championships in New York City. The Lemmon’s, who...
Wyant and Lungstrum Win Mixed Title
Tim Wyant (NY) teamed with Emily Lungstrum (NY) to capture the Open Division at the 2011 U.S. Mixed Doubles Squash Championships in Philadelphia, PA. The top-seeded duo defeated Philadelphians Ben Howell and Carrie Hastings...
Atlantic City Doubles Benefit
The urban squash movement is assuredly the major charitable effort of the US squash community, but many smaller, lower profiled initiatives occur each year. A new one is in Atlantic City.
Covenant House is a privately-funded...
From a Teenage Perspective
By Amanda Sobhy
Being the youngest on the tour has its advantages and disadvantages. Since I have only been playing professional tournaments for the past couple of years, I am usually playing against players who have been...
Winners of the 2011 U.S. Championships
U.S. Hardball Championships
Men’s Open: Preston Quick
Women’s Open: Fernanda Rocha
Men’s 20+: Dan Roberts
Men’s 40+: James Hewitt
Men’s 50+: Bryce Harding
Men’s 60+: Tefft Smith
Men’s 65+: Eric Berger
Men’s 70+: Theodore Marmor
Men’s 80+: Bill Wilson
U.S. Century Doubles Championships
Century A:...