Double Down
by Amanda Sobhy
Most of you know me as a professional singles player. However, what you may not know is that I love to play doubles. No, I’m not talking about doubles on a singles...
Tactical Analysis
By Scott Devoy, U.S. National Junior Women's Coach
One of the biggest differences between players at lower levels compared to the upper levels can be seen in their variety of play—or lack of it. Whether...
The Value of Mental Skills Training and Assessment
By Amy Gross, Peak Performance & Mental Coach, www.pillars4performance.com
“In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.”
—Venus Williams
One...
Navigating the Mental Game: Enhancing Peak Performance in Squash Through Mindfulness
by Eric Zillmer & Madeline Barlow
Drexel University Sports Performance Center
Squash has specific features that set it apart from other sports. It is very fast, with the squash ball travelling upward of over 100 mph....
Zarett Rehab & Fitness: Cool It
By AJ Lam, MS, CSCS, PES supervisor & senior exercise physiologist at Zarett Rehab & Fitness and Joseph Zarett, physical therapist and founder of Zarett Rehab & Fitness
Post-exercise cooldown is an effective strategy to...
Beating Burnout
By Amy Gross, Peak Performance & Mental Coach
We live in a world that requires long hours of work without much time to unwind. Overscheduling, overtraining, overstimulation and chronic stress are commonplace. Finding opportunities for...
Solo Squash Doubles Practice
By Graham Bassett, US Squash Victor Elmaleh Director of Doubles
Squash provides the unique experience of being able to achieve meaning practice on court by yourself. Can you imagine trying to practice water polo by...
Breaking Through the Levels: Hardball Doubles
by Preston Quick
In this month’s issue, former World Champion Preston Quick describes the unique lingo and skills it takes to excel at every level of squash doubles.
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Players at the C level will benefit greatly...
Breaking Through: Conditioned Games
Players frequently limit their opponents to those of similar skill. However, conditioned games are a great way to level the playing field between competitors of varying levels of experience. Conditioned games place restrictions on...
Breaking Through the Levels: Age Groups
by Dominic Hughes, Owner of Berwyn Squash & Fitness and Ten-Time National Singles Champion
35+: Two Championships: At this age I was naturally fit and didn’t really train that hard, instead relying on my ability....