Begin by Asking Why
by Richard Millman
I started coaching in 1977 at the Hunter Squash Club in Norwich, the capital city of the county of Norfolk in England. I had attended Gresham’s School, a boarding school in Norfolk,...
Hey Ref: October 2018
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF I referee a fair amount and I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that there seems to be a lot more no lets given for access interference situations, way...
Power of Positivity: The Advantages of Positive Self-Talk
By Bailey Bondy, toughminds.net
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t—you’re right.”
—Henry Ford
Positive thinking is one of the many important tools to have in your toolbox, and one that can always be...
Back to the Basics Efficient and Effective Warm-Up Strategies
By AJ Lamb, MS, CSCS, PES Supervisor / Senior Exercise Physiologist of Zarett Rehab and Fitness, Joseph Zarett, Physical Therapist, Founder of Zarett Rehab & Fitness
Every elite-level athlete understands the importance of preparing the...
Drills for Doubles: Get the Most Out of Your Game
By Aidan Harrison
Most of the focus of teaching professionals is on the juniors but if you can build a vibrant adult doubles program at your club and make it fun, it builds an extra...
Navigation
By Richard Millman
From our very earliest days, we learn how to navigate our way around the world. As we grow up we are almost unconscious of this extraordinary ability as we make our way...
Curb Your Appetite
By Candace Chemtob
Hunger is complicated. A Harvard endocrinologist explained it: “The fundamental role of hunger is to drive us to seek and consume food.” In the days when food was scarce, hunger was important...
Easing up on Expectations
By Amy Gross, Peak Performance & Mental Coach
Setting expectations places unnecessary demands on an athlete’s performance. Going into a match thinking, “I should win” or “I’ll probably lose” or “I’m not going to play...
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...
Foot Fault? You’re Calling a Foot Fault?
It’s one of the very first things you learn when you begin playing squash. After figuring out about all the confusing lines on the court, you are told to start a point by serving...