Publishers Note Systematic Ratings
By Jay D. Prince
For several years now, I’ve been arguing in favor of making more and more of our “competitive” matches count toward ratings and rankings with US Squash. For those of you who...
Publishers Note Enjoying the Moment
By Jay D. Prince
Looking back over the past ten years, it is hard for me to believe that this is the 100th time I’ve sat down to write my Publisher’s Note. I suppose the...
Publishers Note Motivating Factors
By Jay D. Prince
So how many times have you played the same opponent with a fair amount of success, only to have him/her waltz into a tournament and crush you—seemingly out of nowhere? It’s a...
Publishers Note For the Fun of It
By Jay D. Prince
You know what I really love about watching kids play—whether sports or just on the playground—particularly those under the age of 16? It is the fact that most of them are...
Publishers Note A Child’s Choices
By Jay D. Prince
Eleven years ago. I sat down to write a proposal for the then USSRA in hopes of starting a new publication for squash in the United States. At the time, I...
Publishers Note Defining Moments
By Jay D. Prince
Ever had one of those moments when you take a step back from the sports activities your children are participating in and realize how much about life we can learn from...
Publishers Note What You Want
By Jay D. Prince
So how many of you have taken a few moments to reply to Jeannie Blasberg’s request for your thoughts on what your friends (and you) would want from a membership in US...
Publishers Note Reality Check
By Jay D. Prince
Last month I told you I was “back in the saddle again.” That may be true, but it’s been more like being bucked off of a bronco. While I can honestly...
Publishers Note Back in the Saddle Again
By Jay D. Prince
It’s been seven months. Okay, seven months, twenty-one days, twelve hours, since my last match as a right-handed squash player. But who’s counting? Okay, me. After months of waiting around to...
Publishers Note Relevant as Slide Rulers?
By Jay D. Prince
A recent email from Bob Hanscom, longtime teaching pro at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, directed me to a Jan. 16 posting on the “Let’s Talk” page at SquashSite.co.uk. A poster...