Peaking for Major Events
By Peter Nicol
I found out the hard way how difficult it is to play and be successful in major events. As a young professional, there were really only two recognized major events—the British and...
Attacking the Back Court
By Peter Nicol
I was always classed as a defensive, counter-attacking player. However, this was not how I saw myself at all—well not exactly. I understood that my best way of competing and beating other...
Movement and Shot Mechanics: Full Court Press!
By Richard Millman
Continuing with the subject of movement on court, let’s turn our attention to the “Full Court Press.” This term, often used in basketball but used in practice in many sports, refers to...
Different Strokes For Different Folks!
By Peter Nicol
Having just played in two Legends of Squash events with the best players of a generation, I was struck by how different each player was. Their personalities were so varied and, therefore, the way they played...
Fundamentals Are Critical
By Peter Nicol
As I now coach year-round, I recognized the importance of taking players I work with to this year’s Tournament of Champions at Grand Central to watch and learn from the best players in the world....
A Few Things I’ve Learned in 2013
By Peter Nicol
As a player I prided myself on trying to learn from every possible avenue—from the best coach in the world, my opponents, and to a club player who observed a specific weakness in my game....
Summon Your Angel to Stifle Your Devil
By Richard Millman, Owner- The Squash Doctor Corporation
You need a positive Mantra from your personal Angel. Something simple and non critical. Something that helps you to get your maximum edge. For me it’s one...
Angels and Demons
By Richard Millman, Owner - The Squash Doctor Corporation
Which of these two are whispering in your ear when you are under pressure?
Before you ever step on to the competitive Squash court, a competition has...
Turning the game upside-down and back to-front: a new look at priorities in the...
By Richard Millman, Owner- The Squash Doctor Corporation
Over the past few years that I have been writing this column I have had the honor and privilege of meeting many of you who read it and...