Coaches

Position: Elitesquash + UWE Head Coach

Age: 39

Born: Exeter, Devon

Coaching: John came through the Elitesquash junior program many years ago and now flourishes as a coach. Over the last 10 years he has taught adults and Juniors of all levels individually, in groups and in camps, from beginners to advanced. In his role as UWE Squash Head Coach he works closely with our aspiring young professionals.

Goals: To continue to grow the UWE Squash Program and maintain its standard as the best university program in the country, Win the British Masters O40s.

Junior: Devon County junior team Under 17 and Under 19 age groups, Inter-County Finals Winner

Senior: Represented England Over 35s, Avon County Captain, Avon County Champion

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Position: Director and Founder of Elitesquash

Age: 53

Born: Exeter, Devon

Coaching: Over 20 years coaching experience with a proven track record of producing top players, including 3 x National Junior Champions and 13 x Regional Champions. Coach to Mohamed El Shorbagy for 15 years, helping him to 50 months at World No.1 and World Championship and British Open titles. Currently coaching World No.10 Eain Yow Ng, and World No.4 Olivia Weaver.

Goals: For elitesquash to provide the best possible coaching environment for all levels of player. On a personal level to continue to grow and improve as a coach helping each player realise their full potential.

Junior: Reached England under 19 number 1. British Open Junior runner up. Captained England to win the home internationals.

Senior: British Open Champion Over 50s. Winner: Italian open, Czech open, New York open. Barcelona open and Swiss open. Highest world ranking: 52 Highest U.K ranking: 15.

Position: Assistant coach

Age: 26

Born: Singapore

Senior: HWR 81 2 x PSA titles 7 x Singapore national champ

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Position: Assistant coach

Age: 27

Born: Exeter, Devon

Coaching: Tom came to Elitesquash through doing a PhD at UWE, starting as team manager before progressing to assistant coach under John Welton. This has included 1-to-1 with players including Ahmed Rashed and Hannah McGugan. He works with UWE and local Bristol players achieve their squash goals on and off court.

Goals: To help players of all abilities grow their game mentally, physically, technically, and tactically.

Junior: Devon U15, U13, U11. National Schools finalist.

Senior: University of Cambridge first team, UWE team manager and captain