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*FREE* Taster session date:
Thursday 11th September
*FREE* Taster session times:
Junior School: 16:00 to 17:00
Senior School: 17:00 to 18:00
Coaching sessions’ dates:
Term-time Thursdays (11 sessions): 18th September, 25th September, 2nd October, 9th October, 16th October, 6th November, 13th November, 20th November, 27th November, 4th December, 11th December
Coaching sessions’ times:
Junior School: 16:00 to 17:00
Senior School: 17:00 to 18:00
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About EliteSquash:
Founded by Hadrian Stiff, he is a world-renowned coach and has worked with many elite players including Mohamed ElShorbagy (5x World #1, former World Champion), Marwan El Shorbagy (former World #3) and Joelle King (former World #4). With his team, he has pioneered the EliteSquash method to develop players of all ages holistically and to their peak potential.
Successful squash alumni of Bristol Grammar School
Au Yeong Wai Iynn – Highest World #277, played for Singapore National Team, Won Bronze at National School Finals, Avon County Junior & Senior player
Ben Bickers – Top 50 England junior, Avon County Junior player
Henry Dunnill – Top 50 England junior, Won Bronze at National School Finals, Avon County Junior player
Freddie Foley – Top 30 England junior, Avon County Junior player
Ben Lawes – Top 20 England junior, Avon County Junior player
The Coaches:
Squash coaching will be led at Bristol Grammar School by experienced coaches and players, experts in the game and the EliteSquash method, qualified and insured by England Squash.
Tom Williamson, Lead Squash Coach for BGS and EliteSquash
Tom brings 20+ years of playing experience to his coaching practice. Currently completing a PhD, Tom’s career highlights include winning a Blue for the University of Cambridge vs. University of Oxford in the annual varsity and playing Men’s 1st string at Lancaster University during his BA. As a junior he achieved a 3rd place finish at U15 National Schools finals and played at 1st string for the Devon U15 team. He is a Level 2 England Squash coach and captains the University of the West of England Buccaneers teams in local and regional leagues.
Hannah McGugan, Assistant Coach for EliteSquash
Hannah, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been playing squash since the age of 8 and has just completed her BSc in Psychology at UWE. As a junior, Hannah was ranked #1 in Ireland and represented Team Ireland at The Five Nations and European Championships many times. At senior level, she played on the Irish Women’s Team at the recent World Championships in Hong Kong and European Championships in Poland. She is a Level 1 England Squash coach and is also President of UWE Squash Club.
Usually at nationals qualifying ( they are once per month ) there are ca 30 players. And my average was 22-27. Today i finished 15. And that was not some lucky draw or something. Also talked with my local coach , his opinion that my current level is 15-20. So in 2 month i jumped for ca. 10 positions!
Thanks again, Hadrian.
I wasn’t sure how well the virtual learning would work, however having completed both your workshops I have been blown away with what I have learnt. I have found I have learnt more over these workshops, than the on court coaching I have previously received. Even though the workshop was on movement & tactics the biggest points I have taken away is on the mindset (growth & fixed), balance and cost vs efficiency for my movement’
‘In one week my game improved so much that it’s almost unrecognisable. Hitting the ball more cleanly and moving more efficiently. Squash is even more enjoyable now. ‘ Josh Goldstein – Los Angeles.
What is truly exceptional, is their ability to not only get to the bottom of the issue but also, or primarily, to walk the player very quickly through the learning process to break old and implement new pattern. As for me, and I have been playing squash for 8 years now, I was really thrilled to be able to hit for the first time a decent backhand drive from back corner with a relaxed swing only after 1 or 2 training sessions. – Bristol camp 2018
Hadrian’s method is quite different from coaching I’ve had before in the style, a lot about improving the movement to make the game easier and how connecting the physical and mental sensations can help the whole body feel better and be more effective. It has helped me a lot in my career so far, not just on court but off court too! It helped a lot to get me into the top 3 and hopefully we won’t stop there!
If you are tired of same old same old with your squash coaching or are looking for something different then Elite Squash is for you. I came across Hadrian Stiff, who founded Elite Squash, a few years ago and was immediately struck by how different his approach to coaching is. Hadrian and his team have a holistic approach to sport, and specifically squash, which is focussed around freedom of movement and creativity on court.
Thank you very much for your personal comments, I can see and feel in myself, exactly what I am doing wrong now. It’s so good to have this constructive criticism. Hugely exciting. Thank you. I loved the course content and the relaxed manner that you delivered it. The strength and condition lecture was REALLY useful
John was patient and balanced the different abilities well, giving us all strong direction on how to focus on improving our game. Lunch was lovely. Loads of fun and laughter. Really liked the way John dealt with the mental approach to the game too.
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