Squash is an extremely demanding game requiring many elements to work together at the same time often at high speeds. Rallies can be short and points disappear quickly if your opponent takes charge. For this reason, we need to keep things simple in training and in matches. From the perspective of a coach, this is…

One of the hardest areas to maintain sustained growth in any country is in the junior programs. Avon squash, the county organisation for where elitesquash is based is making huge strides forward to help boost clubs and coaches to grow the sport. Recently, Seamus Singh our lead mini squash coach (and county chairman) proposed that…

Over the last 5 months, I have been subjected to many hours of play including lego, frisbee, paddleboarding, skateboarding and hide and seek for hours on end with our three very energetic young boys. Most of the time I have loved this although it took a while to really get into and reap the benefits…

Torquay squash club has been a pillar of the squash community in South Devon for forty years and during the last three years, elitesquash lead coach filip Madaric has moved into coach/manager role at the club. In this article he gives us an insight into how he has responded to the challenging situation when sitting in…

Mental wellbeing is a hot topic during these uncertain times as people of all ages find themselves faced with new challenges during lockdown which tests the mind in different ways to before. These challenges are hard for everyone from children to adults but can provide an opportunity for growth and innovation. Over the last two…