Andy Whipp
Ex-professional player, top level coach for 17 years and owner of AWsome Sports squash clothing. Andy was the regular on-court coach to world champion and world No.1 Laura Massaro, day-to day coach to world No.4 Stewart Boswell and Commonwealth bronze medallist Nafiizwan Adnan.
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Squash ball boxes should carry a warning- the double dot is killing the game
The slavish choice of using a double dot ball for every standard of play has gone on for far too long.
Coaches like myself, Nick...
Coaching and Development
Squash Matters: Distinguishing ‘growing pains’ in your active child
Most of us who are involved in sport will have come across boys or girls dealing with 'growing pains' in their knees or shins.
This...
Comment
Vicious cycle: the unspoken struggle of female squash players
Now seems like a great time to write about a topic I’ve been thinking about for the last few months. I want to champion...
News
Andy Whipp’s analysis of Mohamed ElShorbagy: Why The Beast is the best in the business
Mo’s the perfect player, because he’s always been willing to learn from his rivals
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I have always been a...
Comment
Andy Whipp: Video review nasties are ruining the game for everyone
Our star players (and the fans) deserve better than thisÂ
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
Squash has got to the stage where the standard...
Comment
Andy Whipp on Mostafa Asal: Cut out the gamesmanship and he could be squash’s biggest superstar
Raging Bull must be told to clean up his act
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I couldn't not write about Mostafa Asal this week,...
Fun Stuff
We’re back! To celebrate, Andy Whipp is giving away £100 worth of squash goodies
Answer Andy’s quiz to win some AWsome prizes for your club
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
Squash is back! After more than a year...
Growing the game
Equal prize money is just the start for growing women’s squash
PSA lead the way on funding ‘without cannibalising men’s events’
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I'm constantly thinking of ways to grow our sport...
Comment
Andy Whipp: Funding top referees is the missing link in world-class squash
Pay should reflect the pressure at the top level
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
In my eyes, squash is pretty much the perfect sport...
Comment
Andy Whipp: I’m not putting the boot in, but squash can learn a lot from women’s football
Women’s pro squash is better than ever, but the game needs huge help at grass-roots level
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
After reading Ed...
Comment
Geoff Hunt and Heather McKay launched the Aussie squash boom, and it’s time for the game to bounce back Down Under
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
While writing last week's column about international coaches, I mentioned legendary names like Rodney Martin, David Palmer, Stewart...
News
Andy Whipp: Coaches will follow the money but top nations need to hang on to their major assets
By ANDY WHIPP – Squash Mad Columnist
This week I wanted to have a look at elite professional squash players who have become coaches. Any...
News
Andy Whipp: After lockdown I’d love to bring back the fun and drama of Super League nights
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Correspondent
Lockdown has given us all plenty of time to daydream about all the things we miss most in...
Coaching and Development
Andy Whipp: Developing individual technique is far more important than creating squash clones
‘Every top Egyptian player has a very different, unique style’
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I am pleased to offer some advice on technique...
News
Andy Whipp: Focus on Fearless Fares and Southpaw Sobhy, two players who have used lockdown to improve
‘Astounding for players to perform at that level after 12 months of uncertainty and lack of competition’
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I think...
Comment
Andy Whipp: Are squash committees full of old men ruining the game? Absolutely!
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
Sport is a funny thing. Any sport wants to constantly grow in popularity ... and in wealth. Wealth,...
Comment
Now’s the time for England Squash to rescue and rebuild our sport at every level
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
Keir Worth’s decision to step down from his role as CEO of England Squash offers a great opportunity...
Comment
Big debate: Does College Squash help or hinder young professional players?
By ANDY WHIPP – Squash Mad Columnist
Now that the opinions from social media are in, let's take a look at Mazen Hesham’s Twitter debate...
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Andy Whipp: The secrets of Egypt’s success, from Ahmed Barada to today’s wave of champions who are dominating the game
Most of us know that Ahmed Barada was a trailblazer in squash and a huge factor in inspiring a whole nation to world domination....
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