Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Coaching and Development

The Gevolution: A different way of helping squash players evolve and change

‘Research shows repetition is not always the best way to learn’  By TONY GRIFFIN - G Spot Squash and Coaching Analyst In July I Presented the...

Colombia to host WSF coaching conference

David Palmer and Sarah Fitz-Gerald lead coaching talks By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent   The World Squash Federation has confirmed that Colombia will host...

Squash Classroom project launches in Pakistan

Squash Classroom project backed by Australia’s sporting diplomacy policy By Squash Australia   The Pakistan Squash Federation has launched a new development initiative in collaboration with...

Squash and study brings winning results

Squash and academia partnerships in the UK By ROSANNA RADLINSKA - Squash Mad Columnist   As a parent of a sixth form student/squash player, I feel it is...

‘Choose the right squash ball to help players learn and enjoy the game’

In my opinion 90% of squash players are using the wrong ball. It drives me mad watching amateur and junior players using double yellow...

More podiums, please, say resurgent Scots

Paul Bell heralds new dawn in the North By MIKE GREGSON - Squash Mad Scottish Correspondent   These are heady days for Scottish Squash. As teams...

Last chance to apply for top job at Leicester

Leicester Squash Club, one of the leading clubs in the East Midlands with more than 300 members, are seeking a new Head Coach. Applications,...

Coaching with Hadrian Stiff: Timing and rhythm

Feel and flow come first By HADRIAN STIFF - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist   In the endless search for better ball striking, accuracy and control, the debate...

Love those lunges

British Open picture special by Patrick Lauson <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Lunging is a big part of a squash player's workload. The fact that...

Nick Matthew Academy can take juniors to the top

One Health sponsor world champion's Sheffield academy By FAYE ANDREWS   Squash superstar Nick Matthew has taken the first steps to securing a lasting legacy in the...

Activate your body for squash

Taking a new, in-depth look at the warm-up By DAVE IRESON   We all hear people discussing “warming up” and “cooling down”, and many of us...

Danny Massaro: When pushing is the right thing to do

Parents, teachers and coaches show they care when pushing pupils to succeed By DANNY MASSARO - Squash Mad Guest Editor   The phrase “pushy parent” is mostly...

Tribute to time lord Amr Shabana

Changing pace is the key to greatness By JOSH TAYLOR - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist What do Mo Farah, Barcelona FC, and Amr Shabana all have in common?...

Squash Mad City Blogs: Spotlight on Manchester

Squash? Mad for it in Manchester as growth of top-class strategy and academy delivers results By CHRIS LENGTHORN (2008-2015 Manchester Head Coach)   Manchester has been...

How squash can build self-esteem in women

A female-only environment can help nervous women to get to grips with squash By LAUREN SELBY - Off The Wall Squash Academy   My first coaching...

IOC boss visits Pan-Am Games

  IOC boss Thomas Bach visits Pan-Am squash in Toronto <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor IOC chief Thomas Bach popped in to watch the squash...

Brad Hindle leads squash camps in St Petersburg

Top coach Brad Hindle leads summer squash camps in St Petersburg Leading squash coach Bradley Hindle arrives in Russia in July. There will be squash camps...

South Africa wins the numbers game

Sports culture in South Africa brings hundreds of children to the squash courts  By JOSH TAYLOR - Squash Mad Coaching Correspondent   As squash in England...

Spirit of Squash launches new academy

Spirit of Squash urban programme grows in London's east end <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Insert Urban squash programmes are firmly established in the...

Where is the G-Spot in squash?

If we learn from Gregory Gaultier, maybe we should start calling it the GG-Spot By TONY GRIFFIN - Squash Mad Coaching Correspondent and Author of G-Spot Squash Let's...

Squash Mad Tactical Analysis: Andy Whipp on Omar Mosaad

Ramy Ashour reluctantly retired, but don't take anything away from the Big Man Omar Mosaad  By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Special Correspondent. Pictures...

Why Amr Shabana is king of the swingers

  Getting the racket back as well as up is key to a clean, effective swing By TONY GRIFFIN - Author of G-Spot Squash   I have always...

Are you thinking when you play?

A more structured approach to your training improves your match-play By JOSH TAYLOR - Squash Mad Coaching Correspondent   How many times do you come off court...

Fearless Fares: Is his style just all-out attack?

Fares has flair and fire in abundance as he rockets up the rankings By NEAL BROOKER - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist   I think its fair...

Giant-killing: David and Goliath battles on court

From Simon Rosner to Loughborough students, peaking at the right time can produce stunning results By JOSH TAYLOR - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist Have you ever heard the...

Train like a world champion with Laura Massaro at Club La Santa

Train like a world champion at Club La Santa with Laura and Danny Massaro By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Former world champion Laura Massaro and her husband...

Lauren Selby is a girl on a mission

Jamie Oliver changed the way kids eat. Lauren Selby wants to do the same with sport By LAUREN SELBY - Squash Mad Guest Columnist   Off The Wall...

G-Spot Squash Column: Don’t let talk of winning ruin your game

Focus on each point, shot by shot, and only think about winning when the match is over By TONY GRIFFIN - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist and Author...

G-Spot Squash: Tony Griffin joins Squash Mad

Coaching book is spot-on about joining up so many little segments that make the perfect swing By TONY GRIFFIN - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist   We are...

Are coaches talking a different language?

  Coaches: Are you talking another language to the players you teach? By NEAL BROOKER - Squash Mad Columnist   As a squash coach and personal trainer...

Danny Massaro on pushy parents and a blame culture that hurts our children

  Understand the difference between inspiration and motivation (and always defuse tension with a laugh) By DANNY MASSARO - Squash Mad Coaching Columnist   Staring through the back-wall...

Nick Matthew and Nicol David driven by hunger to win

Great champions are often revered more in hindsight than when they are actually playing, especially if, in the twilight of their careers, they slip down the rankings. However, in squash, we have two magnificent, enduring champions in Nick Matthew and Nicol David.

Coaches are thieves, says Josh Taylor

Learn from the best, then make those ideas your own By JOSH TAYLOR - Squash Mad Coaching Correspondent Thieving other people's knowledge. It's not a new idea....

Why honesty is always the best policy

<!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Squash is a sport that is frequently played at a ferocious pace, both in terms of the speed applied to...

New WSF coaching system to roll out worldwide

Unified qualifications will help the game to grow say WSF By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Reporter A unified, worldwide coaching qualification is being launched by the World...

Danny Massaro on Self-Appreciation and Positive Self Talk

'It's not your job to like me, that's my job'  By DANNY MASSARO - Squash Mad Special Columnist Self -Appreciation and Positive Self Talk can really help you...

Danny Massaro joins Squash Mad

Danny Massaro: Husband, ball machine, bag carrier and coach By MIKE DALE - Squash Mad UK Danny Massaro has been a squash coach for 15 years....

Jonathon Power lands new role with Squash Canada

Legend known as the McEnroe of squash to lead National Centre of Excellence Canada’s former world No.1, Jonathon Power, has been hired to lead Squash...

Learn from the English Shabana: Jonathan Kemp

Kent Open Final 2013: Jonathan Kemp v Adrian Waller Fantastic video by Joe Magor showing real quality squash from these two left-handers. Kempy will be...

Cassie’s Corner: Building stars of the future

Two junior programs, at opposite ends of the world, share the same goals As previously reported by Squash Mad, Australia have decided not to send...