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PSA step up pressure on WSF with World Task Force

National federations back PSA move <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have reiterated their belief that the existing World Squash...

Ramachandran’s brother sacked as head of Indian cricket

Big brother is sacked as corruption scandals engulf Indian cricket  <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor As pressure mounts on World Squash Federation president Narayana...

PSA attack on WSF: The full document

As the IOC watched events unfold at FIFA, squash's Olympic bid was marred by a tarnished leader at the helm <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The...

Exclusive: PSA lead attack on World Federation

PSA and federations demand action over "embarrassing" president Ramachandran and set up Global Task Force <!-- --> EXCLUSIVE: By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The PSA and...

Alan’s Blog: Why squash lost out to skateboarding for Tokyo Olympics

  Squash needs to get its skates on to catch up with popular street sports <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Moaning about skateboarding being put...

The Unbelievable Lightness of Being … a Squash Player

The beauty of squash, distilled in a day of life on court By ALAN STAPLETON - Squash Mad South Africa Correspondent   I wrote this article, because...

Alan’s Blog: One year on from the greatest show in squash

Glasgow Games anniversary coincides with squash's 2020 vision for an Olympic place in Tokyo <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor One year ago this week,...

Special report on South Africa: So much energy but so little money

Jarvis Cup rekindles the love for LJ Anjema, but South Africa needs cash as well as passion to grow By ALAN STAPLETON - Squash...

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...

Canada so proud of their silver stars

Canada runners-up in both doubles finals  By JAMIE HICKOX  - Squash Canada Performance Director    With full-house crowds in Toronto cheering on their home heroes and...

We must work together to save the game

Mixed messages about the game's health as we aim for the Olympics  By RICHARD MILLMAN - Squash Mad Correspondent   Recently the Professional Squash Association announced...

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...

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...

SquashApp set to take the game by storm

Your coach is always on your shoulder when you download the SquashApp There are lots of choices online when it comes to seeking help to...

Cam Pilley kiss awards..Nick takes one in the eye

The Bruise Brothers ... and Sisters  SQUASH is no place for wimps, as our growing gallery of trophy 'Campilley kisses' will testify. If you have one...

Leading squash athletes would light up the Olympic Games

Canary Wharf is the place to dispel any myths about squash deserving an Olympic place SQUASH MAD COMMENT By FRED NATHAN - Guest columnist from The...

Total eclipse of the front wall

Solar eclipse leads to social media storm <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor In case you missed it, our intrepid team of Squash Mad photographers were...

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...

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....

Olympic journey boosted by Paralympic recognition

  Paralympic recognition is a ray of light for squash and the Olympic dream <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Squash has gained a significant foothold in...

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...

Time for Azan to learn some lessons

Punishment is long overdue for Malaysia's bad boy Asyraf Azan By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor Muhd Asyraf Azan may only have just been slapped...

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...

Racquetball: Is this brand of dominance good for the game?

Canadian Kane Waselenchuk and Mexican treasure Paola Longoria are ruling the court in racquetball By FREDDY RAMIREZ - Guest Columnist and Editor of Restrung Magazine Squash has witnessed...

Alan’s Blog: Time for a new squash boom in England

  Time for squash to fight back as Sport England figures reveal a worrying drop in playing numbers <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Figures released by...

British Junior Open misfortune leads to unseemly outbursts from adults

The story of an under-13 girls' final, and some unseemly adult responses to an ugly finale By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor The...

Alan’s New Year Blog: A year to savour our world champions and a golden Games in Glasgow

Squash hopes to celebrate 2015 with a new-look world tour and a place in the Olympic Games What a year it's been for squash, and...

Danny Massaro: The rise and rise of the women’s game (Part 2)

Nicol David and Raneem El Welily put on a show to savour in Cairo as women's squash hits new heights By DANNY MASSARO - Squash...

Analysis: Eight world titles and it is still nowhere near the end for the magnificent Nicol David

Malaysia's Duracell Bunny keeps on running to claim another world title as Raneem El Welily goes so close to raising the roof in Cairo By...

Australia: Bondi Waverley becomes next outpost for Aaron Frankcomb’s East Coast Academy

Former top pro Aaron Frankcomb is busy building squash in Australia, one club at a time By Squash Mad Australia Correspondent Bondi, NSW, Australia – Bondi...

Analysis: Asian squash is on the march

Squash Mad Analysis: Waiting for an all-Asian world final is not merely a pipe dream By ALEX WAN - Editor, Squash Mad Asian Bureau Before 1990,...

Danny Massaro: Always say Thank You for receiving such special sporting gifts

Thankful Power can transform your life and give you a positive frame of mind By DANNY MASSARO - Squash Mad Columnist It’s only when athletes have...

Squash Mum: Parents need to team up with the coach

Developing children is a team effort built on trust between pupil, parents and coaches By SQUASH MUM - Squash Mad  Special Columnist There’s a lot of...

Squash deserves a place in the Olympics

High level of the women's game is a key factor in squash's Olympic potential By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Correspondent in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada The world's...

Understanding Ramy Ashour: An unconscious hero

Ramy 'feels' every shot and every situation, that's what makes him probably the greatest player in the history of the game By RICHARD MILLMAN -...