Learn Squash
I offer a variety of coaching programs for junior players and adults, ranging from personal coaching to open round robin play for all skill levels. Regardless of your skill level, I offer a variety of options to build your squash game to meet your schedule and interests!
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Juniors
I offer a variety of coaching programs for juniors from elementary school age through high school. I’m skilled at introducing new players to the game, growing their skills as they mature in their play and coaching them in skill refinement as well as a building a lifetime love of the the sport as they move through high school. Whether the player is interested in recreational squash or competing in college, I have an offering to meet each need.
I offer several options for coaching for new players to the most committed juniors. Join a clinic, take private or semi-private lessons, or join a group of dedicated juniors in the junior development programs.
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Clinics
Juniors Clinics clinics provide an opportunity for juniors to learn and improve their squash game among a group of peers at the same skill level.
BEGINNING PLAYERS – for children 8-11 years old. Basic strokes, game strategy, rules and fair play. 10 week sessions on through the year.
Saturdays at McLean Racquet and Health Club $300 per session.
Boys: noon-1 pm
Girls: 1-2 pm
INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS – Build on stroke foundation and develop new shots. New emphasis on fitness and court movement. 10 week session.
Sundays 2-3pm at the Potomac Squash Club $300 per session Register online!
ADVANCED PLAYERS – Refining all squash strokes, growing emphasis on game strategy, fitness and court movement. 10 week session.
Sundays 3-4:30 at the Potomac Squash Club $375 per session Register online!
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Camps
Camps
Squash Camps are a great, intensive way to build skill over a short period of time. I offer camps in the summer and school holidays.
Competitive Development
Junior development programs are targeted to committed squash players for the duration of the squash season.
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Private and Semi/Private Lessons
I offer a variety of options for adults and juniors to build your squash game to meet your schedule and interests!
Private Lessons — $80/1 hour, $50 half hour
Semi Private Lessons — $100/1 hour
Please be fair, if you cancel your lesson with less than 24 hours notice, or do not show up, I am unable to schedule another player for that time. There is a charge of 50% of lesson fee for no shows and cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.
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Adults
Clinics
Clinics are a great option for new players, or players looking to hone a specific skill. Regularly scheduled clinics include:
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Visiting Pro Clinics – From time to time, a great teaching or touring pro comes to town. This is a chance for you to get a new perspective on the skills you work on with your regular partners and coach. Check the Calendar for upcoming events…or Contact me.
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Women’s – This is a great opportunity for women new to the game, or those who haven’t played for while to build skills and fitness for independent play. It is also a great way to meet new players at your level. Racquets are provided for those who do not yet have one. Contact me, if you are interested in joining a womens clinic. Register here.
Beginner – Beginner Clinics are open to any player who is new to the game and wants to work on basic squash skills, striking the ball consistently, moving on the court, and basic rules of the game. Racquets are provided for those who do not yet have one. Beginner Clinics are being offered on Saturdays from 3-4 at Potomac Squash Club. Register Here.
Intermediate – Intermediate clinics are open to any player who can strike the ball consistently, can hit rails and serves regularly but not always with good depth or control, and is starting to use boasts, lobs and drops. The clinic will work on hitting to length, ball control, court movement and racquet preparation. This is a great clinic for converted racquetball and tennis players, or those who have picked up squash but have never taken formal lessons. Intermediate Clinics are offered at Potomac Squash on Tuesdays at 8:00 Register here.
Advanced – Advanced clinics are ideal for players rated 4.0 and higher. Students will work on hitting shots well under pressure, improving variety and shot selection, deception, court movement, offensive and defensive shots. Advanced Clinics are offered at Potomac Squash on Thursdays at 8:00. Register here.
Clinics are $195/person for a five week session. A make-up session is offered on the sixth week.
Clinics require a minimum of three people.