This book provides you with 101 various drills, professional coaching tips and resources to improve your squash game. It includes illustrated court layouts, stretching exercises, a glossary, and a list of world wide squash organisations.

The first comprehensive history of squash in the United States, Squash incorporates every aspect of this increasingly popular sport: men's and women's play, juniors and intercollegiates, singles and doubles, hardball and softball, amateurs and professionals. Invented by English schoolboys in the 1850s, squash first came to the United States in 1884 when St. Paul's School in New Hampshire built four open-air courts. The game took hold in Philadelphia, where players founded the U.S. Squash Racquets Association in 1904, and became one of the primary pastimes of the nation's elite. Squash launched a U.S. Open in 1954, but its present boom started in the 1970s when commercial squash clubs took the sport public. In the 1980s a pro tour sprung up to offer tournaments on portable glass courts in dramatic locales such as the Winter Garden at the World Trade Center. James Zug, with access to private archives and interviews with hundreds of players, describes the riveting moments and sweeping historical trends that have shaped the game. He focuses on the biographies of legendary squash personalities: Eleo Sears, the Boston Brahmin who swam in the cold Atlantic before matches; Hashim Khan, the impish founder of the Khan dynasty; Victor Niederhoffer, the son of a Brooklyn cop; and Mark Talbott, a Grateful Dead groupie who traveled the pro circuit sleeping in the back of his pickup. A gripping cultural history, Squash is the book for which all aficionados of this fast-paced, exciting game have been waiting.

Offering a complete roadmap to all the game has to offer, this resource offers practical advice ranging from the best age to get your kid started in squash, to pursuing a career in professional squash, to finding ways squash players can give back to their communities.

A comprehensive, step-by-step guide for squash players who want to improve their game and benefit from advice on match tactics. Chapters explore what makes a winning player, explaining the vital roles of tactics, temperament and fitness. Exercises are suggested for both solo and pairs practice, and a separate section on coaching gives in-depth analysis of the different ways to improve a player's results.

The winningest coach in NCAA history shares his lessons on building and coaching teams of champions. For 202 consecutive dual matches over the past eleven years, the Trinity men's squash team has gone unbeaten. No other team in any collegiate sport has achieved the same sustained level of greatness. Run to the Roar is the story of a coach who succeeds in recruiting young men from around the world, getting them to work as a team, managing personalities, calming egos, and encouraging daily effort and focus under pressure. The book's framework is the finals of the 2009 national intercollegiate team championships. As Trinity scrapes out a 5-4 victory over Princeton, Assaiante imparts the insights and experiences that have made him a master coach. In stark contrast to his Trinity dynasty, Assaiante also openly discusses the deep emotional turmoil he faces as the parent of a heroin addict. Run to the Roar is not just a book about squash; it is an invaluable and unique reflection on mentoring, leadership, and parenting from one of the most innovative and successful coaches in collegiate athletics.

The Science of Sport series is essential reading for students, coaches and performers, physiotherapists, club doctors and professional support staff working in sport. The Science of Sport: Squash offers both scientific research and athlete testimonials to show that squash is one of the most physically demanding, mentally draining, and tactically challenging sports in the world. Success in this sport requires extreme levels of fitness, optimal and specific strength, relentless psychological toughness, intelligent tactical prowess, and sublime technical proficiency. Key topics covered include: how sports science has developed in squash and how it is deployed by elite players and coaches; case studies and testimonials from some of the world's greatest players and coaches highlighting the value and impact of sports science in elite squash; sports science methodologies and interventions that all players and coaches can use to enhance the physical, mental, technical and tactical attributes required to succeed in squash; an overview of the principles and practice of sport science and how these impact on player development at all levels of sport; a detailed analysis of the latest ways in which science has influenced and improved the sport of squash. Of great interest to sport science professionals, teachers and students and squash players and illustrated with 38 colour photographs, graphs and tables.

Squash is widely regarded as one of the most physically and mentally challenging sports, yet players and coaches have never previously had access to a comprehensive resource guiding them on the optimal strategies to prepare for competition. Written by a coach with over a decade of experience, including coaching World Top 20 ranked players in the men's and women's game. Strength and Conditioning for Squash outlines actual training programmes and methods utilised by elite squash players to reach the highest levels of the game. All aspects of training and preparation for squash are covered, including: - How to construct effective long-term training plans - Performance testing and athlete monitoring - Training to develop speed, fitness, strength and power - Injury prevention and management - Recovery and preparation strategies for matches and training - Nutrition and Psychology Whether you are an eager beginner or working with an experienced pro, Strength and Conditioning for Squash has something for everyone. Chapter 1: Fitness for Squash Chapter 2: Training Planning and Programming Chapter 3: Performance Testing and Athlete Monitoring Chapter 4: Speed and Agility Chapter 5: Strength, Power and Resistance Training Chapter 6: Stretching and Flexibility Chapter 7: Psychology of Squash Training and Competition Chapter 8: Nutrition: Fuelling Performance Chapter 9: Preparation and Recovery Chapter 10: Injury management and prevention Bonus material Chapter 11: Coaching Philosophy and Guiding Principles

Ready, Set, Squash! is a super fun, kid-friendly book aimed at introducing youngsters to the exciting world of squash. Joined by Captain Squash and Mr. Clockwise, young readers will embark on a thrilling adventure as they learn all the skills they need to jump on court and have a blast! This book covers it all, from surprising fun facts and history to simple instructions on how to master the fundamentals. Most importantly, Ready, Set, Squash! teaches that playing squash is a fantastic way to get fit, have fun, and build confidence.