JOIN THE TEAM
BECOME AN ATHLETE
Become one of our Athletes through our Junior Development, Elite Development, and High Performance Pathways.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Junior Development program is designed for children who are looking to pursue squash and play up to 6 times a week. This program is great for junior players who are looking to represent their regional area and/or state team.
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ELITE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Elite Development players are expected to be committed to squash and look to be playing professionally or for the U.S. College System. Our Elite Development players train 9 times a week looking to pursue their dreams of being national champions.
HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM
High Performance players are committed to squash as a full time position. These players train 12 times a week and are looking to pursue their dreams of being the next World Champion on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Shown an increased interest in pursuing squash at a higher level
  • Played in state ranking or national ranking events
  • Top 4 in state rankings
  • Played squash for a minimum of 3 years
  • Minimum 14 years old
  • Anticipating to play squash full time
  • Been top 4 in Australia in your age group
  • Signed up to the PSA tour
EXPECTATIONS
  • Must attend ALL training sessions - both squash and strength & conditioning
  • Complete all "homework" sessions, solos, and warm-up/cool-downs
  • Compete in NSW State ranking events
  • Help coach Junior Start-Up Clinics
  • Show consistent motivation
  • Apply training methods from coaches
  • Good attitude on and off court
  • Have a hard working ethic
  • Be a good sport- both on and off the court
  • Support and encourage other members in the East Coast Squash Academy Team
  • Act as a role model for Junior Start-Up Members
  • Always prepared with correct gear and equipment
  • Present themselves in appropriate manner every session, including presentation of attire and behaviour
  • Must attend ALL training sessions - both squash and strength & conditioning
  • Complete all "homework" sessions, solos, and warm-up/cool-downs
  • Compete in NSW State ranking events
  • Help coach Junior Start-Up Clinics
  • Show consistent motivation
  • Apply training methods from coaches
  • Good attitude on and off court
  • Have a hard working ethic
  • Be a good sport- both on and off the court
  • Support and encourage other members in the East Coast Squash Academy Team
  • Act as a role model for Junior Start-Up and Junior Development team members
  • Always prepared with correct gear and equipment
  • Present themselves in appropriate manner every session, including presentation of attire and behaviour
  • Must attend ALL training sessions- both squash and strength & conditioning
  • Compete in PSA Events- especially in Australia​
  • Show consistent motivation
  • Apply training methods from coaches
  • Good attitude on and off court
  • Have a hard working ethic
  • Be a good sport- both on and off the court
  • Support and encourage other members in the East Coast Squash Academy Team
  • Act as a role model for Junior Start-Up, Junior Development, and Elite Development team members
  • Always prepared with correct gear and equipment
  • Present themselves in appropriate manner every session, including presentation of attire and behaviour
BENEFITS
  • 2 x 1 hour group coaching sessions per week by Head Professional Coaches
  • Bi-Weekly Strength and Conditioning training
  • 2x Strength and Conditioning testing session during Term
  • Competition Matches 
  • Individual coaching with Head Professionals at 25% discount
  • Strength and Conditioning with head coach at 50% discount
  • Individually Tailored peak training programs and structured training program base
  • Consistent fitness, flexibility and strength testing​
  • Video analysis
  • Sports Psychology
  • Match practice with the best players in the world
  • Use of the Academy's network of massage and physio professionals
  • 3 individual coaching sessions per week with Head Professional Coaches
  • Living space at reduced rent rates 
  • Personalized Strength and Conditioning program - discounted at 50%
  • Individual Strength and Conditioning sessions with Head of S&C
  • Tailored peak training programs and structured training program base
  • Fitness, flexibility and strength testing​
  • Video technique analysis
  • Video match analysis
  • Sports Psychology
  • Match practice with the best players in the world
  • Use of the Academy's network of massage and physio professionals
Prices vary based on level of athlete. After application is received, payments and fees will be communicated based on dedication/time of the athlete as well as possibilities for sponsorships. 
SOME RESULTS OF THE
ACADEMY'S CURRENT & FORMER PLAYERS
Darcy Evans, is currently #7 and #10 in NSW and Australian National Men's Rankings respectively. As a junior, Evans was #2 in Australia in 2013 and Ranked #1 for NSW and Tasmania. He was the winner of the MC Hazel Award in 2013. Evans is also a certified Personal Trainer and Assistant Coach.
Shehana Vithana’s squash results:
  • 2014 Australian Junior Champion Runner-up U17 Girls
  • 2015 Australian Junior Champion U17 Girls
  • NSW Number 1 U19 Girls 2016
  • Australian Number 2 U19 Girls 2016
  • 2x NSW Blue Tongue representative
  • Australian Trans-Tasman Team
Ryan Marshal’s squash results:
  • 2015 NSW State Champion U17 Boys
  • 4 x NSW Bluetongues State Team representative
  • 2015 4th Place U17 boys Australian Junior Championships
  • 300 Matrix
  • Ranked 1 in NSW U19 Boys
  • Ranked 15 in Australia U19 Boys
THE ACADEMY'S RESULTS AT THE
​JUNIOR NATIONALS
​Maggi Goodman
  • Ranked 2 in NSW U13 Girls
  • Runner-up NSW Junior Championships
  • 2015 AJO 3rd Position U11 Girls
  • 12th in Australia in the U13 Girls​
James Johnson
  • Ranked 7th in NSW U17 Boys
  • 2015 NSW CHS TEAM
  • 2015 Australian CHS TEAM
Anna Goodman
  • 2nd Place U15 Girls 2015 ACT Junior Championships
  • Ranked 4th in NSW 2016
Sam Goodman
  • Ranked 10th in the NSW U15 boys
Oliver Boyd
  • 2x Metroplitan Catholic Colleges School Champion
​Ken Lamb
  • Ranked 1 in NSW U11 Boys
  • Oceania U11 Boys Champion
Tom Lacy
  • Ranked 2 in NSW U13 Boys
Tom Hampson
  • Represented NSW Blue Tongues 2015
  • 2015 top 3 in NSW
Elliot Inman
  • Represented NSW Blue Tongues 2015
  • 2015 top 3 in NSW U13 Boys
Ryan Lange
  • Ranked 8th in NSW U17 Boys 2016
Luke Carah
  • 7th in NSW U19 Boys 2016