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.

Requirements:
  • Shown an increased interest in pursuing squash at a higher level
  • Played in state ranking or national ranking events
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​
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 

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.

Requirements:
  • Top 4 in state rankings
  • Played squash for a minimum of 3 years
  • Minimum 14 years old
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 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
Benefits:
  • 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

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:
  • 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
  • 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:
  • 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.