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AARON FRANKCOMB
FOUNDER & HIGH-PERFORMANCE COACH
Aaron is former PSA World #38, with 4 years in the Top 50 and 8 years in the Top 100. He represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Aaron was a Scholarship holder at the Australian Institute of Sport from 2003-2007, 2010, and 2011. As a junior, he was Australian Junior Champion in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, including twice in the Under 19 age group. Originally from Tasmania, Aaron now resides in Sydney, coaching and playing, and is still ranked #1 in NSW Men's Rankings.
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MIKE DICKENS
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL COACH
Mike has 20 years coaching experience and has coached professional players into the Top 100 PSA World Rankings. As a junior, he was in the Top 20 England Junior rankings. He achieved a PSA World ranking of #257, #30 in the European Over 35, 3rd place in the Welsh Open European Masters events in 2017, 5th place in the Welsh Open European Masters events in 2018. He was the England National Racketball Doubles Champion in 2005, Welsh National Racketball Champion in 2018 and Welsh Squash Over 35 Runner Up in 2019. Originally from the UK, Mike has coached younger, up-and-coming players along the young player development pathway. Mike now resides in Sydney.
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JACOB ROBINSON
ASSISTANT COACH
Jacob joins The Academy from the UK, where he has coached at some of the most prestigious and successful clubs. He's helped elite players with tailored strategies and tactics to succeed in competitions. Jacob has also trained younger players in basic skills and coordination to improve their game, gain confidence and have more fun.
Jacob's coached several county and top-ranked national players including, Finlay Withington (England junior international) and Saran Nghiem (England junior international). Jess Davis, Patrick Rooney HWR: 28, Adam Murrils HWR: 76, and Chris Longman, the Head Squash Professional at Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia. Jacob is a highly qualified Level 3 Coach. What sets him apart is his understanding of the game's physical and mental requirements, which plays a critical role in success at all levels. If you want to improve your game and gain the mental toughness required to win more matches at any level, Jacob can help you achieve your goals. Accreditations and Certificates:
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URWASHI JOSHI
ASSISTANT COACH
Urwashi is a current professional player with the Best World Ranking #118. She is a two-time Asian Championship bronze medallist in 2021 and 2022, and the 2019 South Asian Games gold medalist.
Currently ranked #3 in India, she won the Indian Junior Championship three times and finished 3rd in the U-19 Age group. She received the 'Shiv Chhatrapati Award' in 2018, which is the Maharashtra state's highest prize for sports. She has also competed for India in the Asian and World Junior Teams. With 5+ years of coaching experience, Urwashi has worked with top athletes to strengthen their strategies and their entire game in preparation for elite competition. She has also helped newcomers lay a solid foundation on which to build their squash careers. In general, she can help players of all skill levels improve their game. |
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KARAN RATHORE
ASSISTANT COACH & MARKETING MANAGER
Karan Navin Rathore combines a distinguished competitive squash career, academic excellence, and certified coaching expertise to inspire and elevate players' performance.
With over a decade of elite training under world-renowned coaches Major Maniam and Cyrus Poncha, Karan competed in 150+ domestic and 10+ international tournaments, earning numerous accolades. A few include: a top 10 ranking at the Indian Junior National Squash Championships for 9 consecutive years (2007–2016), a championship win and two podiums at the All India National University Games as Vice-Captain of the University of Madras Squash Team, and a victory at the JITO Sports Fest (Men’s) in 2020. His coaching philosophy, shaped by a Master’s degree in Management, integrates data analytics, biomechanics, and philosophical principles to foster technical skill, mental resilience, and strategic thinking. As the Marketing Manager for East Coast Squash Academy, Karan leverages his business acumen to drive community engagement and promote squash as a transformative sport. Beyond the court, he shares his passion for creative arts and storytelling through his personal blog, embodying a holistic approach that equips players with skills that transcend the game. Accreditations and Certificates:
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BRONTE WRIGHT
ASSISTANT COACH
Bronte Wright brings an impressive blend of competitive experience and coaching expertise to the East Coast Squash Academy. A former Nottingham University squash scholar, Bronte has represented Wales five times at the junior level and boasts titles as the Welsh U15 and U19 champion. Her success as a player extends to the team level, where she was part of the English Senior Team that secured the Inter Counties Championship in 2022.
With six years of coaching experience and a Level 1 coaching qualification, Bronte has a proven track record of nurturing young talent. She has played a pivotal role in training Welsh #1s and champions at the U11 and U13 levels, demonstrating her ability to inspire and develop players to reach their potential. Bronte’s coaching philosophy combines her deep understanding of competitive squash with a commitment to fostering discipline, technique, and a love for the game. Her dual perspective as a champion player and dedicated coach makes her an invaluable asset to the Academy and the players she mentors. |
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PUSHPA DEVI
ASSISTANT COACH
Pushppa Devi Paramasewa, a former Malaysian squash athlete and world-ranked No. 68, is the founder of PUMPA Squash Academy and a SWF Level 3 coach candidate. With extensive experience in coaching, she has led multiple teams to gold in prestigious tournaments, and has also directed several high-profile squash events. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes fun, sportsmahsip, and the holistic development of athletes. She holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Communication.
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DR MARC DUSSAULT B.Eng. MBA, MLS (UNSW LAW), DBA, GAICD, FAIM
SQUASH AND TABLE TENNIS COACH
RESIDENT SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY AND PEAK PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST Hitting his first squash ball at age 37, with only 5 years of playing experience and less than a total of 10 tournaments under his belt, Marc used Deliberate Practice Principles to reach the top ranks of Masters squash within 3 years.
His expertise and knowledge are based in scientific principles that explore the cutting edge of mental toughness research so our Junior, Elite and High Performance players can get the edge that is so important at the elite levels of sports performance. In addition to extensive academic research on sports psychology, Marc has visited the infamous Nick Bolletieri Academy in Bradenton, Florida, now called the IMG Academy and the Michael Johnson Performance Centre in Dallas, Texas to find out what the very best Academies are doing to breed the next generation of champions. Want to get on court with Marc? Give it a go with one of his S.W.A.T Sessions! Accreditations and Certificates: First Aid Courses
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Marc has coached players in both squash and table tennis who've competed in Racketlon and won several Gold and Silver medals. |
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