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OUR COACHING TEAM
OUR COACHING TEAM
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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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JACOB ROBINSON
SENIOR COACH
Jacob joins The Academy from the UK, where he has coached at some of the most prestigious and successful clubs. He has 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 has coached several county and top-ranked national players, including Finlay Withington (England junior international) and Saran Nghiem (England junior international), as well as 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 physical and mental requirements of the game, which play 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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HENRY BOOTH
Assistant Squash Coach - Batchelor of Science (BSC)
At 23, Henry has over seven years of coaching experience, having led junior, university and adult lessons from the age of 16 in multiple clubs across the UK.
In these lessons, Henry helped players of all levels to grow tactically, technically and physically to achieve their goals. Henry joins us as an England Squash Level 2 qualified coach and a recent graduate in Physical Education, Sports and Health. He brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding the physical and mental demands of sport at all levels, as well as the promotion and development of sport and high-performance environments. Accreditations and Certificates:
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MUHAMMAD UBAIDULLAH (Ubaid)
Assistant Squash Coach
Muhammad Ubaidullah (Ubaid) joins the East Coast Squash Academy as an Assistant Coach with over a decade of competitive playing and coaching experience across Pakistan and Australia. A four-time club champion and national semi-finalist in both U15 and U19 divisions, Ubaid trained at the prestigious Jahangir Khan Academy and represented Sindh Province at national events.
He’s won multiple junior titles and was awarded a full sports scholarship at Pakistan’s top private school, reflecting both his performance and leadership potential. Now based in Sydney, Ubaid has coached at Knox Grammar School and Macquarie University, designing programs from Learn to Play to elite junior development. As a private coach, he’s worked with nationally ranked juniors including Marcus (U19 No. 3), Kieren (U13 National Champion), and the top player at Knox Grammar. His structured, high-energy sessions are tailored to individual goals and have helped several players make rapid jumps in national rankings. Currently studying Business Administration at Macquarie University on an elite athlete scholarship, Ubaid brings a results-driven, technical coaching style combined with strong communication and leadership skills. He is committed to developing players with confidence, discipline, and high-performance habits that translate both on and off the court. |
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JAMES SLADE
Assistant Squash Coach
At 19 years old, James Slade brings both passion and experience to the court as a squash coach. From a young age, squash has been a central part of his life.
James' dedication to the sport has taken him from local competitions to representing Australia on the world stage. During his junior career, he was honoured to compete at the World Junior Championships in Houston, USA, where he faced some of the best young players from around the world. He also represented Australia in the Trans-Tasman Test Series, competing against New Zealand’s top juniors in a high-level team setting. These experiences instilled in him a deep understanding of the technical and tactical demands of elite squash. They also emphasised the value of preparation, discipline, and adaptability under pressure. Closer to home, James was a four-time NSW State Junior Representative (2018–19, 2021–22) and consistently ranked in the top five in Australia for his age group throughout his junior career. This level of consistency required years of structured training, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing improvement. James now aims to pass these qualities on to the players he coaches. His coaching philosophy is shaped by the lessons he learned as a top junior, stressing the importance of building strong fundamentals, developing a growth mindset, and understanding that success comes from both skill and mindset. Having experienced the sport at an elite level, he can offer players insight into the versatile aspects that squash has to offer. In addition to coaching, he is currently completing a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Sydney (UTS). Accreditations & Certificates:
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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 Certifications: First Aid Courses
Squash Coaching
Sport Integrity Australia Courses
Table Tennis Coaching
Marc has coached players in both squash and table tennis who've competed and medaled in several Racketlon (squash, table tennis, badminton and tennis) tournaments. |
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