Phil Barker
Specializes in: Performance coaching, Ivy league recruitment, early child development & doubles.
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Squash:ED was founded by Phil Barker and born from his dream to provide students in America with a platform for the style of training, attention and mentoring that he received as a junior player in England and subsequently, on the Professional World Tour. Phil was one of the only professional squash players to achieve a University degree whilst holding a top 40 ranking in the world, so he knows first-hand the challenges of balancing education with training. Relocating from England to the US, Phil became the youngest Head Squash Professional of any member’s club on the East Coast, and over seven years, built the Greenwich Country Club’s squash program into a nationally recognized hub for performance, growth and learning.
Phil’s impressive track record proves his effectiveness: 25 of his students are nationally ranked players and over 40 have gone on to play collegiate squash. He has coached the last four Brunswick Varsity #1 players, as well as other members of the Varsity Team.
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Samuel Kehinde
Specializes in: Performance coaching, tournament coaching and developing love for the game with kids and adults.
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Samuel Temitope Kehinde is a professional squash coach with over 10 years of experience working with juniors and adults. A former Nigeria No. 1 player and National Champion, Samuel has coached at Lagos Country Club, Ikoyi Club, and the University of Lagos Senior Staff Club, teaching players from beginners to competitive juniors.
Drawing from his international playing career — which includes competing at the WSF World Team Championship in New Zealand, the All Africa Squash Championship in Zimbabwe, and multiple PSA Challenger Tour finals — Samuel brings first-hand knowledge of high-performance squash to his coaching. Despite this world class playing background, he is passionate about creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids learn the fundamentals of squash, build confidence, and develop important life skills like discipline and sportsmanship. Drawing from his international playing career, Samuel helps young players grow on and off the court, inspiring them to work hard, enjoy the game, and reach their potential.
Matias Lacroix
Touring Squash Professional
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Matias, originally from Santiago Chile, has been training and working with us since the late part of the 2023/24 season. He is currently the no 2 ranked player in Chile and is highly focused on the PSA ciruit and competing in the LA Olympics in 2028!
When he isn't training, he can be found spreading his infectious positive spirit to our junior members in clinics or taking our adult members through their paces in his a fun but challenging way.
He has a wealth of coaching experience behind him from his time in Santiago and really enjoys spreading his knowledge and love for the game with those interested in learning.