Summer, sun, and squash: is there a better alliteration in existence? We think not, and we guarantee that your little ones will be in agreement once they start off at our summer camps!

Juniors New to the Game

For juniors who are new to the game. Starting with drills and fundamentals of squash.

• This is a key stage for developing a child’s gross motor skills including agility, coordination and rhythm

• Sessions are game based learning with lots of movement, and always in a fun, playful environment

• There's variety in each clinic to allow children to explore, use their imagination and be creative

• SQUASH:ED builds players confidence by setting progressive yet attainable targets

Juniors who are Progressing to Tournaments

For juniors who want to start playing tournaments and are thinking about a more tactical game plan.

• This is a big learning phase in the development of technique, initial decision making and strategies

• It includes further development and refining of specific motor skills at different speeds and rhythms

• Introduction to competition, with a ratio of 80% training and 20% competition

• Psychology plays an important role with an awareness of the effects of the mental state on performance. Key aspects are positive reinforcement and self-talk to re-focus

• Basic short-term goal setting with practice/competition goals

Tournament Players

For tournament players who are developing their competitive game, have a strong understanding of technique, and want to focus on the finer tactical elements of the game.

• Maximise strengths, based on skill acquisition to this stage

• Technique under pressure

• Develop tactical patterns and decision making

• Physically increase speed and power training and introduction to increasing muscle mass