Monthly Archives: February 2014

After a week on the road playing tournament squash it is good to get back on the court with my drilling partner and re-groove my strokes and shots. While tournament squash has many benefits, it can actually have a strangely … Continue reading →

In many matches, there are points in which you become aware that this is not just any point – you have to win this point. Maybe it is when you sense that your opponent has gained a second wind, or … Continue reading →

In both the movie versions and the documentary on the 1980 US Hockey team, coach Herb Brooks keeps telling his players to “Play your game” as they are holding on to a 4-3 advantage with 10 minutes to go in … Continue reading →

When you play a tournament one of the hardest things to do is to wait until you play. Until you play, the tournament is only in your head and it is so easy to let our mind race ahead with … Continue reading →

I got a bye in the first round as the top seed so I don’t play until tomorrow morning at 11am. I never really like being seeded first as I prefer to go under the radar, but when you get … Continue reading →

In high school my history teacher was also the crew coach. One class he started off the class talking about sports and how it was important to have rituals. Most in the class weren’t athletes so he turned to me … Continue reading →

Last night I played a league match against a good player who just graduated from college. It was a tough match, and afterwards we chatted for a while about his game and I was reminded of many similar conversations I … Continue reading →

A week from today I arrive in Italy to play in the 45+ division of the Italian National Championships.  Aside from the obvious anticipation of great food, cappuccinos and wine (well, after the tournament), I am most focused on one … Continue reading →

10.  The Grand Open.  One of the most competitive draws in the country outside of the Nationals, and comes with first round TOC tickets.  Extremely well run tournament. 9.  Pro players practicing at your Club.  All week.  Perhaps the only … Continue reading →

Serving in squash is most often thought of as getting just the ball in play.  If I win the racquet spin I sometimes (only half jokingly) consider to elect to receive rather than take the serve.  So few opponents force … Continue reading →