Coaches and Pros

First Women-Only Coaching Courses to be Held in May and June

US Squash has announced the first series of women-only coaching courses to to be held in May and June at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia. Led by Linda Elriani, US Squash's Senior...

Butterworth and Johnson Honored With USOPC Coaching Awards

Luke Butterworth and Charlie Johnson were honored with the US Squash nomination for the 2023 USOPC National Coach of the Year and Developmental Coach of the Year, respectively, during the US Squash Junior Awards...

US Squash Announces 2023-2024 U.S. Championships Calendar

US Squash has announced a preliminary schedule of national championships for the 2023-2024 season. Dates are subject to change, and locations and additional information will be confirmed as the official tournament pages are released...

US Squash Announces Coach Pass Certification Program

As squash has expanded in the U.S. in the past decade, so has the need for high-quality qualified coaches to help sustain and continue this growth in a safe and healthy way. The coaching...

US Squash Launches New Universal Squash Rating Junior Circuit

US Squash has created the Universal Squash Rating (USR) Junior Circuit—a category of accredited junior tournaments based on player ratings to establish a broadly accessible competitive environment for all youth squash players. USR Circuit...

Train-a-Trainer Program Lays Foundation for PlayLA Initiative

The Train-a-Trainer program--focused on converting squash players into Start Squash Certified coaches in one day--launched its second program nationwide in Los Angeles Saturday, September 17, laying the groundwork for a youth squash initiative set...

John Musto Appointed Chair of US Squash Masters Committee

US Squash has appointed John Musto, currently the Director of Squash at Open Squash in New York City, as the chair of the US Squash Masters Committee. Musto is a multiple-time U.S. Masters champion,...

Bob Hanscom, Godfather of California Squash, Dies

Bob Hanscom, a legendary leader of squash, died on May 31, 2022 at the age of eighty-six. A memorial service was held on July 9 in Pasadena, CA. Hanscom grew up in New England. He...

2022-2023 National Championships Schedule Released

US Squash has announced a preliminary schedule of national championships for the 2022-2023 season. Additional information including confirmed locations will be released in the coming months. Adult 2022 U.S. Skill Level Championships, Philadelphia PA –...

Junior Policy Update: March 2022

Two years ago, US Squash took the step to pause accredited competition and postpone all U.S. Championships due to the accelerating COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, players and families have engaged in the return-to-competition process...