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• 5 Bad Squash Habits Holding Your Game Back
  March 13, 2026
  A friend of mine was coaching me between games recently and pointed out that I was playing too safely and needed to start taking a few risks.
• Moneyball – The Economics of Professional Squash
  February 26, 2026
  Despite the reputation squash has as a fairly niche sport, there's no denying that professional squash has definitely grown over the past decade.
• The Power of Pace
  February 26, 2026
  I think I've talked about pace in past articles; however, I've been thinking about it a lot more than usual recently.
• Tips & Drills For Beating The Mid-Season Slump
  January 9, 2026
  It's the time again where we all have to come back after the mid-season break.
• PSA Mid-Season Review & Second-Half Predictions
  January 9, 2026
  First of all, I hope you had a great Christmas and received all the new squash kit you wanted!

Squash Mad

• Squash (and Ali Farag) returns to Boston’s Symphony Hall
  March 23, 2026 by Squash Mad staff
  Ali Farag will come out of retirement in June to play a one-night event which will also see a return for squash at Boston’s Symphony Hall. Promoter John Nimick announced a partnership with SquashBusters for the June 11 event which aims to attract 1,200 fans for the Team Egypt v Team World showdown. Farag will […]
• ‘Consistency is the foundation’: Mostafa Asal revels in squash top spot ahead of worlds
  March 20, 2026 by Squash Mad staff
  Egypt has dominated the World Championships as a venue with the 2026 staging the third time it has been played on the powerhouse nation’s soil in the last five years. The chances of the trophy ending up in Egyptian hands are also odds-on. The draws for the 25/26 PSA World Championships this week told as […]
• Is squash seeing the start of the Olympic effect with new venues and sponsorship?
  March 19, 2026 by Rod Gilmour
  Are we seeing the start of the Olympic effect? This week the British Open announced a wealth management firm as title sponsor for the June showcase at Birmingham Rep, while the PSA World Tour finals has Paris as a welcome new location. First to the latter and a season-ending tournament that has been dogged by […]
• Australia Open Squash 2026: Paul Coll and Sivasangari Subramaniam claim contrasting titles
  March 15, 2026 by Squash Mad staff
  World No.2 Paul Coll’s Australasia swing finished in winning fashion on Sunday, the Kiwi proving a class apart in both tournament play, match control and fitness without miles in the tank. Coll and Sivasangari Subramaniam were crowned Australian Open champions after claiming respective and contrasting wins over Joel Makin and Marina Stefanoni on finals night […]
• Anahat Singh: Gaultier predicts bright squash path to LA 2028 Olympics
  March 15, 2026 by Squash Mad staff
  Greg Gaultier says India’s rising star Anahat Singh is “on track” to reach LA 2028 and become the next hit in women’s squash. “If she continues to work hard and stays disciplined, she can become the next big player in squash — and that would be fantastic for India,” the former world champion Grégory Gaultier […]

US Squash

• US Squash Seeks Director of High Performance Operations
  March 26, 2026 by Chris McClintick
  About US Squash US Squash is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which serves as the only national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Philadelphia, it is a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Pan American Squash Federation and the World Squash […]
• 529 Junior Players Compete in Silver and Bronze Championships
  March 24, 2026 by Chris McClintick
  529 junior players capped their seasons by competing in the U.S. Junior Silver Championships and U.S. Junior Bronze Championships, March 20-22, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center, Drexel’s Kline & Specter Squash Center and Penn Squash Center in Philadelphia. View all results on the Junior Silver tournament page and Junior Bronze tournament page. View tournament photography on […]
• Sportsmanship, Excellence and Class of 2026 Celebrated at Junior Awards Dinner
  March 21, 2026 by Chris McClintick
  US Squash celebrated commitment, excellence and sportsmanship in junior squash and the graduating senior class at the 2026 US Squash Junior Awards Night Saturday, March 14, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center. The Junior Awards Night was held following the U.S. Junior Squash Championships semifinals and featured the presentation of the DeRoy Sportsmanship Award, […]
• Essam Recognized as USOPC Coach of the Year
  March 21, 2026 by Chris McClintick
  Moustafa Essam, Founder and Director of Corner Squash in Brooklyn, New York, was recognized as the 2025 US Squash nominee for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Coach of the Year Award during the National Juniors awards dinner Saturday, March 14, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center. Since 1998, the USOPC National Coach of […]
• Vlassaks Honored with USOPC Developmental Coach of the Year Award
  March 21, 2026 by Chris McClintick
  Ronny Vlassaks, Head Coach at Squash on Fire in Washington, DC, was honored as the US Squash nomination for the 2025 United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Developmental Coach of the Year Award during the National Juniors awards dinner Saturday, March 14, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center. Vlassaks, a Belgium native, has more […]

Squash Canada

• Canada Counts Down to Hosting the 2026 World Squash Junior Championships
  March 20, 2026 by Simone Visram
  Canada’s countdown to the 2026 World Squash Junior Championships is underway, with Squash Canada and Niagara-on-the-Lake preparing to welcome squash’s best young talents from July 20 – 31, only a short four months from now. Hosted at the Mark Sachvie Squash Centre and the Jack Aylott Centre, at White Oaks Resort and Spa and Ridley College respectively, the tournament will host the world’s leading Under-19 […]
• Arjun Gupta Foundation’s Bursary for International Excellence Now Open for 2026 Applications
  March 15, 2026 by Simone Visram
  The Arjun Gupta Foundation, in partnership with Squash Canada, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Bursary for International Excellence, supporting Canadian junior squash athletes as they pursue international competition and excellence on the world stage.  Each year, the Bursary for International Excellence provides one or more $2,500 awards to Canadian junior athletes […]
• Squash Canada Wishes Good Luck to Athletes Competing in the International Trans-Atlantic Masters Squash Series in Canada
  March 13, 2026 by Simone Visram
  Squash Canada extends its best wishes to the Canadian Masters’ Athletes traveling to compete in the second annual Trans-Atlantic Masters Squash Series, taking place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada this weekend.  Top Masters, from both sides of the Atlantic, will descend onto the Club at White Oaks from March 13 – 16, for a spirited display of skill, […]
• Squash Canada is Hiring: Programs Coordinator
  March 13, 2026 by Simone Visram
  Squash Canada is hiring a Programs Coordinator, responsible for coordinating and administering a broad portfolio of national programs and designated events. The role provides coordination and administrative support across Squash Canada’s national programs, including coach and official development, athlete pathway initiatives, facility development, and events.    The position reports to the CEO and other management as required, including the Athlete Development Director and works collaboratively […]
• Western Canada Squash in the Spotlight: Vancouver, Calgary and Lethbridge Host Major Events This March
  March 3, 2026 by Simone Visram
  The squash scene across Western Canada is thriving this March as a series of professional and community-driven events highlight the sport’s growing momentum. From international PSA tournaments to amateur competitions, squash is taking centre stage throughout the region.  In Vancouver, the Richardson Wealth Women’s Open 2026 is currently underway (March 4 – 8) at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club. […]