KIDS SQUASH
Our kids squash program, led by Former World #1 Squash Pro Peter Nicol and Junior Squash Director Jamal Callender, has been leading the NYC junior squash scene for 10 years.
Our afterschool & weekend junior squash sessions and private lessons are suitable for beginners through to recruited college athletes.
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Beginner Kids aged 6-9 will acquire and practice the basic building blocks of the sport. At this level, coaches will be on-court feeding and demonstrating. Kids work towards racket-to-ball connection, serve, return, and multi-shot rallies.
Objectives:
• Grip and racquet control
• Hand-eye development
• Racket swing mechanics
• Ball connection
• Serve & serve returnWinter Semester Schedule:
Fridays 5pm, 5:45pm
Saturdays & Sundays 10:45am, 11:30am
Junior membership required; Full semester sign-up required.Tuition, 45m classes:
1x per week $840
2x per week $1,680 -
Kids age 6+ who aren’t total beginners, or who have graduated from Rising Stars will work to build beyond the basics of the sport. At this level, coaches will be on and off court, not feeding the ball but helping players toward practice routines w/o assistance and carrying out rallies.
Objectives:
• Furthering hand-eye development
• Ball connection
• Serve & serve return strategy
• Focusing on playing out a rallyFall Semester Schedule
Monday-Friday: 5pm
Saturdays 12:15pm
Sundays 10:45am
Junior membership required; Full semester sign-up required.Tuition, 1hr classes:
1x per week $975
2x per week $1,950 -
Athletes entering L2 have met performance goals of hitting forehands, backhands, serves and serve returns comfortably. At this level, coaches encourage practice without coach feed and increasing focus on technical improvement and diversifying shot selection. Practice is lengthened to 1.25 hours.
Objectives:
• Practicing squash specific drills
• Retrieving shots from the back wall
• Getting back to the T
• Conditioned games
• MatchplayFall Semester Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:45pm 5:45pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 pm
Saturdays: 1 pm
Junior membership required; full semester sign-up required; minimum 2 days/week weekdaysTuition, 1.25hr classes:
2x per week $3,510
3x per week $5,265
4x per week $7,020 -
Players in this group are interested in playing Bronze and Silver level tournaments (Gold if playing U13). They understand that effort and concentration in practice will lead to great performance. Players at this level dedicate 2-4 days/week between group practice, play and/or a lesson depending on their level of interest.
Objectives:
• Maintaining consistent technique while pace & complexity of drills progress
• Moving and hitting to all four corners
• Comfort hitting shots off the back wall; consistent rotating rails
• Developing a personal playing style
• Condition games and competitive playFall Semester Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:45pm, 5:45pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30pm
Saturdays: 2pm
Sundays: 1:45pm
Junior membership required; full semester sign-up required; minimum 2 days/week weekdaysTuition, 1.25hr classes:
2x per week $3,510
3x per week $5,265
4x per week $7,020 -
L4 athletes are committed to improving themselves and their teammates. Players are competing in silver, gold and JCT level tournaments. Players at this level dedicate 3-5 days/week between group practice, play and/or a lesson depending on their level of interest. Those who desire to play college squash are provided guidance.
Objectives:
• Honing a personal playing style- through tactical analysis
• Applying 100% to practice in order to achieve tournament results
• Building mental & physical endurance
• Understanding how commitment translates to resultsFall Semester Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:45 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:15 pm
Saturdays: 2 pm
Sundays: 1:45pm
Junior membership required; full semester sign-up required; minimum 2 days/week weekdaysTuition, 1.25hr classes:
2x per week $3,510
3x per week $5,265
4x per week $7,020
Junior Membership
$129/Billed Monthly, Annual Commitment
No court fees for lessons, gameplay, or court bookings.
Junior Membership is required for enrollment in our afterschool program.
1:1 Private Lessons
We offer world-class private coaching by Former World #1 Peter Nicol for $250 a lesson and Jamal Callender for $175 a lesson. We also have a team of amazing intermediate-level coaches for $150 a lesson (court fees to be charged dependent on membership status.) Reach out for info or check our schedule for availability.