The Squash Academy provides coaching, camps and events for junior and adult players across a wide range of ages and abilities.

Each programme has its own age range, format and intended playing level. Check the individual event information before booking, or contact Stephen if you are unsure whether a programme is suitable.

Absolutely. Many of our junior and adult programmes are suitable for complete beginners, including people who have never played squash before.

Players are introduced to the game in a supportive environment and given the guidance they need to learn safely, build confidence and enjoy their time on court.

If an event is intended specifically for experienced or high-performance players, this will be made clear in the description.

Yes. Experienced junior players are very welcome.

Players are grouped by ability wherever possible, allowing stronger juniors to work at a faster pace and face more demanding technical, tactical and physical challenges.

Advanced players may work on areas such as:

• Executing skills under pressure

• Creating and recognising tactical patterns

• Improving movement efficiency

• Developing physical resilience

• Constructing rallies

• Competing effectively in conditioned games and match play

Where a camp includes a dedicated high-performance session or has a minimum playing standard, this will be stated clearly in the event information.

If you would like to check whether the standard will be suitable, contact Stephen with the player’s age, experience and SquashLevels profile.

Each camp combines purposeful coaching with plenty of activity, games and time on court.

Depending on the camp, players may experience:

• Technical coaching

• Movement and physical development

• Tactical learning

• Individual and team challenges

• Conditioned games

• Coached match play

• Opportunities to practise under pressure

• Feedback and guidance from the coaching team

Junior camps also place a strong emphasis on confidence, sportsmanship, effort and enjoyment.

The precise schedule and coaching theme may vary between events.

Players are normally grouped according to a combination of age, experience and playing ability.

The groups are kept flexible because players may progress at different speeds or benefit from different types of challenge. Coaches continually observe the players and adjust the groups, practices and activities where appropriate.

The objective is to ensure that every player is challenged without feeling overwhelmed.

Players should normally bring:

• Comfortable sports clothing

• Clean, non-marking indoor court shoes

• A squash racket, if they have one

• Protective eyewear for junior players

• A clearly labelled water bottle

• Any food or snacks specified in the booking information

Please check the information for the individual programme, as longer camps may require a packed lunch and additional drinks.

If a player needs to borrow a racket or protective eyewear, please contact Stephen before the session to check availability.

Please get in touch and provide the player’s:

• Age

• Current playing experience

• Club or school, if applicable

• SquashLevel profile or rating, if available

• Any particular goals or concerns

Stephen can then recommend the most appropriate available programme.

Contact Stephen - stephenthompsoncoaching@gmail.com