Name of Camp: Squash Bootcamp at Noble & Greenough School
Dates: August 19-23, 2013
Location: Noble & Greenough School, Dedham, MA
Email: info@learnsquash.com
Website: www.learnsquash.com
Phone: (508) 361-2888
Key Staff: Founder, Cliff Wenn (Director of Squash, Maugus Club), Szilvia Szombati (Head Pro at the Marblehead YMCA & Head Coach, the Winsor School), & Belkys Velez (Former world #84, Ecuadorian National Champion)
Key Features:
Cliff Wenn is the Director of Squash at the Maugus Club in Wellesley, MA where he has been the pro for the past 16 years. A Malaysian-American, Cliff learned the game in Singapore and Malaysia from several of the region’s top coaches and players. He brings his 25 years of worldwide squash experience to the Squash Bootcamp held at the beautiful 6 court squash facility at Noble & Greenough School in Dedham, MA. Many of Cliff’s juniors are state and nationally ranked &/or on the varsity team at their respective schools. Szilvia Szombati, is in her 10th year as Head Coach at the Winsor School and in her 4th season as the Head Pro at the Marblehead YMCA. She has been a member of the Hungarian national squash team and plays for Boston’s A team in the Howe Cup. She is also an accomplished badminton player, a former member of the Hungarian National Badminton Team, and a US National Champion in Mixed Doubles. Belkys Velez, formerly the Tufts Head Women’s Squash Coach, was the Ecuadorian national champion, and played on the WSA tour reaching a ranking high of 84. She is currently a squash pro at the Dover Squash Academy in Natick.
The Squash Bootcamp at Nobles is geared specifically toward beginner/intermediate level players.
All basic fundamental aspects of the game are covered during the week, including: grip, stance, strokes, footwork, tactics, strategy, rules, and match play. Specialized exercises, drills, and games will be used to work on each area of the game. Snacks and beverages are provided for all campers. Competition and raffle based prizes. Conveniently located just south of Boston off of Rte. 128.
Space in each camp is limited to 24 campers.
Each Camp is divided into 2 separate sessions –
Session I: Ages 9-12 yr – 9am – 12pm – Beginner/Intermediate – Cost: $395
Session II: Ages 13-17 yr – 9am – 1pm – Beginner/Intermediate – Cost: $495
Session I is designed as an excellent starter camp for younger kids looking to learn or improve on the basics of squash. Session II is tailored for those who want to try out for their school team and for those already on the team looking to move up the ladder.
Years in operation: 9