COMPETITIVE SQUASH
DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMY SQUADS
The 412 Squash Junior Development & Academy Squads are intended for students looking for an intensive program with aspirations to achieve competitive success in junior tournaments. The goals of the program are for young players to have fun, work hard, improve their skills and practice good sportsmanship. All Junior Academy programs are led by dedicated coaches and follow structured curriculums focused on skill development, competition readiness, fitness, mindset, and teamwork. The program follows our 412 Squash Junior Squash Pathway to help each and every student reach their full potential in a motivating and supportive environment.
Requirement for Development & Academy Squads
Joining our development or academy squads requires a coach’s invitation or a successful evaluation. All junior competition players may be asked to complete an ability assessment with a 412 Squash coach to determine their ideal placement. Our Junior Development & Academy squads operate on a trimester basis (September–December, January–March, and April–June).
Competitive excellence requires consistency. To master the complexities of squash—from muscle memory to advanced footwork—players need regular, repeated time on court. To better support our students' competitive journeys, we are requiring all academy students to train at least twice weekly.
Option #1 Recommendation: 2 academy clinics per week
Option #2 Recommendation: 1 academy clinic + 1 private lesson per week
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
(ages 8-10)
Clinic Description
The Development Squad program is structured for maturing junior players with competitive aspirations. Our dedicated team of coaches support students in taking their games to the next level. Students will learn new shots, skills and tactics, including playing offensively, controlling the T, and developing winning strategies utilizing angles, heights and speeds of play. Students will have regular opportunities to compete against their peers, with coaches providing real-time guidance to enhance their understanding of the game and foster the confidence needed to excel in squash.
The Development Squad program is designed for motivated junior players ready to take the next step toward competitive squash. This program introduces the essential skills, tactics, and habits needed to train, compete, and succeed with confidence.
Requirements
To qualify for enrollment, players must demonstrate previous squash experience and undergo an assessment by a 412 Squash coach. Additionally, students are responsible for bringing their own squash equipment and coming to class in appropriate athletic attire.
Goals
By the end of each season, all Development Squad players should:
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Have gained consistency, power, and accuracy on their serves and groundstrokes
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Be knowledgeable about the rules of squash and feel comfortable competing against classmates
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Develop greater understanding of shot selection and winning tactics
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Contribute to a strong team dynamic and community building within the program
STRIKERS ACADMEY
(ages 10-14)
Clinic Description
The Strikers Academy Program is designed for junior players focused on accelerated development, this clinic focuses on refining technical consistency, movement efficiency, and shot variety on the court. Athletes will enhance their accuracy, decision-making, and overall court awareness through targeted drills and gameplay.
Beyond racket skills, the curriculum emphasizes complete athletic conditioning—building strength, agility, coordination, and confidence. Players will cultivate healthy training habits, resilience, and a growth mindset while practicing sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect. Grounded in a commitment to fitness, proper recovery, and long-term athletic development, this program provides dedicated athletes with the tools to elevate their game to the next level.
Requirements
To qualify for enrollment, players must demonstrate previous squash experience and undergo an assessment by a 412 Squash coach. Additionally, students are responsible for bringing their own squash equipment and coming to class in appropriate athletic attire.
Goals
By the end of each season, all Strikers Academy players should:
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Develop an expanded understanding and awareness of shot selection and tactics.
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Have an understanding of how to prepare for junior tournaments.
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Be able to design and execute a structured game plan.
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Feel confident in refereeing and officiating official squash matches.
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Become fit, motivated, and inspired to improve their game.
JUNIOR LEGENDS ACADEMY
(ages 12-15)
Clinic Description
The Junior Legends Academy program is built for high-level junior players and is designed to refine advanced technical execution and deep tactical understanding. Players will elevate their movement efficiency, sharpen their court anticipation, and deepen their overall game awareness through high-intensity training and scenario-based play.
Physical and mental conditioning are core pillars of this program. Athletes will build elite strength, speed, agility, and sport-specific endurance, alongside the mental toughness required to handle pressure. Beyond the court, we instill a culture of sportsmanship, personal accountability, and athletic preparation, focusing on fitness, recovery, and performance habits.
Requirements
To qualify for enrollment, players must demonstrate previous squash experience and undergo an assessment by a 412 Squash coach. Additionally, students are responsible for bringing their own squash equipment and coming to class in appropriate athletic attire.
Goals
By the end of each season, all Junior Legends players should:
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Have a clear sense of their own personal strengths and weaknesses on the squash court
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Feel fit and confident to compete in junior tournaments
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Have the skills set, fortitude and mental agility to adapt their game plans and tactics