Junior squash Performance Academy
A high-intensity training environment for junior players aspiring to become the best they can be within sport performance, leadership and positive influence.
We invite players to talent development sessions based on their curiosity to learn and improve and understand their role socially within the group.
Our coaches provide an environment where holistic personal development is held in high regard. Players will experience an environment where learning from failure is accepted and encouraged. Players can vocalise and rationalise their errors to make corrections quicker and more efficiently.
Players will be challenged, not just to be the best they can be physically and skilfully, but also socially. Positive role modelling and leadership skills are developed too.
To find out more
Contact our Head of Performance Mark Toseland on 07902 005038.
What we offer
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Multiple squad discounts
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Regular player and parent feedback.
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Organised box leagues for our younger competitors
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Internal competitions throughout the year
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Organised team squash throughout the year
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A GRAVIT8 Academy T-shirt. Official academy kit
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Parents evenings & additional parent support
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Guest speakers
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Strength and conditioning throughout the year with The Huddle
Our Junior Performance Academy coaching team
Mark Toseland
Squash Manager. England Squash & Racketball Coach Level 3.
England Squash Affiliated Coach Educator. BSc Sports Development and Coaching.
Mark has a passion for athletic and personal development, building partnerships and networks within the community to support this.
He creates an environment where junior participants are self-initiating, flourish socially with their peers and has the participants moulding the core of the programme.
Fiona Geaves
England Squash & Racketball Coach Level 3. NLP Practioner
Fiona is a former world number five. with many years of coaching experience. Coaching world-class players and then leading them into world individual and team events has always been her dream since retiring from the game.
Hannah Lewis
England Squash & Racketball Coach Level 2.
Hannah has recently finished an Equine Science Degree at Hartpury University. She has been developing as a coach over the last few years alongside her studies.
Hannah has an abundance of enthusiasm for the development of squash. She strives for excellence in coaching to best support those she works with.
Tayne Turnock
England Squash & Racketball Coach Level 1.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Tayne relocated to the UK in November 2019 to start his professional squash career.
He has joined the coaching team as an elite performer. He offers his learning experiences to those who can fully benefit from his journey.
Tayne is also available for hitting with higher standard players who wish to reach a higher playing ability.
Jamie Carmichael
England Squash & Racketball Coach Level 1.
As a junior Jamie reached the top ten in each age group as a junior.
Since becoming a coach in 2019, it has been his goal to pass on his love for the game and watch those who he coaches develop the bug for it too. He says, “watching juniors enjoy squash and develop as players is the most fantastic feeling”.
Currently studying at Loughborough University so availability will be limited.