I hang out a lot with squash players.
I also tend to spend a fair amount of time with friends who are in sales, marketing, and other customer facing areas of businesses.
It is a “birds of a feather” thing – in a positive way.
Squash to me is more than a game played with an opponent within the
confines of four walls. I get more out of squash than the pure exercise.
If you already pl+ay squash or are planning to pick up the game, here are seven reasons to play squash.
Make a living – There are a few ways to make a living playing squash. The obvious one is to turn professional.
It is easier said than done!
It is true that even the 100th ranked tennis player makes a comfortable living playing tournaments.
Squash has some ways to go.
While the earnings of squash pros are not easily available in the public domain, prize money offered by PSA tournaments has been slowly creeping up allowing the top few to make a decent living. Follow this link to get more info about squash tournaments and prize money.
If think you got the game and are ready to turn pro like Olivia Blatchford, the recent winner of the Manulife Investments WSA tournament at Club Meadowvale, now is your time.
Teach the game – Being a pro at a decent squash club can be a career option for many good squash players.
Offering private and group lessons combined with some pro-shop services – racquets, strings, grips, and apparel – can add up to a fair livelihood for some. Unlike professional players who have a short window of opportunity to make their mark and build up their bank balance, this option has longevity and stability, provided you are good at what you do.
Patrick Hartunian of Club Meadowvale is a good example.
Run a squash academy: This may be an option for players who built up credibility by playing at the professional and national level competitions. Jonathan Power’s National Squash Academy, the first of its kind in North America, strikes a good balance of running a business while growing the popularity of the game.
Earn a scholarship – This one may not be fully understood or utilized by young squash players. As per the NCAA “more than 150,000 student-athletes receive $2.7 billion in athletic scholarships each year…”
While squash is not recognized as an official NCAA sport, there are many high-profile educational institutions in North America and Europe that sponsor varsity squash teams. There may be opportunities to augment your academic profile with your squash achievements to earn admission to one of these revered institutions.
Radhika Ahluwalia of Club Meadowvale, who went on to play for the prestigious Penn Squash Ivy League team, should be an inspiration for some of you younger players out there.
Make friends: Generally speaking, squash players tend to be friendly outside the squash court. Analyzing losses and wins after a gruelling match builds a...... Read Here
I also tend to spend a fair amount of time with friends who are in sales, marketing, and other customer facing areas of businesses.
It is a “birds of a feather” thing – in a positive way.
Squash to me is more than a game played with an opponent within the
confines of four walls. I get more out of squash than the pure exercise.
If you already pl+ay squash or are planning to pick up the game, here are seven reasons to play squash.Make a living – There are a few ways to make a living playing squash. The obvious one is to turn professional.
It is easier said than done!
It is true that even the 100th ranked tennis player makes a comfortable living playing tournaments.
Squash has some ways to go.
While the earnings of squash pros are not easily available in the public domain, prize money offered by PSA tournaments has been slowly creeping up allowing the top few to make a decent living. Follow this link to get more info about squash tournaments and prize money.
If think you got the game and are ready to turn pro like Olivia Blatchford, the recent winner of the Manulife Investments WSA tournament at Club Meadowvale, now is your time.
Teach the game – Being a pro at a decent squash club can be a career option for many good squash players.
Offering private and group lessons combined with some pro-shop services – racquets, strings, grips, and apparel – can add up to a fair livelihood for some. Unlike professional players who have a short window of opportunity to make their mark and build up their bank balance, this option has longevity and stability, provided you are good at what you do.
Patrick Hartunian of Club Meadowvale is a good example.
Run a squash academy: This may be an option for players who built up credibility by playing at the professional and national level competitions. Jonathan Power’s National Squash Academy, the first of its kind in North America, strikes a good balance of running a business while growing the popularity of the game.
Earn a scholarship – This one may not be fully understood or utilized by young squash players. As per the NCAA “more than 150,000 student-athletes receive $2.7 billion in athletic scholarships each year…”
While squash is not recognized as an official NCAA sport, there are many high-profile educational institutions in North America and Europe that sponsor varsity squash teams. There may be opportunities to augment your academic profile with your squash achievements to earn admission to one of these revered institutions.
Radhika Ahluwalia of Club Meadowvale, who went on to play for the prestigious Penn Squash Ivy League team, should be an inspiration for some of you younger players out there.
Make friends: Generally speaking, squash players tend to be friendly outside the squash court. Analyzing losses and wins after a gruelling match builds a...... Read Here
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