Squash offers your kid unparalleled benefits - opportunities to travel the world, top colleges, a sport that can be enjoyed no matter what the weather, and a game where you don't always need a partner for practice. Plus: friendship, character building, and a lifetime of health and optimum fitness. Whether you know squash or not; whether your kid is 2 or 18 and just starting out, or has a few years of squash experience, this book offers a complete roadmap to all the game has to offer. You'll find practical advice ranging from the best age to get your kid started in squash, to pursuing a career in professional squash, to finding ways squash players can give back to their communities. Gain insight into squash organizations. Have fun along the way at the best squash camps and vacations.
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"Millman & Morque have come to the aid of squash associations, clubs and programs around the world." -- KEVIN KLIPSTEIN, Chief Executive Officer, US Squash Racquets Association
"Squash has become increasingly important for college admissions. Excellent primer." -- WILL CARLIN, Former US No.1
"The book helps students improve all aspects of their game tremendously and more importantly enjoy it!" -- MARK TALBOTT, Director of Squash, Stanford University
"We have been waiting for a book like this. Millman and Morque cover every aspect - first lesson to college." -- JAMES ZUG, Author, Squash: A History of the Game
"Wealth of information - perfect for every squash parent." -- ROBERT GRAHAM, Director of Squash, Santa Barbara Athletic Club
"Squash has become increasingly important for college admissions. Excellent primer." -- WILL CARLIN, Former US No.1
"The book helps students improve all aspects of their game tremendously and more importantly enjoy it!" -- MARK TALBOTT, Director of Squash, Stanford University
"We have been waiting for a book like this. Millman and Morque cover every aspect - first lesson to college." -- JAMES ZUG, Author, Squash: A History of the Game
"Wealth of information - perfect for every squash parent." -- ROBERT GRAHAM, Director of Squash, Santa Barbara Athletic Club
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Richard Millman is the Head Pro at Westchester Squash Club and former Director of National Performance for the United States Squash Racquets Association. He coached the US national squash team and the university team at Cornell. As a player, Richard was the Norfolk Champion a record eight times, and a top player on the ISPA world professional tour. Richard remains an active, enthusiastic player and has won the US National Men's 30s, 35s and 40s Championships. Interviews with Richard have been regularly featured in the media Including The Journal News and Racquet Sports Industry magazine. Georgetta Morque is a prolific sportswriter, and a former squash league player. She is the daughter of the late Joe Lordi, a 1930s squash champion. Georgetta has fond childhood memories of squash, presenting trophies to the winners of the tournament named in her Dad's honor.
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If your kid is getting serious about squash and you want to learn about the sport, this well-written book is a must read. It covers every topic you may want to know. Even parents who have been taking their kids to lots of squash tournaments will learn some things from this book.
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