This course will train coaches to teach beginner to intermediate squash players in the Learning to Train and Training to Train stages of athlete development. This course covers both the Intermediate Instruction and Introduction to Competition stream. Prior coaching certification is not necessary but recommended.

In the Intermediate Instruction stream, coaches will learn to refine basic squash skills and introduce intermediate strokes and related performance skills to intermediate, recreational players. In addition, coaches will be able to schedule, plan and promote programs and activities, including fun tournaments.

In the Introduction to Competition stream, coaches will also be trained to work with juniors and young adults who are more competitive and train to refine their intermediate squash skills and train on a seasonal basis to improve their general fitness and prepare for competitive play and regional tournaments. This course will cover roles and responsibilities of the Intermediate Coach, intermediate coaching skills, intermediate strokes, court movement, strategies and tactics, and match performance. 

Learning Facilitator: Barb Cooper

Dates and location: RA Squash Club, Ottawa, November 10-12, 2023

Course Schedule: Friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Price: $300 + HST ($350 + HST for non-members of Squash Ontario)

Mandatory Pre-requisite before you attend the course - Coaching in Squash eLearning module - Sign into your Coach Locker profile to complete (Cost is $35)

Course includes:

• 22 hours of on-court, practical instruction

• Reference Materials and Coach Workbook

• Partial completion of Intro to Competition Certification (Certification also requires completion of multi-sport modules and evaluation)

Please visit the Squash Ontario Coaching webpage to view all the requirements for Intermediate Instructor and Club Coach Certification. www.squashontario.com/coaching

Minimum 4 participants required to run the course (maximum 12).