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MAKINGS OF A CHAMPION
JUNIOR ACADEMY
For Beginners to Advanced Players

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, our coaching staff has the talent and experience to help you improve your squash game.

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Lessons

We offer individual and group lessons to all standards and ages of player

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Clinics & Squash Courses

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Junior Academy

Let us improve your competitive game with our proven methodology

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Camps and Advanced Training

Elevate your game

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Schools and Universities

Incorporate squash into the curriculum

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Round Robins & Tournaments

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CLINICS & COURSES

Your champion in the making will master the basics of squash, have fun, and make new friends! If you have any questions, please contact manager@squashonfire.com to learn more. Every player needs to have their own Squash On Fire minor account in our system. If you need to create an account for your child the first step is to complete the form accessible by clicking here. See our full list of offerings below:

Little Juniors

Start off strong by learning the ABC's of squash, including holding the racquet, swing technique, and basic shots (for K to 2nd graders).

Saturday 6/10 at 9:45am

Sunday 6/11 at 9:15am

Saturday 6/17 at 9:45am

Sunday 6/18 at 9:15am

Junior Stars

Become a champion of the future by working on new shots, ball control, court movement, and fitness. Perfect for juniors who understand the fundamentals and are ready to play points (for 3rd to 6th graders).

Saturday 6/10 at 10:30am

Saturday 6/10 at 11:15am

Sunday 6/11 at 9:00am

Sunday 6/11 at 9:45am

Sunday 6/11 at 10:15am

Sunday 6/11 at 11:15am

Saturday 6/17 at 10:30am

Saturday 6/17 at 11:15am

Sunday 6/18 at 9:00am

Sunday 6/18 at 9:45am

Sunday 6/18 at 10:15am

Sunday 6/18 at 11:15am

Middle School

Do you have a middle schooler who might like squash? This clinic is great for older kids who aren't ready to catapult into lessons or Junior Academy and love learning in group. Our coach will go over the basics, including grip, technique, coordination, and rules of the sport, while incorporating fitness and games to make your kid sweat and have fun! (For 7th to 9th graders).

Clinic Descriptions

NEW PLAYERS CLINIC

Never tried squash? Our coach will cover the basics, including how to hold the racquet, swing mechanics and the rules of the game. With a primary focus on developing hand-eye coordination, movement and timing, this clinic is a workout for your body and brain. Minimum age: 14

BEGINNERS CLINIC

LEVEL 1: Cover the essentials, including how to grip the racquet, swing mechanics, the rules, and start to move to game play. Minimum age: 14

LEVEL 2: Learn about strategy and tactics as you become comfortable competing. For adult players with 6+ months experience. Minimum age: 14

INTERMEDIATE CLINIC

Become a competitor! Focusing on specialized drills and movement routines for the developing intermediate player, this clinic is great for players who can hit five volleys and ten drives to themselves in a row (both sides). Minimum age: 14

ADVANCED CLINIC

Designed to elevate your game to the next level as you focus on key tactical and technical instruction. Suitable for high level intermediate and advanced players. Minimum age: 14

LITTLE JUNIORS

For kids in grades K-2nd grade. Your child will learn the ABC's of squash, including holding the racquet, swing technique, and the basic shots. Our coach will focus on getting your child moving around the court and developing their hand-eye coordination and timing. Introduce your child to the game and new friends.

JUNIOR STARS

For kids in 3rd-6th grades. Get your child on court and excited about squash! In Junior Stars, we not only reinforce the basic of the game, our coach works with your child on new shots, ball control, court movement, and overall fitness. Great for older juniors who understand the basics of the game and are ready to play points!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

For 7th to 9th graders. This clinic is great for older kids who aren't ready to catapult into lessons or Junior Academy and love learning in group. Our coach will go over the basics, including grip, technique, coordination, and rules of the sport, while incorporating fitness and games to make your kid sweat and have fun!

OUR CAFE 1:

For kids in 3rd-6th grades. Get your child on court and excited about squash! In Junior Stars, we not only reinforce the basic of the game, our coach works with your child on new shots, ball control, court movement, and overall fitness. This group clinic is great for older juniors who understand the basics of the game and are ready to play points!

OUR CAFE 2

In this 6-week Junior Stars course, we not only reinforce the basic of the game, our coach works with your child on new shots, ball control, court movement, and overall fitness. This group clinic course is great for older juniors who understand the basics of the game and are ready to play points! This group meets once a week for six weeks.
SOLO TRAINING PROGRAMS

For $30 per session (in addition to the court fee) Coach Ronny will create a custom training program designed for solo playing. Please contact manager@squashonfire.com to learn more.

JUNIOR ACADEMY

Are your kids looking to play squash more regularly? Are they looking to take their game to the next level? Check out our Junior Academy!

Junior Academy 2022 - 2023

For the 2022 – 2023 season we've changed the Junior Academy structure so that there is more of an all-encompassing pathway for Squash On Fire junior players to follow. This could take someone right from starting off once a week on a Saturday morning as a six or seven year old to a high school senior who is training multiple times each week, competing in US Squash tournaments and holding ambitions to play on a collegiate team. There are of course various levels in between as kids balance their interest, progression, and enthusiasm for the game.

There are now 4 different groups of Junior Academy as laid out below:

Group 1

Attending weekly Saturday morning training sessions from 9:15 - 10:30 am. The first 45 minutes consists of on court activities followed by 30 minutes of fitness training on the mezzanine level. The fitness portion is led by Rafal Tokicz, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Performance Specialist since 2004. The cost for each session $75.

Group 2

Attending at least one out of the two group training sessions each week: Thursdays 5:15 – 6:15pm or Saturdays 10 am – 11:30 am. The Saturday session starts with 60 minutes of on court activities followed by 30 minutes of fitness training on the mezzanine level. The fitness portion is led by Rafal Tokicz, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Performance Specialist since 2004. This is in addition to taking a private lesson each week with one of the coaches at a mutually convenient time. The pricing is $45 for the group training on Thursdays, $80 for Saturdays and $113 for each private lesson with a Senior Coach. Additional available elements also include a Sunday Match Play/Physical Training Session and coaching at tournaments.

Group 3

Attending three group training sessions per week, Mondays 5:15 – 6:15 pm, Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:45 pm and Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:15 pm. The Saturday session starts with 30 minutes of fitness training on the mezzanine level followed by 75 minutes on court training. The fitness portion is led by Rafal Tokicz, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Performance Specialist since 2004. This in addition to taking a private lesson each week with one of the coaches at a mutually convenient time. The pricing is $49 per Monday or Wednesday group training session, $85 for Saturday's session and $113 for each private lesson with a Senior Coach. Additional available elements also include a Sunday Match Play Session and coaching at tournaments.

Group 4

Elite Performance Group. Attending three weekly group training sessions from 6:15 - 7:30 pm on Mondays and Thursdays and 5:15 – 6:30 pm on Tuesdays. This in addition to taking a private lesson each week with one of the coaches at a mutually convenient time. The pricing is $59 per group training session and $113 for each private lesson with a Senior Coach or $186 for each private lesson with Coach Ronny. Additional available elements also include a Sunday Match Play Session, coaching at tournaments and a monthly personalized performance plan. These should all be discussed on an individual basis with Ronny Vlassaks, Director of Squash.

Any questions about the program or which group fits best for your child should be directed to Ronny Vlassaks - rvlassaks@squashonfire.com

CAMPS AND ADVANCED TRAINING

2023 Summer Camps

Designed for players of every skill level, our junior camps focus on drills, matchplay, strategy, and fitness. Your kids will make new friends while improving their squash! Camps run from 9:30 am - 3 pm each day with lunch included, and are broken into groups based on age and playing level. Juniors from 6 - 18 years old are welcome to participate. The cost for a week is $750 per player.

June 12 - June 16

June 26 - June 30

July 5- July 7 ($450 per player for 3 days)

July 10 - July 14

July 17 - July 21

July 31 - August 4

August 14 - August 18

August 21 - August 25

August 28 - September 1

High Performance Camps with Coach Ronny Vlassaks

Looking to take your child's game to the next level? Then our High Performance Camp is a great fit! Ideal for competitive players eager to elevate their game as the camps are all led by our Director of Squash, Ronny Vlassaks.

Ronny is one of the world's leading coaches and has worked as the national team head coach for both Belgium and the Netherlands in addition to coaching leading PSA players like Simon Rosner and the Gilis sisters.

Ronny will be working alongside Ineta Mackevica to deliver this camp. Ineta is currently ranked #55 in the world and is a 9-time Latvian National Champion. An unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the leading players in world!

A typical day is as follows:

9:30 - 10 am: Warm up (Dynamic Drills)

10 - 11:30 am: On Court (Technical and Playing Patterns)

11:30 am - 12 pm: Physical (Strength, Balance, Coordination and Stretch)

12 - 1 pm: Lunch (Included in Price)

1 - 2:30 pm: Play (Conditioned Games, Tactics, Solutions and Matchplay)

2:30 - 3 pm: Physical (Circuit)

3 - 3:30 pm: Summary (Stretch and Feedback)

Designed for tournament players who are eager to work hard and improve their game! The cost for a week is $990 per player and includes lunch each day.

June 19 - June 23

August 7 - August 11

Aspiring College Players Camp with Coach Tim Lasusa

Do you have aspirations to play squash in college? If so then this is the perfect camp for you!

The camp with be run by Georgetown Women's Varsity Head Coach Tim Lasusa. Tim competed collegiately at St. Lawrence and previously worked as part of the coaching staff at Yale before moving to DC. He has one of the sharpest minds in the game and knows college squash inside out.

This week will consist of training sessions in a college team style format, drills, conditioned games, matchplay and fitness training. There will also be Q&A opportunities where all the participants will have a chance to pick Tim's brain about college squash.

The cost for the camp $990 per player and includes lunch each day. The daily schedule will begin at 9:30 am and wrap up at 3:30 pm.

August 14 - August 18

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SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES

In addition to individual coaching, we work with clubs, schools and universities. We develop bespoke programs designed to help these organizations prepare their players for the national and international squash circuits.

Squash is a great sport to incorporate into your school curriculum.

According to the Sports and Fitness Association (SIFA), the United States has the fastest growing number of squash players in the world. Now, more than 200 universities in the U.S. have squash programs.

We currently work with:

National
Cathedral School

  • Director of Squash Ronny Vlassaks
  • High School - Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams
  • Reached the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Squash Team Championships Semifinals.

Georgetown
University Men

  • Director of Squash Ronny Vlassaks
  • Collegiate Club Team
  • 2022-2023 Chaffee Cup Finalists, the Men’s/Co-Ed Club Team National title. #2 Men's Club team in the country.

Georgetown
University Women

  • Head Coach Tim Lasusa
  • Varsity Team
  • Ranked #18 in the nation during the 2022-2023 season. Reached the 2023 Walker Division finals at the College Squash Association National Championships.

Washington International School

Georgetown Day School

British International School

If you are interested in bringing squash to your organization, please contact us for a free consultation. contact@squashonfire.com

Scout | Elementary & high school

Details coming soon!

ROUND ROBINS & TOURNAMENTS

Squash On Fire Invitationals

The next Squash On Fire Invitational will take place in August 2023. Stay tuned for more details!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Will Hopton at whopton@squashonfire.com directly.

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