Commonwealth Games 2022 Recap
A few days ago I returned from competing in the Commonwealth Games, which were held in Birmingham, England! The games were held from July...
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- Jun 28
- 4 min
Off Season Update: Home, Training, Commonwealth Prep
It's been a while since my last blog post! My goal is ultimately to release one post per week, which, compared to the nearly-daily Squash...
- Jan 18
- 9 min
Squashletic's First Birthday 🥳 {2021 Recap}
This Saturday, January 15th, was Squashletic’s FIRST birthday!! 🥳 It’s crazy to think about how much Squashletic has grown in the last...
- Dec 19, 2021
- 4 min
5 Tips to Better Training During the Holiday Season
Do you have a tournament in early to mid January? I bet you do! It feels so far away (I mean, it is next year), but in reality, it’s less...
- Nov 3, 2021
- 6 min
4 Ways for Squash Players to Reduce Injuries
I don't need to explain WHY injuries suck. If you've ever been sidelined from the court for a few days, a few weeks, or even a few...
- May 12, 2021
- 5 min
A Week of Squash Training (5/3-5/8)
I've decided I should get back to writing blogs more frequently. Instagram (where I hang out most of the time these days) is fun, and...
- Mar 14, 2021
- 6 min
Black Ball Open Full Recap {Match Report}
Hello from Connecticut! (Image courtesy of Nathan Clarke, PSA photographer). I'll spare you the boring details and headache, but I ended...
- Mar 11, 2021
- 5 min
Training before Black Ball Open {Week Recap}
Hello from Cairo! I'm happy to report that my trip to Egypt has gone without a hitch so far- no issues with the Covid tests, luggage, or...
- Jan 30, 2021
- 3 min
Why the Bootcamp Mentality Works... and Then Ultimately Burns Out.
What is Bootcamp Burnout? What IS the Bootcamp Mentality, or Bootcamp Burnout? Essentially, I define it as a short, focused, and...
- Jan 10, 2021
- 5 min
Why Burpees Are Stupid (and what you should do instead)
I had a lot of people weigh in with their opinion on my instagram poll the other day. I re-posted a Jeopardy meme which said "A useless...
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
5 Hacks To Make Your Court Shoes Fit Better (And Reduce Injuries!)
The more experienced you become at a sport, the pickier you become with your equipment. Nasty old grip? Could make the difference between...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 5 min
What's Your Squash Style - Squash Player or Athlete?
I'll admit, this post title is a little misleading, but I hope it challenges you to reflect on your style of game and natural strengths...
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
8 Steps to Finally Get the Sweat Smell Out of Your Squash Clothes
Squash is one of those sports like hot yoga, where sweating is absolutely inevitable! Inside the confines of the court there's no breeze,...
- Oct 17, 2020
- 6 min
CIB Egyptian Open 2020 + Playing Against Egyptians
I may be writing this post at 6 am because of jet lag, but I'm happy to say that I'm back safe and sound from Cairo! I was a little...
- Sep 28, 2020
- 5 min
Strength Training For Squash With TRX
In my last post, I talked about whether squash players needed to strength train, and be strong to play the high-impact, physically...
- Sep 22, 2020
- 3 min
How Strong Do You Have To Be For Squash?
Throughout my squash career, I have heard that "squash players don't need to lift weights, because you don't need to be big/bulky/strong...
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Healthier Turkey Veggie Lasagna
Since it's summertime, I've been trying to buy more seasonal, local produce to include in my lunch and dinner. Yellow summer squash,...
- Aug 20, 2020
- 4 min
Want Results On Court (or in the gym)? Then You Need to Get In the "Zone"... In Life.
What is "the Zone", or "Flow State"? You know when you're in a match, a presentation, or a race, and things are just working? Some...
- Aug 2, 2020
- 3 min
The 3 Steps Everyone Can (and Should!) Take to Train Like an Athlete
The last 5+ years have led me to this, and I couldn't be more excited... Welcome to the first blog post of my new website! If you're new...