High quality coaching is the essence of what we do. Regardless of ability we welcome children who want to learn to play squash by providing up to date and relevant instruction appropriate to the pupils age and ability. Our coaches are all either currently licensed by England Squash or will be by the end of the summer 2008. This involves having a CRB check undertaken, ensures they have emergency first aid skills and they will also have attended two workshops involving child protection and equity in sport. They are also fully insured. They are therefore qualified to the highest level. Our coaches expertise cover the spectrum of abilities between beginners to county and national players.

COACH PROFILES

Jago Nardelli is a Level 2 Club Coach who has played on the professional circuit, reaching number 80 in the world, and regularly trains with the England players who train at the Potters Heath Club with Paul Carter (see below). Jago looks after our intermediate players and introduces both technical and tactical awareness of the game to his pupils. Jago is available for individual lessons

Paul Carter is an elite coach who co-founded Potters Youth Squash with David Richards (see below) six years ago. A former professional player and British number one Paul is highly regarded as the best squash coach in the UK and is on the permanent staff of England Squash as assistant National Coach. Paul works regularly with the England team (often at the Potters) and travels to all the main tournaments worldwide. Paul brings a unique knowledge and understanding of the game and provides the coaching direction for our youth section. Paul works with our County players and is actively involved with our own internal coach training and development plan which ensures our own coaches are delivering professional input to our range of pupils.

Kelly Sanders is responsible for all the beginners who join our club. An experienced swimming coach Kelly has transferred her knowledge and enthusiasm to squash and has obtained her Level 1 coaching qualification along the way. Quite simply our beginners always enjoy their sessions with Kelly as she improves their co-ordination, confidence and technique.

David Richards is a Level 3 Advanced Licenced Coach who co-founded Potters Youth Squash with Paul Carter (see above) six years ago. David is a full time teacher and has been able to develop the youth club so that it is self-sufficient and has also ensured that the standards of coaching have remained consistently high. David welcomes all ages from 6-18 to the club regardless of ability. Please contact David is you need any further information. His contact number is 01707 663252.

Ben Richards and Jonny Driscoll are the product of the club having both started playing when the Potters Youth Squash was formed six years ago. Ben plays for Hertfordshire and Jonny has a passion for sport and coaching in particular. They have both recently qualified as UKCC licensed level two coaches.