Important UPDATE :)

Early Happy Thanksgiving wishes from everyone here at Squash Tigers!  I hope you find time to relax just a little and enjoy family and friends.  Below is one IMPORTANT UPDATE regarding training times - all else is optional to read when you have a moment!

YOU NEED TO KNOW that Thanksgiving Camp Hours start this Saturday  - different timings on ALL squads for the next week - details here and schedule attached!   With that in mind if you’re looking for your normal lesson, or even additional lessons this coming week you need to contact the coach directly or reply to this email and I’ll put it together for you!

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• We are offering our winter 3 Month Membership with a 10% discount - all details HERE - open to both new members and our current monthly players

• Coach Planning meetings available - reply to this email to make a time and sit down to plan the upcoming winter season

• In-person coaching available for the upcoming Pingry Gold, and of course the US Open in a months time - details here and you can request coaching by emailing Coach Claire

• Thanksgiving Camp is free to members, but also open to everyone for drop in charges - feel free to bring along your friends!

• Our next Rehearsal Tournament is scheduled for November 30 in Plainsboro (and part of our Camp Schedule) - enter with Coach Claire or by replying to this email..  Free to 9 month members, open to everyone! (check the previous RT report here!)

• Winter Camp (wow, the year goes so quickly!) on the horizon - keep it in mind!

  
  

See you all camp!

Squash Psych Blog of the Week!

Contributing success to wins versus performance.

Many athletes, especially squash players contribute success to the wins versus losses under their belt. However, success is defined as a range of expectations one has for themselves. 

The question is... Do you equate success to the outcome of a score or the performance during the match? 

There are many instances where an athlete will lose a match but walk away feeling satisfied and quite happy with themselves because of how they performed. Sometimes you can do everything right and show grit, mental toughness and determination and still lose. The only place loss has in the measurements of success is realizing that there is no feeling of success or accomplishment without experiencing loss. Losing is a part of becoming a well rounded athlete and performer. 

On the other hand there are wins that sometimes don't feel like an accomplishment and that is because an athlete can still win on paper but have a performance that is less than adequate. 

How can a young squash player find the balance between winning and performing optimally?

Being self-aware is an important part of becoming successful and progressing constantly in a game like squash. Actively reflecting and tracking progress with a tool like journaling is an easy and great way to realize what it really means and what it takes to be successful in a sport that is both physically and mentally demanding like squash. Losses are hard in any sport and any context but the real challenge is evaluating if you are a winner because of a score or because of your overall performance. 

How can I help?

As a mental performance consultant that specializes in squash, I can give those who are looking to take their game to the next level mental techniques and skills that positively affect overall performance. 

Email ebonie@squashtigers.com to schedule your first session free!

Membership Deals, Coach Meetings...

With a hectic winter schedule ahead, now is a great time to check in.  I have made time in my schedule for the next two weeks to sit down with parents to assist in planning training throughout the upcoming winter season.  Simply reply to this email and we can schedule a 30 minute meeting to discuss competition plans and training improvements.  These chats are by no means compulsory, but everyone is welcome, both members and non-members and may help plan the upcoming few months.

BIG TICKET ITEMS!

1. 3 Month Membership offering with a 10% discount - all details HERE

2. We will have in-person coaching available for the US Open - details here and you can request coaching by emailing Coach Claire

3. Thanksgiving Camp on the horizon - free to members and open to everyone

4. Our next Rehearsal Tournament is scheduled for November 30 in Plainsboro - enter with Coach Claire or by replying to this email..  Free to 9 month members, open to everyone! (check the previous RT report here!)

5. Winter Camp (wow, the year goes so quickly!) on the horizon - free to members and open to all

AND WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

1. Fall is traditionally the time for new players to learn the sport - please pass the details of our Learn-to-play Package to families who may be looking for that first step.  Designed for kids aged 9 and above, it is our fast track to competition and proving very popular at the moment with many new faces in the club!

2. 5-Lesson Pack details are live on the site - info for all coaches

3. Check out our Socials - they’re all here regardless of what platform you follow!

See you all at training!

Paul and the team