If you have ever played squash, you know you can work up quite a sweat running around in such a small space. You also know how much fun it can be! You have to reach, lunge, and sprint while maneuvering around your opponent in constant motion. It’s a great workout and takes a lot of skill.
There is a Brooklyn dad championing the sport for the next generation by teaching squash to kids ages 5 to 18 years old. Josh Easdon grew up in Brooklyn Heights playing squash and went on to be ranked #2 in the country, playing for the USA Junior Team and competing internationally. He has been coaching squash for over 25 years and started JoshSQUASH to instill his passion for the game in young people. He also encourages whole families to love the sport and be part of a community. He teaches a Moms’ program and does private lessons for parents so everyone can keep up and play together.
JoshSQUASH is a junior squash program that helps young players learn and excel at the sport. The program is geared for both tournament players as well as those who are looking for a fun way to exercise and build self-esteem. Josh points out that many elite colleges in the Northeast have squash teams and being a squash player can be a definite advantage.
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes with slots available as early as 6:30am and ending at 6:30pm. They run in 12-week Fall, Winter and Spring sessions. Each class has between three and six juniors, depending on age and skill level. Students learn a wide variety of skills, ranging from the four fundamental shots to volleys and tournament strategy. There is an awards night every June that students eagerly look forward to and summer squash camps in June and July.
- LOCATION: New York Sports Club, 96 Boerum Place in Cobble Hill (Players do not have to be a member of NYSC).
- AGE RANGE: Between 5 and 18 years for Junior Program and all ages for private and semi-private lessons.
- SCHEDULE: Squash classes are 45-mins and meet on the same day each week either before school, after school, or on Saturdays.
- HOW TO REGISTER: Contact Josh Easdon – Program Director / Email: easdonj@gmail.com / Cell: (917) 584-5929. Contact Josh to discuss your scheduling needs and he will work with you to find a squash lesson for the whole family.
- COST: Private Lesson $80/45-mins, Semi-private Lessons $100/45-mins (2 players $50 each) Small group class $540 (12 classes max of 3 players) Squash Class $480 (12 classes max 6 players).
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