Sport Psychology - Squash Tigers

6 10, 2021

My favorite coaches… Phil Jackson

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Phil Jackson is a basketball legend and unquestionably, my favorite coach in any sport. Throughout his Hall of Fame coaching career, Jackson won 11 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls

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30 09, 2021

Thursday Thoughts: Taking on board feedback

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Taking on board feedback is a vital part of any young athletes journey. Being open to your coach, internalizing their words and reflecting upon their substance can all increase your

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23 09, 2021

Thursday Thoughts: Performing Under Pressure

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Performing under pressure is key. This is a fantastic infographic and we should use it in several ways. Reflect upon the words, what they mean to you and how they

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16 09, 2021

Thursday Thoughts: Mental Toughness

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Mental toughness is frequently the difference between winning and losing, especially in a sport such as squash that requires a mixture of complex decision making and good old fashioned physicality.

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Squash Tigers methodology consists of THREE PILLARS

1. Long Term Player Development

2. The 5 TRAINABLES

3. Modern Periodization

Long Term Player Development

Briefly explained, Long Term Player Development or LTPD speaks to the intelligent programming of a player’s training based upon their age and stage of development – simply put, 10 year olds shouldn’t do the same training that 16 year olds do.

The Five Trainables

The various physical and mental competencies required to be developed in order for a squash player to achieve their potential in the sport.

We use the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
S – Strategy
M – Mental Skills
A – Athleticism
R – Real World Skills
T – Technical Literacy

Annual Periodization

Annual Periodization refers to paying appropriate attention to the time of year and the competitive or training priorities. We prioritize aspects of the Five Trainables at different times of year to maximize performance. Summer – we don’t train the same in summer as the week before Nationals.