Dear All,   On behalf of all of us at SQUASH TIGERS, I wish you and your family a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026.   As we begin 2026, I want to introduce myself more personally and start what I hope becomes a tradition: sharing where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and - most importantly - where we are headed. Squash is clearly an important part of your family’s life, and I’d like to give you a better sense of who we are, what we stand for, and what you can expect f

It’s a busy time of year, so we’ll keep this brief. Below are a few important updates for our Philadelphia community. Welcome Coach Azam We’re very proud to welcome Coach Azam Khan  to Squash Tigers. Azam joins us from Pakistan via Houston and has made a strong impression in Philadelphia over the past few seasons. He is a US Squash Level 3 and WSF Level 2 coach with experience working across all levels, from U11 players through to top professionals.  Read more about Coach her

It’s a busy time of year, so we’ll keep this brief. Below are a few important updates regarding this Saturday’s schedule, JCT coaching support, and a winter membership opportunity. Saturday, January 17 – No Squads As part of our commitment to growing the game, we host Bronze tournaments that serve as an ideal first step into the US Squash Junior Tour. This Saturday, our Plainsboro club will host a Bronze event featuring several of our own players making their US Squash compet

Azam joins us from Pakistan via Houston and has already made a powerful impression in Philadelphia over the past few seasons. A US Squash Level 3 and WSF Level 2 coach, he brings world-class experience across every stage of development from U11 juniors to top professionals. Before moving to the United States, Azam coached European Champions at the U13, U15, and U17 levels, as well as Czech National Champions from U11 through U19, helping shape multiple generations of elite pl

Available exclusively at our Exton club. Whether you’re chasing a National title or stepping into your very first Bronze Nationals, this pathway is built to meet you where you are. New Member Special 🎁 4 FREE 45-minute lessons 💸 10% off a 3-month membership 💥 Over $600 in savings 👶 U11 BONUS U11 athletes receive everything above , plus an additional 10% off  their 3-month membership. Road to Nationals Membership 💰 $895 per month for 3 months 👶 U11 rate $715 per month fo

Available exclusively at our New Jersey club. Whether you’re chasing a National title or stepping into your very first Bronze Nationals, this pathway is built to meet you where you are. New Member Special 🎁 5 FREE 30-minute lessons 💸 10% off a 3-month membership 💥 Over $600 in savings 👶 U11 BONUS U11 athletes receive everything above , plus an additional 10% off  their 3-month membership. Road to Nationals Membership 💰 $895 per month for 3 months 👶 U11 rate $715 per mon

Every rally begins before the ball is struck. In junior squash, consistency is often treated like a personality trait. Some players are described as “steady,” others as “emotional,” as if these qualities are fixed. In reality, consistency is built from habits, and one of the most powerful habits a young player can develop is a clear pre-rally ritual. A pre-rally ritual is a short, repeatable routine used between points to reset attention, regulate emotion, and begin the next

We kicked off the new year in the best possible way with our Hogmanay New Year’s Rehearsal Tournament , held today, January 3 , at the Exton Club . With some players just returning from the holiday break and others clearly showing the benefits of a strong Winter Camp , the day offered a great snapshot of where everyone is as we head into the heart of the season. Adding to the atmosphere, the British Junior Open  was streaming on the big screen throughout the day. Between matc

Hi Tigers Family, Another big year is nearly in the books for Squash Tigers, and the US Junior Open  gave us a brilliant finish. Reghan captured the GU17 title, and Jack, Parth, Yiden, and Valiqa reached the quarterfinals of their respective age groups. Beyond the headline results, we saw tough matches, real growth, and plenty of competitive learning across the board. A well-earned reward for everyone’s hard work this season. Winter Camp Winter Camp keeps running through Sund

Squash Tigers has a strong presence at this year’s British Junior Open, with Jack, Reghan, Yiden, Colten, and Jude  competing in one of the toughest junior fields in the world. Laurent Elriani , our Exton Director, is also on-site as part of the Team USA coaching staff , bringing his experience to support American players throughout the event. The British Junior Open is one of the sport’s landmark tournaments. It sits just behind the World Juniors in prestige and attracts top

December is moving fast at the club. The courts have been buzzing with purposeful training, USJO prep, school squash in full stride, and the quiet promise of a holiday break just around the corner. Three quick updates to keep you fully in the loop: Winter Camp Winter Camp begins Saturday, December 20 .It ’s free for all members and open to drop ins, with rates listed here . Any questions at all, just email and we’ll help you get sorted - note that hours are different, so do

December is moving fast at the club. The courts have been buzzing with USJO prep, school squash in full stride, and the quiet promise of a holiday break just around the corner. Three quick updates to keep you fully in the loop: Winter Camp Winter Camp begins Saturday, December 20 .It ’s free for all members  and open to drop ins, with rates listed here . Any questions at all, just email and we’ll help you get sorted - note that hours are different, so don’t get caught out! U

Every sport has its buzzwords, but one idea deserves far more airtime in squash: TNT, Takes No Talent . You will hear the phrase in pockets of American football, basketball, and certain high performance environments, yet it is strangely absent in most racket sport cultures. That is surprising, because TNT speaks directly to the foundation of consistent performance. These are the controllable behaviors that require zero talent but separate serious athletes from the rest. In sq

Be Curious, Not Judgmental Walt Whitman The quote made its way back into the zeitgeist thanks to Ted Lasso . In one of the show’s sharpest scenes, Lasso uses it during a darts match to quietly dismantle a man who underestimated him. Not because he was offended, but because he understood the trap: when people judge too quickly, they stop seeing what’s actually there. They stop learning. They stop noticing. On a squash court, that moment happens every day. When players are conf

The Dunning–Kruger effect describes a simple pattern in human learning. When someone first starts developing a skill, they often become confident faster than they become competent. They know a little, it feels like a lot, and the brain gets ahead of itself. As they improve and see more of the game’s complexity, that overconfidence drops. Eventually, with experience, feedback and practice, their confidence lines up with their level. Squash shows this pattern clearly. A new or

The Batman Effect comes from a study in npj Mental Health Research  titled “The Batman Effect: Unpredictable Events Enhance Prosocial Behavior,”  and it captures something coaches regularly create at big tournaments. When Batman appeared on the Milan subway, people behaved better. They offered seats more often, paid more attention to others and helped keep the environment fair. Many didn’t even realise he was there. The atmosphere shifted and behaviour followed. A coach at th

December is here and the momentum in the club has been fantastic. The courts have been busy, the training blocks have been consistent, and our players are settling into a strong winter rhythm. Below are a few important updates as we round out the year. A reminder that our schedule  has been adjusted to support school squash and academic commitments. Our first of two daily squads begins at 5:00pm, and we continue to provide over 34 hours of supervised training every week . We

Happy December! ❄️ As the season accelerates and we head toward the holidays, the club has felt sharp and productive as everyone gears up for the months ahead.  Here are a few key updates as we close out the year. Special Winter Membership Offer Experience the Mazen Difference with a two-month introductory membership  that includes a 10% welcome rate and  three 30-minute personal sessions with our Director, Mazen Gamal. Expect technical clarity, smarter movement, and a develo

Squash players love to hang onto their shoes. They look fine. The grip seems okay. The laces aren’t broken. So the pair stays in rotation far past its prime. The trouble is that performance dies long before appearance does. A squash shoe is really three different parts doing three different jobs: the outsole  grips, the upper  stabilizes the foot, and the midsole  absorbs impact. The outsole and upper wear slowly and visibly. The midsole breaks down quietly . And once that mi

WINTER CAMP kicks off Saturday 20th of December! Camp is f ree to members and open to drop ins - rates below. As always contact us via contact@squashtigers.com  with any queries. Full Camp $995  Individual squad drop in $95 Camp free to members / Squad 5 packs may not  be used for camp weeks No training in Exton 1/3 due to Rehearsal Tournament (free to Full Camp participants)