The 2025 Mid-Atlantic JCT took place this past weekend in Virginia, with matches held across two top-class venues: The St. James  and Episcopal High School . Both sites provided a great stage for three full days of competition, and our Tigers gave everything from start to finish. Team Effort and Tiger Grit We had 14 players  in action across the age divisions, all showing focus, composure, and plenty of fight. The level of play was excellent, and the way the group carried themselves both on...

Every rally in squash begins before the ball is struck. The best players in the world don’t just react ; they prepare . That preparation often takes the form of a pre-rally ritual , a short, repeatable routine that brings focus, control, and confidence to the moment before play begins. For junior squash players, this small habit can have an outsized effect on performance. 🎯 Why Pre-Rally Rituals Work 1️⃣ They anchor attention Between points, a player’s mind can easily drift toward the last...

San Francisco hosted the second JCT of the season this past Fall Break weekend. Our four coaches mentored 16 players over two venues and three days. When the dust settled, we again had Jack standing tall, having won the BU19 and backing up from his dominant victory in Connecticut at JCT #1.  Additionally, Reghan, Alex, Yiden and Riyanshi made quarter finals, with Parth and Jude finishing strong in the respective divisions to make top 10 finishes. For those unfamiliar with JCTs, US Squash...