Squash Coach

at Radlett, Riverside Northwood,
Hertfordshire University and other CLUBS

email Derek@squash-coach.co.uk
Mobile 07887 560601

Coaching
Clubs and
Locations

England Squash - herts squash - herts squash league - squash training camps

Derek Thorpe
Is an experienced coach and successful squash player and has won more than 20 club championships in Hertfordshire, County Champion, British Champion and England Captain. In 2004 he played for the winning Herts County team in the National Championships. In 2004 and 2008 he won the GB Vets Championships.
 
Individual Coaching
Players of all abilities are welcome from beginner to international, junior to vintage. Using his extensive experience, Derek will assess your game quickly and help plan your improvement programme.

Can You Improve Your Game?
Players of all abilities can improve. Find out that missing "something" and how to gain the advantage over your opponents. Take a look at this article, ask a few searching questions to find out, from TheSquashPlayer Where am I now - Where do I want to go - What do I need to do? Click HERE

Junior Squash Coaching
Join our Junior Clubs on Thursdays and Saturdays PM. Clubs are held weekly at Woodside Watford and Borehamwood. Read about our Juniors playing their first Competition "Juniors up for the Challenge"

If you're interested in sports jobs , like squash, make sure to check out your UK job board for great resources. 

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GCSE Squash
Take a sports GCSE and choose Squash as your sporting option.

Get Fit in the New Year
what to do...click HERE

How Long is it Since you Picked up a Racket?
What a missed opportunity. Because while the newbie runners and riders are ploughing their lonely furrow around the paths of the local park, they could be engaging in a real sporting contest, one that will have their adrenalin pumping much faster as they attempt to outwit their opponent.

Easter Junior Squash Camps

There will be Starter/Try It Out sessions for 5-11 years and 8-16 years Intermediates with Competition and Coaching. 

Peter Nicol Exhibition Match - Former World Champion
vs Tom Richards ranked 53 in the World. Squash Coaching, Auction & Clinic
Sat. 25th Oct at Radlett. Click HERE for pics & report.
 
Derek won the 2008 Veterans of GB Championship
Photos and Report .

Learn How to Play Squash
If you would like to improve your squash, gain new skills, or even try out squash for the first time, call Derek for a lesson.
 
Derek coaches squash at Radlett, Watford, Borehamwood, Hatfield Sports Village, Stevenage, Northwood LA Fitness, Northwood Riverside Virgin Active, Dunstable and other clubs throughout Hertfordshire, Essex, Beds and London / Middlesex.

Racketball
Racketball is the fastest growing racket sport. Played on normal squash courts. Come along and give it a try. A great sport to learn for adults and children. Click HERE for details.

Get Back Into Squash for Adults 18+  
at Batchwood St Albans. Come along any Sunday in June/July 2011

Restringing Service
£15 Club ; £25 Performance
Call 07887 560601

Eye Protectors
WSF certified brands

Olympic Bid for Squash
Read what the BBC says

Bowen Technique for aches & pains
www.elainewight.co.uk
 

Xmas Birthday & Anniversary Gift Vouchers for Lessons Buy a 3, 5 or 10 squash lesson gift. Simply request a voucher by email or call 07887 560601 Restring your racket Buy a Racket here

 
Beginner's Lessons
It will only take the average person 4 lessons with squash coach Derek, from absolute beginner, to be able to take part in their Club League, and be capable of playing matches against others.

"End results are performance, exercise and fun. Sometimes you win. But don’t worry about it"

          About Derek

Vets of GB Champion 2008 and 2004 - England Team Captain - National Inter-County Champion 2004

British Champion 1998 - Club Champion - County Champion
Guinness Book of Records - Squash Marathon 54.75 hours!!
Squash Coach for over 20 years and Qualified Squash referee
England Squash Licenced Squash Coach and CRB checked.

email  Derek@squash-coach.co.uk  tel. 01923-266722      or mobile 07887-560601