Junior Coaching

At Grove Park, we see our growing Junior squash section as vital to the development of our club.
From September 2022 we have teamed up with squash coaching providers - Squash+ to run all our junior development programmes.

FIRST
SESSION
FREE

Squash+

SESSIONS - Saturdays & Wednesdays

We have Junior squash coaching sessions on both Wednesdays and Saturdays every week during term time. 
All sessions will be paid for termly but everyone will be entitled to a free taster session if they have never attended before.
If you wish to book your free taster session please contact Squash+ using their online contact form.

Wednesdays
  • 6.00pm - 7.00pm - LEVEL 1
  • 7.00pm - 8.00pm - LEVEL 2
Saturdays 
  • 2.00pm - 2.45pm - LEVEL 1
  • 2.45pm - 3.45pm - LEVEL 2
  • 3.45pm - 4.45pm - GROVE PARK ACADEMY

Book Sessions Online

You can book sessions online using the Squash+ website -

BOOK NOW

All you need to get started are appropriate sportswear and a pair of clean trainers (preferably with non-marking soles).
Rackets are available to borrow.

Junior Squash Pathway

SQUASH+ through it’s squash player pathway programme has seen the development of junior players from beginners to fully capped international juniors.  The SQUASH + 1.2.3 Programme allows pupils to transition through the fundamentals of the game building all the key skills to see them transition into the SQUASH+ Academy Programme.

SQUASH+ 1.2.3 Programme

This SQUASH+ 1.2.3. pathway will be the starting point for most of our young aspiring junior squash players.  It is open to all young players, each level will have a mid week session and weekend session so hopefully everyone can attend either one or both.    Please have a look at the programme below.

INTRODUCTORY/BEGINNER/IMPROVER

INTRODUCTORY / BEGINNER / IMPROVER 5 to 9 years old.*
This level is all about introducing the FUNdamentals of movement and sport in a fun squash environment.

IMPROVER/INTERMEDIATE

IMPROVER / INTERMEDIATE 9 to 12 years old*
This level is focused on starting to lay the foundations of the game, learning all the required skills and how to implement them into a game structure.

INTERMEDIATE/TALENT

INTERMEDIATE / TALENT 12 to 16 years old*
Once the young performer reaches the SQUASH+ level 3 they have a good grasp of all the basic skills and how to execute them in a game situation.  These skills will be honed throughout this level whilst adding the final more difficult skills.  A focus will also be paid to the tactical aspects of the game and development as a match player.

*Please note the ages are a rough guide, it will be at the discretion of the coaching staff which level your son/daughter should be in.

SQUASH+ Academy Programme

The final phase of the SQUASH+ Squash Development Pathway is the SQUASH+ Academy Programme. This invite only programme is for those young performers showing real dedication and talent for Squash. It is a weekly smaller group session, allowing more contact time with the expert coaching staff.  Players will work through the programme from Aspire to Transitional to Elite SQUASH+ Academy.
Academy sessions are on Saturdays from 3.45pm.

For more information about Junior Squash
please contact SQUASH+ Coaching -

Email:  squashplusuk@gmail.com

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

  1. If they would play beyond the organised Junior programmes, for just £20 Juniors can enjoy the benefits of a full club membership. They will be able to enter the adult internal leagues, book courts and be available for the senior teams).
     
  2. Standard booking fees will apply each time you play
     
  3. Junior squash members can play any time when playing another adult member.
     
  4. Juniors playing other juniors must (for safety reasons) be accompanied by an adult.


Email our Club Membership Secretary - join@groveparksquash.org.uk
 

Chris Sargent - Junior Squash Coordinator

Grove Park Squash Club, Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 7NB