US Squash

🏆20 Years of Growing the Game! Kevin Klipstein, CEO & President of US Squash, has spent two decades expanding and elevating the sport. From increasing participation by 130% to helping bring squash to the Olympics, his leadership has shaped the game’s future. In our latest Boast About It interview, Kevin shares his journey—from his first time on court to his vision for making squash more accessible to all. Watch the full interview now!
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My favorite competition format in racquet sports is team competitions. Having played for the Salvadoran National Team at the Pan American Games and for Bates College in the CSA, I have experienced firsthand the excitement of Team Squash. Nowadays, I am just a fan, but the excitement is still there. One of the best things about what we do at Club Locker is enabling organizations like US Squash, the College Squash Association, the Squash and Education Alliance, and others to successfully run these types of events. The combination of our Competition Management tools—which include Tournament Management, the Live Score app for referees, and real-time analytics—along with our streaming capabilities via Club Locker Venue, creates an amazing experience for both participants and fans. As we come to the end of “Team Squash Season” in the United States, it has been great to look back and see the sport’s growth, both in the level of play and in participation. We are extremely proud to play a part in this! If you would like to learn more about how Club Locker can help your National Governing Body or Club increase participation and engagement, please reach out or meet us in person at RacquetX this week! We are very excited to join the racquet sports community at this year’s conference! Justin Russell Ryan Rayfield

It's not too late to sign up for the Player Development Pathway interest webinar hosted by US Squash tomorrow, March 11 at 6:00 PM EST. Hear from U.S. National Team Staff about what lies ahead and how you fit in to the pathway – and where you can grow.   There's a place for all players on the road to the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCzpnaqw

🎉 Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day 🎉   Today, we're reflecting on the strides made so far to advance women and girls' squash programming and looking toward the future.    In 2024, US Squash hosted 11 coaches to certify 177 new coaches. However, only 22% of these coaches were women. We envision a future where players can thrive under the care of dedicated women squash coaches who can inspire, educate and mentor across all levels of squash as new players join the ranks of over 4,600 active women players nationwide. With your help, we can offer free coaching courses to women interested in pursing squash coaching, starting with college players looking to continue in the sport post-grad. Increasing the number of dedicated women’s coaches nationwide leads to expanded encouragement, support and skill for young players to tackle both the glass the court and glass ceiling.   Directly support Women & Girls Squash here: https://lnkd.in/dRkn3QuS

US Squash 🤝 RacquetX RacquetX, the premier event for all racquet sports, is thrilled to announce its partnership with US Squash to celebrate American Racquet Week, a landmark celebration of all racquet sports. This exciting collaboration will spotlight the latest innovations in squash, bring together enthusiasts nationwide, and showcase the strength of Team USA Squash on the global stage. https://lnkd.in/eEgZuGJB

US Squash 🤝 AEON School US Squash is excited to endorse AEON School, the world's leading private online school, as our Official School partner. By enrolling with AEON School, student-athletes can maintain a flexible academic schedule and training schedule simultaneously.   🗣️ “We are confident that this partnership with AEON School will result in an educational option junior players and parents can feel great about, both for their academics and squash. With the LA28 Olympics on the horizon, there’s never been a better time for young players to set their eyes on excellence, and we understand the commitment that such a pursuit requires. It is our hope that players and their families will see AEON School as a partner towards exceptional results, both academically and on the court.” -Kevin Klipstein, US Squash President & CEO   Learn more about this partnership and AEON School's platform for junior squash players and families by reading the press release on our website here: https://lnkd.in/dq2PWU8K

Mark your calendar for our 2024 Giving Tuesday Challenge and support Grow Squash grants! The Scholastic Squash Grant aims to provide emerging school squash initiatives with financial support to help grow into strong and sustainable programs while the Racquetball Conversion Grant provides direct funding to individuals and clubs willing to invest in converting a racquetball court into a squash court. Together, we can #SquashTheGoal and raise $20,000! Join the challenge and donate here: https://lnkd.in/gJSVbXvn

📈 “Growing Squash in Los Angeles is very important in order to have a successful showing at the LA28 Olympics and for the future in Brisbane 2032." Thousands of children in Los Angeles have been introduced to squash thanks programmes run by Access Youth Academy and supported by US Squash Find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eWvD5xvC

Mission Success, a nonprofit grassroots organization providing academic support and squash instruction to Houston area students in grades 4 through 12, has introduced nearly 300 students in the Houston area to squash through after-school programming and gym classes with the help of the U.S. Squash Foundation. 🗣️“Mission Success has 70 students in sixth through twelfth grades set up through US Squash and another 200 through the middle school gym classes. That’s 282 players just from our little slice of Houston that will be receiving squash coaching and be US Squash members,” said Maggie Trendell, Executive Director of Mission Success. “We are committed to the growth and development of a larger squash community in Houston and creating a lifelong love of the game”. ➡️ The U.S. Squash Foundation supports grassroots programs like Mission Success through our mission and outreach to grow the sport. Support the U.S. Squash Foundation today to uplift community programming and spread squash through Houston and beyond. Read more about how we're growing squash in the Houston area with Mission Squash on our website: https://lnkd.in/eJXHjA8a

🗣 "Inclusion in the Olympic Games has provided us with an entirely different lens through which to view our sport and its development. Most conversations I have include some sort of connection with or relationship to the Olympics in some way. Inclusion clearly creates a unique opportunity to leverage broader awareness of squash, expand our reach and increase participation." -Kevin Klipstein, US Squash President & CEO In his most recent "Message from the CEO" column, Kevin Klipstein expands on the impact of Olympic Inclusion for #Squash, looking forward to a busy season of national championships at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center and supporting the growth and development of the sport through the U.S. Squash Foundation.