We teach 2nd - 12th Grade boys and girls how to play and enjoy squash on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Coaching juniors is our passion! Our coaches have competed on the US National and World Professional Squash tours. We accept beginners to elite players. Most MYA athletes are in 5th to 10th grade (10-15 years old). We have coached hundreds of players, and we love working with all boys and girls ages 8 to 18. Practices are 90 minutes long. We drill on fundamentals and do skill set routines and fitness exercises, plus informal match play in a fun, inclusive and safe environment.

September/October 2026 McLean Youth Squash

First Practice is on 4:15 pm Friday, September 11 at 1472 Chain Bridge Road, McLean VA 

Is your child ready to discover a sport that builds speed, coordination, fitness, and opportunity—all while having fun? Welcome to McLean Youth Squash, where we coach boys and girls in grades 2–12 to love playing squash and succeed on and off the court.

Why Squash? A Game-Changer for Your Child’s Future

• 🎓 College Recruiting Edge – Squash is highly regarded in college admissions at many universities and Ivy League institutions. Many of our juniors have successfully leveraged squash to enhance their college applications.

• 🏅 Olympic Future – Squash will make its debut in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, sparking renewed growth in the U.S. and making now the perfect time to start.

• 🌍 Global & Growing – Played in 185 countries by 20 million people, squash connects you with a worldwide sports community.

• 💪 Health & Fitness – A Forbes Magazine survey rated squash as the healthiest recreational sport, evaluating it for cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and low injury risk. The survey found that squash excels in muscular development in the lower body, and back/core flexibility from the continuous movement, lunges and twists. Squash also develops stamina, agility, balance and tactical decision-making. Top players can sustain heart rates of 180-200 bpm, making it a complete workout and an exciting challenge!

• The College Squash Association has 34 men's varsity and JV teams, and 31 women's varsity and JV teams. There are about 50 thriving competitive club programs at other universities around the country. Learn more about squash here.  Check out these great rallies on YouTube.

Our Program: Fun, Safe, and Development-Focused

At McLean Youth Squash, coaching juniors is our passion. Our elite team of coaches has competed on the U.S. National Pro Circuit and the World Professional Squash Tour, bringing the highest levels of skill, knowledge and experience to every child. Whether yours is brand new to sports or very athletic, they will learn how to combine fitness, tactics and competitive skills that rival many other sports. With the Olympics around the corner in 2028 and steady demand for squash players from college recruiters, there’s no better time to get started!

• We teach beginners through elite players. Most athletes start in grades 5 to 10 (ages 10–15). Practices are 90 minutes long, blending fundamentals, drills, fitness training, and supervised match play.

• Skills are learned in a fun, safe, inclusive racquet and fitness club where children stay active and motivated.

Location: 1472 Chain Bridge Road, McLean VA

Times: Fridays at 4:15 pm, Saturdays at 12:00 pm, Sundays at 12:30 pm

FEES

•  8 Practices → $40 each = $320 (Minimum)

• 12 Practices → $35 each = $420

• 16 Practices → $32 each = $512

• 20 Practices → $30 each = $600

📌 Payment and registration are due by Tuesday, September 8th at 5:00 pm (minimum 8 practices)
⚠️ No refunds for missed practices but your child can make them up on different practice days

Equipment: Athletes will use their personal racket, eye guard and non-marking court shoes (no running shoes). Our coaches are happy to recommend the proper gear.

TO REGISTER, START HERE  https://www.myathletics.org/squash

👉 Spaces are limited, so sign up today and give your child a chance to experience one of the world’s most exciting sports. We look forward to welcoming your family to the courts!

For more information on MYA Squash please contact Coach Hunt Richardson. We look forward to welcoming you to the courts!

Very Sincerely,

Hunt Richardson

Chair Mclean Youth Squash | JV Squash Coach at The Potomac School

Certified Coach, Referee & Tournament Director at US SQUASH  | Head Coach at Play Squash Academy

Safesport Trained | CPR/AED Certified (AHA)

hunt@playsquashacademy.com | Mobile # 202...365...1526