Summer squash clinic with Tufts University Men's and Women's Squash coaches Joe Raho and Alex Grayson.
Monday, July 26th - Thursday, July 29th, 2027.
Purchase available on or after January 1st, 2027 at noon.
Note: Accommodation is not provided. This is a day clinic. Please scroll down for hotel recommendations and more.
Joe & Alex will take players through sessions and share insights on what it’s like to train like a Tufts squash player, all while experiencing the eateries and sights of Boston.
Clinic days typically run from 10am until 4:30pm, with morning and afternoon sessions split by lunch excursions in and around Boston (weather permitting). Lunch, snacks, and hydration options are included.
Training sessions include… swing & movement technical analysis, mobility/stretching, video review of match play, guidance on nutrition, mindfulness & breathwork, squash specific strength & conditioning to prevent injuries and improve speed, recovery techniques, sports medicine education, the craft of shot deception, and more.
During our downtime we often visit famous areas of Boston such as Boston Commons, Public Gardens, Newbury St, Bow Market & Middlesex Fells. We support our favorite local eateries and balance training with seeing the sights of one of North America’s most historic cities.
The week ends with a tournament and each player receives a clinic pack with a t-shirt/jersey, plus other useful tools to help improve a player’s squash journey.
We always have a great summer at Tufts, and we hope you can join us!
Each session is attended by a fully qualified athletic trainer from our Sports Medicine department.
Guest coaches will be confirmed in the coming weeks. You will receive follow-up emails to ensure we have all the necessary details for each player attending our clinic.
Highlights from previous years
Hotels
Cambria Boston/Somerville
Hotel in Union Square, Somerville. 2.5 mile/10 min drive to the courts. Close to restaurants, including Bow Market, and grocery store.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge
Hotel next to Fresh Pond reservation in Cambridge. Stores right next door including Whole foods. 2.7 mile/12 minute drive to the courts.
Porter Square Hotel
Hotel in Porter Square, Cambridge. 1.8 mile/10 minute drive to the courts. Surrounded by stores including restaurants, grocery store and a red line T stop right across the road.
More Hotels
Hotel 1868
Also in Porter Square, Cambridge. 1.8 mile/10 minute drive to the courts. Surrounded by stores including restaurants, grocery store and a red line T stop right across the road.
The Row Hotel at Assembly Row
4 star hotel in the newest area of Somerville-- Assembly Row. 2.5 mile/10 minute drive to the courts. Shopping, restaurants, grocery, and entertainment options right next to the hotel.
Homewood Suites Cambridge/Arlington
Hotel on the border of Cambridge and Arlington. 1.9 mile/10 minute drive to the courts. Restaurants and convenience store/pharmacy close by.
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Closest hotel to the courts, located in Medford, 1.2 miles/5 minute drive to the courts. Restaurants and convenience store nearby.
Where are the courts?
The squash courts at Tufts University are found inside the Sports & Fitness Center. Bike parking is situated right outside the front entrance. Street parking for cars is available, as well as a parking lot across the road for $2.50 per hour.
FAQs
We welcome players of all levels! We recommended having some squash playing history to get the most out of the instruction at the summer clinic. We typically have a range of players from middle school and high school JV & Varsity teams, high school athletes interested in playing college squash, or players just looking to build their skills and knowledge of the game.
In the past Joe and I have had 2-3 CSA college squash players helping us each week. Guest coaches of previous summer clinics have included Hameed Ahmed from Harvard, Chris Sachvie of Columbia, and former UPenn assistant and current England Squash head coach Stuart Crawford.
We are so lucky to have 8 international ASB squash courts (7 regular courts with glass back, and 1 show court with glass back, glass side walls, and solid colored front wall. With the hard work of so many people, the squash center was opened in 2020. The squash center also includes a lounge, central pyramid seating, full sound system, Playsight live stream/on-demand video capabilities, fitness/strength equipment, and a team room.