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From top professional players to some of the best coaches in the country, Gloucestershire has a history of excellence in squash.
Nathan Lake, PSA World Number 41
Nathan grew up playing at Old Pats Junior Wizards under the tutoring of Gary Powell. He has since gone on to become European Junior Champion and broken into the world’s top 40 on the Professional Squash Association tour.
Here, Nathan gives an overview of his career so far and why he fell in love with the game.
Fiona Geaves, former PSA World Number 5
As former world number five, senior national champion and commonwealth bronze medalist, Fiona has spent the last 15 years in coaching at the highest level.
After four years as Director of Squash at New York’s prestigious ‘The Heights Casino Club’ Fiona joined East Glos in 2015.
Harry and Jack Bloomfield
Harry and Jack were inspired to take up squash after watching their father play in Gloucestershire from a young age.
Jack has gone on to obtain a full scholarship to Drexel University in Philadelphia and Harry has climbed to England number one. Both have aspirations to become professionals as you’ll hear in this video.
Jonny Harford, Former World Number 59
Jonny played for England at U19 level and represented Great Britain in the World University Championships. His highest PSA World Tour ranking was 59 and since retiring from the professional circuit, he has been Head coach at Wycliffe College for over 10 years. Hear Jonny’s story here.
Haley Mendez, PSA World Number 41
“Fiona (East Glos coach) was there in New York when I was 12/13 years old and falling in love with squash. And she helped foster that love of that game for me in that community and I credit her a huge amount for my love of the game. I've come full circle now I'm here in Cheltenham and working with her again. It's very special!”
Tom Ford, former PSA World Number 60
Tom Ford was a top England junior before taking his talents to the Professional Tour.
Growing up, he played at Old Pats and has consistently given back to the county along his journey, including resurrecting the previously defunct East Glos Doubles Tournament, which has gone from strength to strength.