OUR TEAM

Richard Elliott, CO-Founder

Born in England, Richard, a casual badminton and tennis player, started playing squash at age 13. He played his first junior tournament at age 14. By age 16, he decided to pursue a professional career in squash, and it became his lifelong passion. By age 19, he ranked in the top 30 in the UK and #107 in the world. He continued to play in tournaments and leagues in the United Kingdom, as well as throughout Europe for Professional Squash Association (PSA) tournaments. Richard has over 30 years of coaching experience and holds the highest level of coaching certification: an England Squash Level 3. He realized coaching was his calling after taking his first full-time resident teaching pro position at age 20 in England. Over the next 10 years, he held three head pro positions in Europe: two in England, and one in Switzerland. In 1995, Richard moved to California to become the head teaching pro at The Decathlon Club (Santa Clara), followed by the Pacific Athletic Club (Redwood City). He later joined Stanford University to coach the varsity teams. Now, Richard is heavily involved in developing junior players. He organizes tournaments for players at all levels, as well as an annual tournament for international professional players. Richard still competes: he won the U.S. National Age-Level Championships in 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006, and he was a Finalist in 2000 and 2004. He was also a World Masters finalist in 2008 and won third place in 2001. Besides squash, Richard loves physical training and pushing the limits of endurance. He trained and completed his first triathlon (half-Ironman) in 2011 in San Francisco. His other hobbies include reading, golf, snowboarding, and cycling.

Take a lesson.

Our team's four resident squash pros, Richard Elliott, Aisling Blake, Samy Farrag, Zephan Huang, and Steven Friedland are available for private lessons and clinics. We welcome players of any age and any skill level. 

Junior programs:

Early Learners (ages 5-7): Sunday 3 - 3.45 p.m. 

Beginner Clinic: Monday 4.30-5.30 p.m.

Developmental Group, drills, condition games, and fitness:

Tuesday 5.15 - 6.45 p.m. 

Friday 4.30-5.30 p.m. 

Sunday Matchplay 12.45 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Elite Group (JCT and Gold):

Wednesdays 4:45 pm -6:00 pm

Sundays 11:15 am - 12.45 pm