GET TO KNOW OUR SQUASH COACHES

Coach Jaz is a veteran in the squash industry and is very active in promoting the sport to kids. He will be bringing the success of his Jaz Squash Academy into The Tanglin Club and is the Head Coach for the Junior Programme at Tanglin.

He is also the current coach of Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary).

Coach Yuki is currently in the national squash team. She is WSF Level 1 qualified and this year, she led Outram Secondary B Boys to the National Finals. She is great with kids and is focused on the Junior and Ladies’ Programmes at Tanglin.

You will be swept away by her passion for the game and sense of humour.

Coach Jeff is a local Korean coach, an all-rounder who is coaching the Kids’ and Ladies’ Programme at Jaz Squash Academy and National Junior College. He holds both WSF Level 1 and KSF Level 2 coaching certificates.

He is both an experienced coach and player. Jeff coaches for the Junior, Ladies’ and Individual Programmes at The Tanglin Club.

Coach Gillian is an ex-state player from Malaysia and is coaching kids at Jaz Squash Academy and teenagers at National Junior College and Outram Secondary.

Her quiet demeanour is a stark contrast from her killer instinct when she is in the court. She holds a WSF Level 1 coaching certification.

She helms the Ladies’, Junior & Individual Programmes at The Tanglin Club.

Coach Desiree is a graduate from Republic Polytechnic in Sports Science. She is great with kids and currently coaches the Novice Programme, as well as the Intermediate Kids’ Programme, at Jaz Squash Academy. She is WSF Level 1 certified and will be coaching the Methodist Girls’ School recreational team in 2019.

She is in charge of the Novice Junior Programme at The Tanglin Club.

Coach Marcus Phua has joined Crossroad Sports as a part-time coach to pursue his passion in squash. He has represented Singapore for SEA games and achieved Gold for Jumbo Doubles and Silver for Team Event in 2015. He is also a two-time National Men’s Champion.

He has been coaching since 2010 and his availability is limited, so do book his slots early to avoid disappointment.

Coach Kai Zhen started playing squash at the age of 9 and proceeded to become a state player in Malaysia. He has won several awards since then and has joined Crossroad Sports as a part-time coach and may turn full-time soon.

He is a great high intensity player, so those looking for high level training, don’t miss this opportunity!

Coach Ivan, an A grade, most recently participated in the National Squash League B Grade Championships between 2016 and 2018. During his school days, he represented Raffles Institution in the B Division Championship in 2008 (top seed), and subsequently Raffles Junior College in the A Division Championships in 2009 and 2010 (top seed). An experienced and highly skilled competitive player, Coach Ivan is able to help you to learn or get better at squash.