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Portsmouth Abbey
Squash Camp
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Portsmouth Abbey School, Portsmouth RI |
Portsmouth Abbey School
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth RI 02871
dbrown@portsmouthabbey.org
online application |
| Key Staff: |
Mike Riley, Joe Kneipp, Daniella Schumann |
| Key Features: |
This camp is a winner and not only because of the charismatic personalities of Mike Riley and Joe Kneipp. Riley has several decades of proven experience as a coach, teacher and player and Joe Kneipp, of course, is the immensely talented former top-10 player who currently lives in Holland. Combine that with a great location along coastal Rhode Island. |
| Ages 10-17 |
beginner-intermediate-advanced |
| July 9- 13, (day camp - daily 9-3PM; Tuition
$475) |
| Years in operation: 2 |
The 2007 staff includes:
Mike Riley
Squash Pro Mike Riley has been one of the top ranked players in his age group for over 16 years. He is Head Squash Professional at the Rhode Island Country Club and a World Squash Federation
World Referee. Mike has coached at numerous camps and clinics, including Talbott Squash Academy.
Daniela Schumann
Daniela Schumann is currently ranked #2 in her home country of Germany, and #73 in the world. She was runner up in the 2005 German National Championships, and coaches and plays in
Amsterdam.
Joe Kneipp
Joe Kneipp was ranked as high as #10 in the world in 1999. Hevreached the semi-finals of the World Open and the finals of the US Open in 1999. Joe also plays and coaches in Amsterdam.
Topics of Study:
1. Technique
2. Footwork
3. Tactics
4. Rules/Refereeing
5. Sportsmanship
6. Fun, Fun, Fun
Facilities:
17,000 sq. ft. squash and fitness center with 8 international squash
courts located on Portsmouth Abbey School’s campus over-looking
Narragansett Bay.
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