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SquashTalk, 2009 Updated:
30-Dec-2008
| Talbott Squash Academy |
Portsmouth Abbey School, Stanford University | Tel 650-725-8699 talbottsquash@aol.com |
| Key Staff: | Mark Talbott, Michael Riley, Dale Walker | |
| Key Features: |
Hall of Famer Mark Talbott leads a camp renowned for high quality squash training. Featuring the third year of a week-long camp at Stanford University. | |
| Ages / Recommended skill levels: | 13-17 (Stanford), 12-15 (Portsmouth Abbey) | |
Dates (2009): June 20-26 (Stanford), July 11-17, July 18-24 |
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| Years in operaton: 18 | ||
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Let's face it, the central attraction of the Talbott Squash Academy is Mark Talbott, the most famous American squash player of the last few decades, famous for his good-sportsmanship and winning tradition, coach of the National Championship Yale women's team, and now coach at Stanford University.
Talbott, with his distinctive style, has assembled a well meshed staff of squash and fitness experts and offers a low-key approach to excellence.
The fact that Mark has scaled back the number of sessions of his camp in recent seasons only makes the camp more compelling.
As time goes by, and Talbott has effectively made the complete transition from player to former star to coach, the credentials he brings to bear as coach are just as strong as those he brought as player. He took a languishing Women's program at Yale University to National Champions in just a few short season. His low-key style belied an intense competitiveness that he uniquely is able to convey without appearing intense. Moving on to Stanford, he is well on his way to bringing that new program to National prominence as well.
Any junior will benefit from exposure to the dedication to excellence and respect for the game and opponent that Talbtot brings to the table.
