Phil Barker
Specializes in: Performance coaching, Ivy league recruitment, early child development & doubles.
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Squash:ED was founded by Phil Barker and born from his dream to provide students in America with a platform for the style of training, attention and mentoring that he received as a junior player in England and subsequently, on the Professional World Tour. Phil was one of the only professional squash players to achieve a University degree whilst holding a top 40 ranking in the world, so he knows first-hand the challenges of balancing education with training. Relocating from England to the US, Phil became the youngest Head Squash Professional of any member’s club on the East Coast, and over seven years, built the Greenwich Country Club’s squash program into a nationally recognized hub for performance, growth and learning.
Phil’s impressive track record proves his effectiveness: 25 of his students are nationally ranked players and over 40 have gone on to play collegiate squash. He has coached the last four Brunswick Varsity #1 players, as well as other members of the Varsity Team.
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Paul Carnero
Specializes in: Performance coaching, tournament coaching and creating bespoke training schedules
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Paul Carnero is one of the first international squash coaches in Europe to obtain the highest coaching qualifications awarded in three different countries. Highly experienced, Paul spent five years coaching in France and two years coaching in Italy, guiding over 20 juniors to play for their respective countries in World and European Championships and consulting at international tournaments and high performance National Training programs. Subsequently, Paul returned to the UK and was head coach at one of the UK’s most prestigious private schools, Kings College School in London, who went on a record 18 match undefeated winning streak. Alongside this he worked as a lead coach for Squash Squared, the UK’s first squash charity. Paul has a degree in French Language and Business Studies, and speaks four languages.
Matias Lacroix
Touring Squash Professional
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Matias, originally from Santiago Chile, has been training and working with us since the late part of the 2023/24 season. He is currently the no 2 ranked player in Chile and is highly focused on the PSA ciruit and competing in the LA Olympics in 2028!
When he isn't training, he can be found spreading his infectious positive spirit to our junior members in clinics or taking our adult members through their paces in his a fun but challenging way.
He has a wealth of coaching experience behind him from his time in Santiago and really enjoys spreading his knowledge and love for the game with those interested in learning.