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Train-a-Trainer Program Lays Foundation for PlayLA Initiative
The US Squash Train-a-Trainer program—focused on converting squash players into Start Squash Certified coaches in one day—launched its second program nationwide in Los Angeles Saturday, September 17, laying the groundwork for a youth squash initiative set to take place in LA this fall.
Last week, US Squash announced plans to host the 12-week youth program from October through December in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and SoCal Squash, the regional district affiliate of US Squash. The program will be held at two locations as a part of the PlayLA initiative, which provides youth of all abilities access to quality sports available from their local neighborhood recreation center, and aims to inspire and engage the community in the lead up to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Using outdoor handball courts at the Pecan Recreation Center, thirteen local squash players took part in the course and became certified. Later that afternoon, the new trainers introduced sixteen kids to the sport for the first time through a program of drills, mini games and match play.
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