The Rally Roundup: August Newsletter

Rally Roundup Newsletter—August 2025

A brand new season is just around the corner - so as the summer comes to a close, we bring you the August edition of the Rally Roundup! In the coming months, we will be introducing some exciting new features to benefit every player - but in this issue we will be focusing on getting our best selves back on court, with some pro tips from Lauren West. Read on for some exciting updates about Women’s Squash Week, the prestigious Howe Cup and meet our new US Squash liaison Brian Donaghy and coach/player extraordinaire Olivia Taylor.

Dust Off Your Racquets—The New Season is Here!

Many of us find ourselves venturing off the court during the summer months and are eager to hit the ground running again come September. However, in these early weeks, it is important to ease back into the game with a little intention and patience to make sure we can be injury-free and playing our best when it comes to those first matches.

Following these pro tips from Lauren West will have you confident and fighting fit for a great season ahead!

Clubs around the country are beginning to plan a series of fun and inclusive events for Women’s Squash Week taking place September 15-21 2025. This collaborative and celebratory campaign is designed to empower and bring our community together on court nationwide, setting us up for a fantastic season of women’s squash.

Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned player, there is an event for you. Visit our live map to see what is happening at the facilities in your area.

If you would like to get involved and help organize a social tournament, a beginner’s event, a coaching workshop, or any other creative programming that fits your community, sign up here.

Events registered by Friday, September 5, will be included in the 2025 Women’s Squash Week Calendar.

We’d love to help promote your event before, during, and after the campaign. When you post on social media, please tag the following accounts:

Instagram: @ussquash, @ussquashwomen

Facebook: US Squash

Let’s work together to create more access, build community, and grow the game—every bit of involvement helps shape the future of squash.

Howe Cup Registration is Open!

Registration for Howe Cup 2025 is now LIVE! We are so excited that the largest U.S. women’s squash event will be held November 7-9 on the West Coast for the first time since 2019, and would love to see you there.

Come join us at the Seattle Athletic Club for a weekend of competitive squash, community bonding and of course…dancing!

All levels are welcome and you do not need to have a pre assigned team to enter. For all information on this year’s Howe Cup and our host city, visit Club Locker and the Howe Cup 2025 tournament website.

Can’t make it this year? Please consider contributing to help offset necessary tournament costs and make this the best year yet. Find more information on our sponsorship tiers and make a donation here. We are so grateful for the support of our amazing community. For all the latest updates follow Howe Cup 2025 on Instagram.

Welcome Brian Donaghy!

We are excited to announce that Brian Donaghy has taken on the role as the new US Squash Liaison to the Women's Squash Committee this season.

Brian has been with US Squash since January of 2024 as Director of Squash Programs. He is responsible for eight National Championships for adults in singles and squash doubles. Additionally, he works closely with local districts and coordinates the Masters and Doubles Committees and is looking forward to working with the Women’s Committee. When not coordinating squash, he is an active singles and doubles player and is currently ranked No. 2 in his house behind his doubles partner and daughter, a U17 junior player. A Philadelphia native, Brian is happy to have returned home after 15 years in Buffalo, NY, with wife Christina, daughter Olive and their two dogs.

From Passion to Profession: A Conversation with Olivia Taylor

With one year at the Arlen Specter Center under her belt, we meet with Head Coach Olivia Taylor to discuss her personal squash journey, coaching philosophy and views on the women’s game.

Read the full interview by Linda Elriani here.

For all national events, news and resources on US Women and Girl’s squash, we invite you to visit and bookmark the Women and Girls page on the US Squash Website.

Here you will find an up-to-date calendar on national tournaments and campaigns, exciting news from the women’s game across the country and many relevant resources to help strengthen and inform our community.

Please also explore the newly released squash education series, a 3-Part Women & Girls Module designed to provide knowledge and strategies to effectively coach and support female players & athletes.

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