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School Coaching Camp at Andheri Sports Complex // Camp at Rajkot // Abdul Shaikh Coaching Camp // Rahmat Khans Professional / Womens Coaching Camp // Jindal Free Coaching Camp // Monarch Free Coaching Camp / Free Coaching Clinics // Coaching camp for Coaches |
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Free Coaching camp at
Kolhapur Residency
Club
This coaching camp was at Kolhapur Residency Club from May 30 to 1st June with ISP coach Yakub Shaikh incharge. Shaikh said: ``The players had fitness but no knowledge about the game and its technique. Most of them had played tennis before. So it was easy to develop their ball skills. But took time to get the judgement and ball control. Still it was an interesting outing and with the basic drills shown to them the players will improve. Most of them were in the 15-21 age group so we can hope to see some good talent developing in Kolhapur. Unfortunately there aren't any other courts in the city. Someone must do something about this,'' the coach added.
Free
Coaching camp at Chembur Gymkhana
This coaching camp was nearer home, at Chembur Gymkhana from May 1-14. Punit Wig, the club's squash secretary, was incharge. It was the second time the club requested ISP to conduct such a camp. The response was quite good with above 50 participants below the age of 18. Anjum Sheikh and Santosh Kharat were the coach incharge. Puneet Wig says the game level of the participants picked up very well after the camp and there is a lot of improvement. ``The parents of the participants were very happy about the camp and they wish to have more such camps in the near future,'' said Wig. Chembur Gymkhana also had a home tournament for the first time in the month of September 2007 which had 75 participants.
Free Coaching camp at
Central Province
Club, Nagpur
For the first time people of Nagpur got benefit of ISP's coaching. This was at the Central Province Club from April 13-17. Wing Commander Subhash Agarwal was the co-ordinator and the ISP coach was Ajaz Shaikh. Agarwal played squash in his days in the Air Force at command level. Those days pilots were allowed to play squash and do swimming as part of their fitness regimen. ``The response was good with 35 players above the age of 25 turning up for coaching. Most of them were from the other racquet sports like tennis, table tennis and badminton. The efforts of coach Shaikh were appreciated. Now the number of players has gone up to 45,'' said Agarwal. The CP Club's courts were done up two months ago and they have a glass-back facility. The only other squash courts in Nagpur are at the National Direct Taxes Academy. Agarwal hopes ISP can organise a tournament with players from Mumbai also coming. Coaching camp at Hiranandani Club House, Thane ISP organized a Coaching Camp at Hiranandani Meadows , Thane in the month of July 2007. Senior players as well as juniors actively participated in the camp. They enjoyed the coaching sessions of coach Ravi Pandey. A number of participants showed interest in continuing to play squash even after the camps. It is with the support of Mr. P. Premchandran that the camp had been organized. It was because of his initiative that the coaching camp was organised. “The Junior Development Program” has been prepared for the junior players who enthusiastically participate in the squash coaching session held at the clubs courts. There are over 35 children in this program. There are also intermediate and advanced sessions at the Hiranandani Squash Courts. Hiranandani, has been successfully able to create better opportunities for it budding talents under the able leadership of Ravi Pandey, Salim and Premchand Rai who are currently grooming the skills of these budding stars. |
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Chembur Gymkhana Coaching Camp The Chembur Gymkhana Coaching Camp started from 18th September to 28th September 2007 at Chembur Gymkhana, Chembur. This is the 28th Free Coaching camp organized by Indian Squash Professionals. ISP Coach Mr. Joginder Singh and his assistant Mr. Anjum Shaikh coached 43 players. The camp concluded with a friendly match between the participants on 29th & 30th September 2007. Mr. Puneet Wig (Squash Secretary) & Mr. Puneet Makkad (A Member) of Chembur Gymkhana was behind this camp, they took an initiative for this camp. Parents and the players co-operated very well and enjoyed the camp and also willing to have some more such camps. |
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Indian Squash Professionals (ISP) is organizing a FREE squash coaching camp from 23rd April to 4th May 2007 at Chembur Gymkhana. It was a huge success and they requested to have next camp very soon. ISP FREE SQUASH COACHING CAMP AT JUHU GYMKHANA Indian Squash
Professionals (ISP) is organizing a FREE squash coaching camp. A. I.
Singh (Squash Australia Level 3 coach) will conduct the camp along
with other coaches. The venue is Juhu Ville Parle Gymkhana (JVPG)
and dates are 23rd to 31st December 2006.
Batches for different age/level groups will be held from 1.00PM to
4.00PM. The camp is open to all age groups, and all level players-
from beginner to advanced. Advanced players can expect intensive training,
while beginners can look forward to learning the basics in a fun based
environment. This is the first free
camp open to all conducted by A.I.Singh. |
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ISP free school coaching camp |
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From Right : Ashish Gupta (PRO, SRAM), Shiv Malhotra (VP, Khar Gymkhana), Noreen (ISP), Mahendra Agarwal (Dir, ISP), Mrs. Neeru Mehta (MRC, Sponsor), Priyam Raskapurwala (Winner - Boys), Priyanka Chopra (Miss World 2000), Ankita Sharma (Winner-Girls), Mrs. Swikriti Sharma (Sponsor) |
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Priyam,
Ankita emerge best Asian Age
10-11-20`02 Though Priyam
Raskarpurwala and Ankita Sharma emerged individual winners from among the
75 squash players that availed of the 15 day free coaching camp conducted
by the Indian Squash Professionals, under the aegis of the Squash Rackets
Association of Maharashtra, every kid between the age group of 11 to 15
had something to gain. The free camp,
held at the Mid-day A.H. Ansari held at the Mid-day A.H. Ansari Squash
courts, Andheri Sports Complex, under the guidance of Chief coach of ISP, concluded on
Thursday, with former Miss-World Priyanka Chopra giving away the prizes. The camp was held
to attract beginners to the game of squash and according chief ISP coach was a great
success. "We received a tremendous response, but were forced to crub
the number of trainees to 75, who were selected after a systematic
process," said chief ISP coach, who was assisted by eight other
professionals, felt that about 10 to 15 players
had the potential to make it big if they worked hard. "All they
need is the right kind of coaching and dedication on their part," he
said. chief ISP coach's enthusiasm was ignited by 11-year-old Raskapurwala, the
eventual winner among the boys in the open tournament held. Priyam,
playing squash for the first time in his life, is a black belt holder in
karate and joined the camp just to learn a new game. He played six matches
in a day to reach the final, where he beat Anish Dhawan 15-3 and now plans
to pursue squash, seriously. Among the girls, sisters Ankita and Nikita
Sharma reached the final, with younger sibling Ankita getting the better
of Nikita 15-13. SRAM
camp a smash hit
Mid-Day
8 / 11 / 2002
IT
IS dubbed as one of the fastest sport in the world. But faster than that
is the manner in which the Mumbaikars are taking a liking to squash. A
fine example of that was the 15-day free coaching camp organised by the
Indian Squash Professionals (ISP) under the aegis of Squash Racquets
Association of Maharashtra (SRAM). Held
at the Mid-Day A-H Ansari Squash Court, Andheri Sports Complex, the camp
under ISP coach ended yesterday with a
touch of glamour as Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra graced the occasion to
give away the prizes. The
camp was held for beginners with the aim to encourage the sport in Mumbai.
And according to the head coach it was a smashing success. “We got more
entries than we expected and since we wanted to give individual attention
to all we had to select the 75 players systematically,” said ISP coach. He
along with his eight assistants worked hard to groom a talented bunch of
youngsters who could be good prospects for the future. “Out
of 75 children, there are at least 10-15 children who can make it big if
they work hard. All they need is the right kind of coaching and dedication
on their part,” he said. But the most surprising aspect of the camp was
the keen interest shown by parents. “Often parents would come and tell
me that they never thought their child could play so well. They would also
seek guidance for improving their game. I have never seen such enthusiasm
before this camp,” ISP coach said. Many children, oblivious to the sport have now developed a taste for the game thanks to the camp. One such was the winner in the boys category Priyam Raskapurwala. He had never held a squash racquet before attending the camp. In fact, he had been selected, quite luckily, through a draw system held in his school Arya Vidya Mandir. But now he aims to make it big in squash and will be pursuing his dream under coaches from ISP. |
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Free
Coaching camp at Rajkot, Gujrat Gujrat
Samachar : 7/1/2002 For
the first time in Saurashtra free squash training camp and tournament is
held at Rajkot at its indoor stadium. The
coaching camp is starting from today 7th till the 17th
at Indoor Stadium at Rajkot. 20 players will get coaching from
professionals. Tournament
winners & runner-ups will be given attractive shields. ISP-Andheri,
Mumbai have organised free squash coaching camp from 7th to 17th
for 10 days at Rajkot Municipal Corporation’s Race Course in its indoor
stadium. Tournament will be
arranged in the last 2 days of the camp for the best players.
First
time in Saurashtra at Rajkot due to increasing interest of this game among
the upcoming squash players, such a tournament cum training camp has been
organised by The Indian Squash Professionals – A Mumbai based
organization is undertaking this event from the above said date.
In
this event at Rajkot training camp, there would be 20 members participating
out of which 3 female players would be participating.
According to the Director Mr. Chauhan of Rajkot Municipal Indoor
Stadium this new fast game of squash, special squash court is constructed
in which wooden flooring has been specially imported from Germany.
According to Professional coach Mr. Chandan Jadhav, Rajkot indoor stadium
is well equipped and the trainees will be getting good type of training as
it offers very good facilities too. In
all they said that the rackets of this game is different and these costs
round about Rs. 3,000/- and the squash balls of different kind costs
between Rs.100/- to Rs.150/-
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is believed that only rich persons play squash but it’s not the truth.
Fast games of world such as ice hockey and table tennis is now
followed by the game of squash. The
racquets and ball used in the game are bit expensive but affordable too.
All players would be getting coaching from professionals for 10 days and
last 2 days there will be a tournament between these players. Winners and
runner-up will be given attractive shields and encouraging gifts.
Director
of ISP Mumbai, Mr. Mahendra Agarwal himself would be present for 2 days of
the Tournament. To
make this event a big success Director of Rajkot Municipal indoor stadium
Mr. Chauhan and its other members are taking a lot of efforts.
Mr. Amit Mehta – the member of ISP Association would be looking
after the coaching, tournament, player’s timings and facilities etc.
A
press conference was arranged to provide information about the training
camp where Ex. Deputy Commissioner of Rajkot Municipal Corporation Mr. A.
C. Rathod, Mr. Amit Mehta – A squash knowledgeable person, Mr. Pankaj
Sampat and Manager of Indoor Stadium, Mr. C. A. Chauhan and coach Mr.
Chandan Jadhav were present. |
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city, high on confidence after a 10-day extensive programme under Abdul
Shaikh, were awarded the Level I certificate of coaching yesterday.
Shaikh, a reputed squash and badminton coach based in Canada, had flown
down specially for the purpose. The programme, organised jointly by
the Squash Racquets Association of Maharashtra (SRAM) and the Indian
Squash Professionals (ISP) and sponsored by Air-India, was
conducted at the Otters Club and the Cricket Club of India. The professionals who successfully completed the Level I programme
include: Chandrakant Pawar (The Leela), Santosh More (Otters Club),
Anant More (CCI), Gopi Mohite (Bombay Gymkhana), Prakash Yelve (Willingdon
Sports Club), Rajesh Sonawane (Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana), Riaz
Mohammed (Juhu Centaur), Vijay N Sonawane (Andheri Recreation
Centre),Yakub Shaikh (The Club), Sunil Verma (Jindals/Vashind), Ramesh
More (Bombay Gymkhana), Balakrishna Ligam and Uttam Patkar (Willingdon
Sports Club), Vijay Sonawane (Otters Club), Sandeep Parab (Catholic
Gymkhana), Aijaz Mohammed (The Club). Prominent among the senior and junior players who attended the programme
include Niraj Shirgaokar, Aditya Manjrekar, Supreet Singh, Karan
Bhatti, Karan Pal Sethi, Priyanka Yadav and Rahil Shah. |
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Times
of India (11.3.97) Karishma Juneja,
sister of the twins Rohan and Gaurav, two of the city’s leading juniors,
has trained under leading coaches before but thought Rahmat’s way of
putting ideas across were better. Jigisha, of Juhu Gymkhana, thought she
would never be able to hit the ball hard. She was relieved when Rahmat
explained that not so much force but technique was required for doing so. Indeed, Rahmat, in
this ten-day camp, is concentrating only on getting the 16 women to reach
the fitness levels necessary to reach the ball, and hit harder the three
basic strokes – the length, the cross courts and the sidewall shots.“
Master that and you will be able to compete on level terms with any women
player in the city,” were Rahmat’s reassuring words for the trainees. As for film star
Varsha, Rahmat was reminded here how showbiz stars Sean Connery, Roger
Moore, Eddie Grant would have a game of squash at the start of their day
in spite of their heavy schedule. |
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The
Times of India (16.2.97) On the first day
he laid emphasis on the basics and ball control. On the second day on
Friday, he ensured that they pros had a proper feeling of every coaching
routine. He ensured they could play the shots properly, so essential when
showing others how to play. He then showed the game on with the help of
video, the coaching video he produced with Jahangir Khan. "Those two
explained theory well but Rahmat is superb in the practical aspect "
said a professional from ISP. Rahmat will next
coach a group of women over a ten-day period. Before that he wants to take
a look at the junior talent in Asia at the Chennai Asian juniors. |
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Jindal's
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The
Times of India ( 31.10.95) The
women Arundhati Samant, has
developed a late interest in sport. The wife of an Assistant commissioner
of police, she says the coaching of coaches from ISP has been most
helpful. “ He has lots of patience which encourages a newcomer like
me,” says Ms Samant, who has also joined the swimming camp at Otters and
wants to play snooker and cricket as well.
Pawar,
one of the country’s most talented professionals, says he has been
emphasizing the aspects of grip, basic stroke play and movement about
court. ISP coaches lays great
stress on an easy swing and is good at feeding progression for the
trainees. The other
professionals helping in the training are Vijay and Rajesh Sonavane,
Prakash Yelve, Riaz Mohammed and Sunil Verma, who is the coach at the
Jindal township. This
camp is significant since it will certainly increase the number of those
playing the sport. And as
they say from quantity comes quality.
Encouraged by the response and the helpful attitude of Otters
Club, who have given use of their courts free of charge, Jindal may
have another camp during the next vacation, in addition to holding their
annual tournament for professionals – the Pro Masters. |
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Times
of India (11.8.93) Al
Powney was runner-up in tournament held at the conclusion of the fortnight
long camp. He lost to Sanjay
Goyal 9-7, 9-6, 9-4. The
trainees were divided into two groups – those who played a bit and those
had not played squash at all. In
the latter group the title was won by Gautam Kothari beating Vinay Sethia
9-0, 3-9, 9-5. The sponsors
who provided rackets and balls, plan to have another camp in October. |
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