Squash Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the NextGen and Junior National Squad programs; two critical pathways for top young athletes designed to lead Canada back to the forefront of global squash.
In collaboration with P/Ts and our high performance/junior coaching communities, the NextGen and Junior squads will address the current gap in development for top junior, US College student athletes and aspiring young PSA players. The program will identify up to 24 female and 24 males and support them in all aspects of their journey to represent Canada at an international level. As always, all Canadian athletes interested in wearing the Maple Leaf are encouraged to reach out to eventcoordinator@squash.ca at anytime.
Squash Canada and our partners are excited to usher in the next era of Canadian squash and look forward to building on the success of our national program both historically and in the present.
Hometown: West Vancouver, British Columbia
Birthday: 18 August 2006
Current club(s): Evergreen Squash Club
Current coach(es): Thomas Brinkman
Current sponsor(s): Unsquashable
Racquet make and model: SynTech Pro
Shoe make and model: Asics Rockets
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 9
What is your favourite shot? Volley kill
Quote: “I am super excited to be a part of the 2023-24 Jr National Squad. It’s an honour to represent Canada.”
Fun fact: “Solo practice before school is not as bad as you think.”
Accomplishments
- Team Canada, 2023 Pan Am Junior Squash Championship
- Gold medalist, 2023 Canada Winter Games Team Event
- U17 Champion, 2023 British Columbia Closed Championship
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Birthday: 8 January 2009
Current club(s): Evergreen Squash Club, Vancouver Squash Academy, Vancouver Racquets Club
Current coach(es): Thomas Brinkman, Marco Toriz
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Tecnifibre Carboflex 125 X-Speed
Shoe make and model: Asics Women’s Blade 6
Left- or right-handed: Left
What age were you when you started playing squash? 11
What is your favourite shot? Straight dying length
Quote: “Being selected to represent Squash Canada on the National Junior Squad shows the result of my continuous hard work. I am very happy about this achievement and I cannot wait to see what the 2024-25 season will look like!”
Fun fact: “I don’t like to eat squash.”
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2024 Pan Am Junior Squash Championship Female Sportsmanship Award
- Bronze medalist, 2024 Pan Am Junior Squash Championship Team Event
- Bronze medalist, 2024 Pan Am Junior Squash Championship Doubles Event
- U17 Gold Medalist, 2024 Jesters PNW Championships
- U17 Silver Medalist, 2024 Ontario Junior Open
- U15 Bronze Medalist, 2023 Jesters PNW Championships
Hometown: Waterloo, Ontario
Birthday: 26 July 2007
Current club(s): Greystone Racquet Club
Current coach(es): Jamie Hickox
Current sponsor(s): Head
Racquet make and model: Head SB120
Shoe make and model: Asics
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 8
What is your favourite shot? Straight kill
Quote: “Very excited for the opportunity to be apart of something so big.”
Fun fact: “I used to have a double handed backhand.”
Accomplishments
- U17 Silver medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2022 Canadian Junior Open
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Birthday: 29 December 2006
Current club(s): Tabor Academy
Current coach(es): Guillermo Moronta
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Head Speed 120
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel Rocket
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 7
What is your favourite shot? Backhand volley drop
Quote: “This is so amazing! I’m honoured to be able to represent my country playing a sport I love.”
Fun fact: “Nerds gummy clusters are my weakness and I also play ice hockey!”
Accomplishments
- Team Canada, 2024 World Junior Squash Championships
- U19 Silver medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Open
- Bronze medalist, 2023 Pan American Junior Championships
- U19 Champion, 2023 Providence Junior Gold
- U17 Champion, 2022 Canadian Junior Open
- U15 Champion, 2021 Canadian Junior Open
- 5x National Junior Champion in Hong Kong, U11-U15
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Birthday: 10 March 2009
Current club(s): Vancouver Lawn, Tennis, and Badminton Club, Evergreen Squash Club
Current coach(es): Viktor Berg, Thomas Brinkman
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Tecnifibre Carboflex NS 125 X-TOP
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel Upcourt 6
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 9
What is your favourite shot? Serve
Quote: “It is an honour and privilege to be named to the 2024-25 Squash Canada National Squad and I am committed to making our country proud!”
Fun fact: NA
Accomplishments
- U17 Champion, 2024 Pan American Championship
- U17 Silver medalist, 2024 BC Squash Championship
- U15 Bronze Medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Open
- U17 Champion, 2023 Alberta Jesters Junior Open
- U17 Bronze Medalist, 2023 Jesters BC Junior Open
- U15 Silver medalist, 2023 BC Squash Championship
- U15 Champion, 2023 Jesters PNW
- U15 Silver medalist, 2022 Alberta Junior Jesters Open
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
Birthday: 11 June 2007
Current club(s): Ontario Racquet Club
Current coach(es): Nadeem Izhar, Al Cook, Ahad Raza
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Oliver Apex 300
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel-rocket
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 9
What is your favourite shot? Straight volley drop
Quote: “I am thrilled to be on board, and am looking forward to representing Team Canada for the next couple junior years.”
Fun fact: “I enjoy rock climbing.”
Accomplishments
- Team Canada, 2024 Battle of the Borders
- U17 Champion, 2024 Ontario Junior Open
- U17 Champion, 2023 BC Junior Open
- U15 Silver medalist, 2022 Canadian Junior Closed
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Birthday: 28 March 2007
Current club(s): Granite Club
Current coach(es): Jessica DiMauro, Jim Paton
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Harrow Vibe
Shoe make and model: Asics Blast FF3
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 8
What is your favourite shot? Mid-air volley cross nick / volley behind the back drop nick
Quote: “I’m honoured to represent Squash Canada and incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me along the journey. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without you.”
Fun fact: “LeBron > Jordan”
Accomplishments
- Team Canada, 2024 Pan Am Junior Squash Championship
- U19 Champion, 2024 Ontario Junior Gold
- U17 Champion, 2023 Alberta Jesters
- U17 Champion, 2023 Ontario Junior Gold
- U17 Champion, 2023 Junior Gold (NJC Event)
- U17 Champion, 2023 Jesters Ontario Junior Doubles Championships
Hometown: Richmond, British Columbia
Birthday: 20 August 2010
Current club(s): Evergreen Squash Club
Current coach(es): Thomas Brinkman
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Tecnifibre
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel Blade FF
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 8
What is your favourite shot? Crosscourt backhand drop
Quote: “Thank you Squash Canada; I’m proud to represent our country.”
Fun fact: “I love to read.”
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Birthday: 15 March 2010
Current club(s): Granite Club
Current coach(es): Jessica DiMauro
Current sponsor(s): Harrow
Racquet make and model: Spark 15
Shoe make and model: Asics gel-rocket
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 8
What is your favourite shot? Trickle-boast
Quote: “I’m so excited to be a part of the 2024-25 Junior National Squad!”
Fun fact: “I have a really high tolerance for spicy food.”
Accomplishments
- U17 Champion, 2024 Ontario Provincials
- U15 Bronze medalist, 2024 Canadian Junior Championships
- U17/19 Silver medalist, 2023 Ontario Closed
- U15 Champion, 2023 Alberta Jesters Junior Open
Hometown: Richmond, BC
Birthday: 17 December 2006
Current club(s): Vancouver Squash Academy
Current coach(es): Marco Toriz
Current sponsor(s): Dunlop
Racquet make and model: Sonic Core Ultimate 132
Shoe make and model: Asics gel-renma
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 11
What is your favourite shot? Backhand drop
Quote: “I am so thrilled to continue my journey on the Junior National Squad this year and will make Squash Canada proud!”
Fun fact: “I take 40-minute showers sometimes.”
Accomplishments
- U19 Champion, 2024 Ontario Junior Open
- Bronze medalist, 2024 World Junior Team Championship
- Team Canada, 2023 World Junior Squash Championship
- Team Canada, 2022 World Junior Squash Championship
- U19 Champion, 2023 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
- U17 Champion, 2023 BC Provincials
- Gold medalist, 2023 Canada Winter Games Team Event
- Gold medalist, 2023 Canada Winter Games Individual Event
- U17 3rd Place, 2022 US Junior Open
- U19 Champion, 2022 BC Junior Open
- U17 Champion, 2022 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
- U19 3rd Place, 2021 Canadian Junior Open
- U15 Champion, 2021 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
- U19 Champion, 2021 Alberta Jesters
- U17 Champion, 2021 BC Junior Open
- U13 Champion, 2019 Canadian Junior Open
- U17 Champion, 2019 Alberta Jesters
- U17 Champion, 2019 BC Junior Open
- U15 Champion, 2019 Pacific Northwest Jesters
Hometown: Richmond, British Columbia
Birthday: 17 December 2006
Current club(s): River Club, Vancouver Squash Academy
Current coach(es): Marco Toriz, Memo Cortez
Current sponsor(s): Harrow
Racquet make and model: Harrow Vibe
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel Rocket
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 11
What is your favourite shot? Backhand drop
Quote: “I am so excited to represent Canada and proud to be a part of a community and put the growth of this sport first.”
Fun fact: “I am very superstitious!”
Accomplishments
- Bronze medalist, 2024 World Junior Squash Team Championship
- Team Canada, 2023 World Junior Squash Championship
- U17 Champion, 2023 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
- Gold medalist, 2023 Canada Winter Games Team Event
- Silver medalist, 2023 Canada Winter Games Individual Event
- U19 Champion, 2023 Ontario Junior Open
- Team Canada, 2022 World Junior Squash Championship
- U19 Champion, 2022 Alberta Jesters Championship
- U17 Champion, 2022 British Columbia Provincial Championship
- U19 Silver medalist, 2022 Canadian Junior Open
- Achieved top 2 in ranking in Canada for every category (U13, U15, U17, U19)
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Birthday: 7 July 2008
Current club(s): Glencoe Club
Current coach(es): David Duncalf
Current sponsor(s): Dunlop
Racquet make and model: Dunlop Hyperfibre XT Revelation Pro Lite
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel Blade 8
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 6
What is your favourite shot? Lob or backhand drop
Quote: “I am super excited to be a part of this team and look forward to playing with other team members.”
Fun fact: “I will string rackets!”
Accomplishments
- U17 Gold medalist, 2024 Canadian Junior Championship
- U15 Silver medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Open
- U15 Gold medalist, 2022 Canadian Junior Championship
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Birthday: 26 April 2007
Current club(s): Edgemont Athletics
Current coach(es): Jon Hill, Colin Whitney, Ozzie Vallejos
Current sponsor(s): Harrow
Racquet make and model: Harrow Vibe 115
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel-Game
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 10
What is your favourite shot? Backhand drop
Quote: “Thrilled to represent and compete for Canada on an international scale.”
Fun fact: “I first played squash at the University of Calgary Racket Center.”
Accomplishments
- U17 Champion, 2023 Canadian Junior Open
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Championships
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Birthday: 16 December 2006
Current club(s): Atwater Club, Toronto Racquet Club
Current coach(es): Laurence Delasaux
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Tecnifibre 125S
Shoe make and model: Adidas Crazyflight
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 6
What is your favourite shot? Backhand drop
Quote: “I am very proud to make the Canadian Nation Squad. It is a testament to the hard work I’ve been putting in the last couple of years and it only motivates me to work even more to achieve my goals.”
Fun fact: “I love baguettes.”
Accomplishments
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2024 Canadian Junior Championships
- U15 Bronze medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Championships
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Birthday: 10 December 2006
Current club(s): Club Sportif MAA
Current coach(es): David Philips, Yvon Provencal
Current sponsor(s): Harrow
Racquet make and model: Karim Abdel Gawad Signature Vibe 115 Squash Racquet
Shoe make and model: Asics
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 5
What is your favourite shot? Forhand drop
Quote: “I am honoured to be named to the 2023-24 Squash Canada National Squad. This recognition is a reflection of my dedication and hard work in the sport. I look forward to representing my country and pushing my limits on the squash court.
Fun fact: “I love travelling and exploring the world.”
Accomplishments
- Team Canada, 2024 World Junior Squash Championship
- Team Canada, 2023 World Junior Squash Championship
- U19 Silver medalist, 2023 Ontario Junior Open
- U19 Champion, 2023 Ontario Junior Gold
- U17 Silver medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
- U19 Silver medalist, 2022 Alberta Jesters Championship
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2022 Canadian Junior Open
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2022 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
- U15 Champion, 2021 Canadian Junior Closed Championship
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Birthday: 26 January 2007
Current club(s): Jericho Tennis Club, Vancouver Lawn, Tennis, and Badminton Club
Current coach(es): Richard Yendell, Viktor Berg
Current sponsor(s): Unsquashable
Racquet make and model: Y-TEC Pro
Shoe make and model: Asics Blast FF3
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 10
What is your favourite shot? Backhand volley fan
Quote: “I am very excited and honoured to be a part of the 2024-25 Squash Canada Junior Squad.”
Fun fact: “I like to play golf.”
Accomplishments
- Team Canada, 2023 Battle of the Border
- U17 Champion, 2023 Jesters PNW
- U17 Champion, 2022 Jesters PNW
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Birthday: 4 March 2007
Current club(s): Edgemont Athletic
Current coach(es): Jon Hill
Current sponsor(s): NA
Racquet make and model: Dunlop
Shoe make and model: Asics
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 6
What is your favourite shot? Drop shot
Quote: “Excited to represent Squash Canada
Fun fact: “I like to play soccer.”
Accomplishments
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2023 Canadian Junior Open
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Birthday: 7 April 2007
Current club(s): Jericho Tennis Club
Current coach(es): Richard Yendell
Current sponsor(s): Dunlop
Racquet make and model: Dunlop Sonic Core Evolution 120
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel Tactic 12
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 9
What is your favourite shot? Backhand volley drop
Quote: “I am very glad and excited to be in the 2024-25 Junior National Squad to represent Squash Canada in upcoming events.”
Fun fact: “I am left-handed but I play squash with my right hand.”
Accomplishments
- Gold Medalist, 2023 Canada Winter Games Teams
- Team Canada, 2022 Pan Am Junior Squash Championship
- Team Canada, 2022 Battle of the Border
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Birthday: 7 February 2007
Current club(s): Jericho Tennis Club, Kinetic Indoor Racquet Club
Current coach(es): Richard Yendell, Wael El Hindi
Current sponsor(s): Dunlop
Racquet make and model: Dunlop Sonic Core Elite 135
Shoe make and model: Asics Gel Rocket
Left- or right-handed: Right
What age were you when you started playing squash? 12
What is your favourite shot? Backhand volley drop
Quote: “It is an honour to represent the warm squash community we have in Canada. So excited to represent my country, and I look forward to playing my best at the highest level of competition.”
Fun fact: “My favourite pre-match meal is pasta.”
Accomplishments
- U19 Champion, 2024 Kinetic Junior Gold
- Team Canada, 2023 Battle of the Border
- U17 Champion, 2023 Houston Junior Gold
- U17 Silver medalist, 2023 PNW Jesters
- U19 Bronze medalist, 2023 Atlanta Junior Gold
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2023 Squash Zone Junior Gold
- U17 Bronze medalist, 2022 Alberta Jesters