Welcome back to Episode 65! We haven’t forgotten about College Squash just yet, and we’re now in the peak of the season. These past couple of weekends showcased some fantastic matchups against the nation's top teams, with individuals coming up soon (featured in the TOC). Nik and I unpacked some incredible feats from the Penn team, discussed their aspirations for this season, and broke down the college squash scene. Plus, Nick, a promising US player, is looking to pursue the pro circuit after graduation—so keep an eye out! Enjoy!
Thanks in advance for all the comments, critiques and conversations!
Rally Report is sponsored by Maspeth Squash. Maspeth Squash disrupts the traditional squash world - accessible, outdoors, steel and embraces difference. So big thank you to Robert and excited to be able to partner up. You can find all information regarding Maspeth here: https://maspethsquash.com/
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Rundown
3:54 – Introduction
4:20 – Season Recap and Handling Losses
7:55 – Biggest Challenger to Penn’s Title Defense
9:36 – Nick’s preparations on Individuals Championships
12:55 – Navigating teammate relationships with ladder matches
15:51 – Nick’s pick on best Penn Team he’s played on
19:55 – Why Nick picked Penn
23:04 – Is Nick pursuing the PSA circuit?
25:38 – Why aren’t US Juniors / College Players pursuing the Pro Circuit
28:43 – Difference between Pro Matches v. College Matches
30:34 – Where is Nik going to be based as a Professional
32:21 – Nick’s Dynamic with his Brother pursuing Professional Tennis
35:07 – Blind Rankings (College Squash Edition)
39:31 – Quick Fire
