Coaching in Jersey

Nick Taylor

Playing History:

I left school and turned Professional in 1988 aged 17, based at the Village Hyde Squash club, U.K, as assistant pro. I joined I.S.P.A (now P.S.A) in 1992 with a World ranking on 266, reaching a career high of No14… England No3…Twice British finalist in 1995 and 2001…twice European Champion 1995 and 1996….Holder of 10 P.S.A World tour titles… And an England International (9 caps)
I retired from the World circuit in 2004 after setting up the “Nick Taylor Squash Academy” at Sportcity, Manchester, U.K, I passed my level 3 coaching certificate in July 2004 and in Jan 2005 was appointed as Manchester’s Head Squash coach.
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Highlights:

  • 8 times Lancashire senior county champion
  • 12 years on the P.S.A circuit 1992 – 2004
  • England International (9 caps) 1996 – 2001
  • 10 P.S.A World tour titles
  • Winner of over 30 UK domestic tournaments
  • Twice European Champion
  • Twice National Finalist
  • 1998 & 2002 commonwealth Games squad member
  • 2002 World doubles finalist with partner Vicky Botwright
  • Career high World ranking of 14
  • Career high English ranking of 3
  •  British Open & Closed Over 35 Champion
Coaching:
  • 2003 – 2006 - Appointed Head Squash Coach for Manchester University ( largest university in Europe)
  • 2004 – 2006 - Assisting National coaches on senior and junior National Squads
  • 2005 – present day - Head Squash coach for Manchester’s squash development programme
  • 2005 – present day - Director of Squash and Head Coach for Lancashire Squash rackets Association
  • 2005 – present day - Head Coach for the North West Area Squads (National Academy England Squash)

Favourite piece of advice:

Don’t let anybody tell you that you cannot achieve something…. If you work very hard and you believe it than anything is possible!
Inspirations:

  • Jahangir Khan
  • Peter Nicol
  • My parents
  • My wife and my children.

My coaching philosophy:

As a coach the first thing for me is enjoyment, just like playing, a good coach must always keep an open mind on new ideas… being able to adapt and communicate because everyone is different. Just try get the best out of your players.

    Key Words:

    • Enjoyment
    • Confidence
    • Planning
    • Power
    • Strength

 

 

 

Rates
Squash & Racketball Coaching for all levels
45 Minutes £25 before 5.30pm
45 Minutes £25 + court fee after 5.30pm
Contact details: Mobile: 07797 747034 Email: nick@uksquashonline.com
 
Nick Taylor
Director Of Squash & Head Coach
Jersey Squash Club
The Recreational Ground
St Clements
Jersey
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Mobile: 07797 747034
Email: nick@uksquashonline.com

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