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Matthew ‘Killer’ Karwalski signs to Squash Mechanics

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Sydney Squash Academy signs Matthew “KILLER” Karwalski

Squash Mechanics are currently going through a massive expansion in the Squash Industry in Australia. Armed with new trademarked systems, processes, and programs The Mechanics are revolutionising Squash Clubs around the country. Squash Mechanics high-performance coaching arm, The Sydney Squash Academy, are delighted to welcome Matthew “KILLER” Karwalski to the team.

“Killer”  turned pro in 2007 and won 4 PSA titles during his career. He achieved a career high ranking of #49 in the World in Dec 2013. Matthew represented Australia at the 2013 World Teams Championship and the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He also trained under ex-World #1 and multiple World Champion David Palmer in Orlando for 3 years.

“Matthew is a massive signing for Sydney Squash Academy and Squash Mechanics.”Jake Ebeid, Managing Director of Squash Mechanics states. “His international experience, representative background and ability will ensure we develop the excellence we are striving for.”

Matthew now has a renewed focus on helping and developing the next generation of junior and professional players. “Having grown up locally in Newcastle playing Squash before becoming a touring professional, I’ve played at Squash centers all over the world and seen the recent growth in Squash facilities in the US and Europe. Now that I’ve retired from the Professional Tour and settled down in Sydney, it’s wonderful to see Squash Mechanics and The Sydney Squash Academy with a vision for growing and developing the sport in Australia. Their holistic approach to management ensures that facilities, coaches, and programs are in place to deliver value to their clubs and members. I am truly looking forward to working with Squash Mechanics and The Sydney Squash Academy to help add value to their coaching team”, state’s ‘Killer’.

Matthews services will predominately be running from Lane Cove Squash Club and Willoughby Squash Club. He will be working directly with Sydney Squash Academy’s junior and senior professional touring players. To get in touch with ‘Killer’ contact him on 0402 372 921 or Matt@squashmechanics.com

 

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Sydney Squash Academy signs Touring Pro Darcy Evans

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Sydney Squash Academy welcomes Darcy Evans to the coaching team of the Academy. Darcy joins fellow Melbourne-based Squash Mechanics Touring Professional Rex Hedrick adding a mix of experience and youth to the team.  Sydney Squash Academy will be operating from Willoughby Squash Club, Lane Cove Squash, and The Bondi Waverley Squash Club.

Darcy is well known in the Squash scene in Australia both as a player and coach. The Tasmanian-born professional made the move to Sydney in 2013 chasing his dream of becoming a Professional Player. In that time he has worked under and with some of the greatest coaches in the World including RMS head coach, ex-World #2 and World Champion Rod Martin. Darcy is currently ranked #9 in Australia and #208 on the PSA World Rankings. “Darcy is an amazing coach” Ian Aitken, Willoughby Squash Club’s owner states.”His ability to connect with his students, his attitude, personality, and skills are amongst the best I have encountered in more than 40 years in the industry.”

“Willoughby Squash has a huge junior player base, many of who have just competed in the AJO in Darwin.”  Darcy states “I can’t wait to get on court with all the juniors and help them get to the top of their game. There are going to be a lot of changes at the clubs and I am looking forward to seeing all the kids continue to improve.” Sydney Squash Academy will also be developing Junior programs at its other venues Lane Cove Squash and The Bondi Waverley Squash Club.

Darcy’s Rankings and Achievements

  1. State- Junior #1 for NSW and Tasmania
  2. Nationally ranked #2 for under 19s 2013

World- 208

Juniors

  • Making the Grand Final of the Australian National Championships 2013
  • Being number 1 Tasmanian Junior for under 19s 3 years in a row
  • Winning the Willoughby Junior Open U23s 2013
  • 4th in the Australian junior Open 2013
  • Representing Tasmania at the Australian Junior Championships 3 times
  • Achieving a ranking of 2 in Australia for under 19s 2013
  • Winner of the NSW Country Junior Championships 2013
  • 6th in Australian Junior Open 2012
  • 2nd in ACT Open 2012

Senior:

  • Playing Professional Squash events all around the world
  • Willoughby Open, Winner
  • Representing Australia VS Malaysia in a Test Match
  • Winning the Devonport Open 2012
  • Winning the Eastside Open 2 times
  • Won the Waipukaraw Open NZ 2012

Darcy will be actively running programs at the Bondi Waverley Squash Club, Willoughby Squash Club, and Lane Cove Squash and can be contacted on 0488 909 305 or Darcy@squashmechanics.com

Willoughby Squash Player

Squash Mechanics secures Lane Cove Squash Club

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Squash Mechanics secures Lane Cove Squash Club and guarantees its future for a further 3 years.

 

Squash Mechanics are excited to announce that they have been appointed to manage the Lane Cove Squash Centre for a minimum of three years. The club is conveniently located 15 minutes from Sydney’s CBD and it has been a Squash Hub in Sydney for decades. This adds another business in Australia to fall under the management of Squash Mechanics and once the team is onsite in January there will be significant physical changes and program changes implemented. The investment that Squash Mechanics is making will remove any of the lingering doubts over the facility being bulldozed by developers

 

“There is a big list of action items for Lane Cove Squash but we can’t wait to see the difference they make to one of the Squash Hubs on Sydney’s North Shore.” Squash Mechanics Director and co-founder Jake Ebeid states. “We will be bleaching the court floors, installing some additional lighting on the courts, making some changes to the change rooms and generally modernising the facility.”

 

Squash Mechanics will be introducing a membership program and 24hr access control to the facility introducing squash to an entirely new customer base in the local area and increasing the hours of operation for existing players and clients.

 

Squash Mechanics are excited to announce the “Squash Alliance” membership benefits program. Under Squash Alliance full members of any one of Squash Mechanics facilities around Australia will receive reciprocal benefits and rights to courts at partner facilities. “This will be a massive game changer in the industry” Squash Mechanics Managing Director Peter Aitken states. “The ability to pay the one membership but be able to play in multiple facilities will guarantee increased participation and foot traffic in all of the participating clubs. Squash Alliance Clubs will work together and introduce new competitions, programs, and social events all designed to increase player enjoyment and club atmosphere.

 

Squash Mechanics tenure at Lane Cove Squash will begin on the 5th of January 2017. All squash enthusiasts, current North Shore Lane Cove Squash Club players, and the squash community are invited to Lane Cove Squash open days on Saturday the 14th and 21st of January. The open days will showcase the facility, some of the physical changes at the club and open the doors to the surrounding community.