AussieNick Squash Australian Summer Training Camp

The next International Australian Camp is Summer 2024

These residential camps are designed for more than a great squash training experience. The program will include Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Injury Prevention and Management and conditioning for the future athlete’s body and mind.

Australia – Cairns Squash club – located in the tropical north of Queensland, Cairns is an oasis of beautiful beaches and rainforest. Head Coach Marc Forester is supported by former PSA layer Steve Finitsis. Marc is a seasoned professional coach with decades of experience. He has coached more than 10 Top 5 Australian ranked juniors and also adults and professional players. He also coaches other national teams, including PNG where he was born.

Typical Week Day

Breakfast
Morning Technical Session
Lunch & recovery

Afternoon Technical Session
Matches with top Australian players
Dinner and video analysis
Relaxation activities: Movies, Swim, Sightseeing
10:30: Bed

Other – mental strength training 3 sessions per week are included in the price https://aussienicksquash.com/sports-psychology/ , stretching, Yoga, speed and agility, cardio, weights

Departure date – June 9-30, 2024 for four weeks

Cost – $5,950 — 4 weeks, no refunds credits after May 1.

Includes – great accommodation, 3 meals per day, all squash coaching, league matches, use of gym and pool, transport to and from club, sports psychology, video analysis.

Sightseeing items (some are extra cost) may include activities such as: South Park. Brisbane, Queensland, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast,  Australia Zoo, Kuranda Railway scenic train trip, Lone Pine, the largest Koala sanctuary in the world Cairns, the entrance to the Great Barrier Reef and more

Nutrition
Did you know that eating carbohydrates too close to a game can actually be detrimental to performance? Do you know which food group is most important to avoid in the lead up to competition. Good nutrition is an important aspect of achieving top performance in sport and life in general. The program will provide guidance for the development of good nutritional habits for lifelong sports performance.

Dylan Kucher (Left), Jeremy Barnes, and Zoe Kagan

 Sports Psychology
“There is nothing wrong with saying to yourself that you don’t want to do all the mental training stuff but there is something wrong with thinking that you will get to the top without it” (Orlick 2000). Psychological tests are performed and help develop strategies for improvement.

Email: conniesquash@gmail.com for further details.

TESTIMONIAL:

Dylan Playing pro Steve Finitsis in a league match

Dylan Kachur – Drexel University #2

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My travel to Australia has taught me many things about myself, my love for the game of squash and stretching my limits of comfort in order to learn what I can handle as a person. Overall, I have never been to a country more welcoming and exciting as Australia; the people are so kind and the places are life-changing. My  favorite location was the city of Brisbane, because it is impossible to compare to any city back in the U.S. There is every store you could imagine, all within walking distance, a wonderful array of nature to balance the industrialization, and a wide range of entertainment for all ages within this tropical city. Even though I only spent a few days here, I felt like I had only touched the surface, and would gladly travel back if I had the opportunity. In Australia, I made the transition from being a good athlete to an elite athlete, with a greater respect for the game. Before the trip, I would merely practice my shots and do fitness, but I was not documenting my training, and I did not have a set in stone routine to follow. After traveling to Australia, being put into a vigorous training program for improvement, and training 2 times a day, I realized I wanted to take the next step in my game. Now, I have a documented training program involving technical, mental, physical, and dietary focal points so I can be completely prepared for the vigor of competition. Because I lacked the professional training that the top juniors in the states have, I needed the internal motivation to drive myself to creatively come up with ways to use the resources I have, and Australia gave me this. Since last year, my ranking has gone up about 10 spots, from around 35 to 24 currently, and I owe it all to Australia. I have received compliments at multiple tournaments about how I take the game much more seriously now, but I do not think I could have done it alone. I want to thank Connie Barnes, the Barnes family, and all who helped me train overseas in Australia, and I hope to return in the future!