For all coaching and programming inquiries contact Rod Barnes at aussienicksquash@gmail.com or Connie Barnes conniesquash@gmail.com Squash Profile Jim Masland has been the Head Squash Coach at Aussie-Nick Squash for 6 years. Jim has worked as a professional coach for 20 years, instructing both at the college and club level. He was the Head Men’s Squash Coach at the University of Pennsylvania for three seasons (1996-99), as well as the Assistant Connie Barnes (conniesquash@gmail.com) is AussieNick’s COO and Director of Squash. Connie played Squash at State grade level in Australia for 15 years before arriving in Bethesda in 2002. An inaugural member of TPAC The Professional Association of Coaches and a USSquash representative, Connie is one of only 50 Level 2 coaches in the US. Connie’s Dr. Rod Barnes (aussienicksquash@gmail.com) is Aussienick’s CEO and part time elite coach. Rod learned squash through the 1980’s in Brisbane, Australia during a golden era where several of the talented juniors in his cadre went on to be some of the world’s top players.Rod’s squash career became secondary in his later teens as he chose a Former Dartmouth Women’s Squash Team: played in the #1 position all four years. Former Captain of Dartmouth Women’s Squash Team. Named an All-Ivy League Player. Led team to Kurtz Cup Winner. Private and group squash lessons. Private and group dynamic stretch and strength sessions. WT grew up playing squash at the University Club of Washington. He coached both the boys and girls squash teams at the Taft School in CT for 16 years. In 2011, the boys played in the finals of the High School National Championships, losing to Episcopal. WT moved to Paris, France in 2002 to play squash, playing for
Meet the AussieNick Squash Team
Coaching & Operational Staff
Dr. Jim Masland, PhD
Head Club Pro
Connie Barnes
COO
Dr. Rod Barnes
CEO
Other Team Members
Jackie Barnes
Coach
WT Miller
Squash Coach, Summer Camps
