Dr. Jim Masland, PhD

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 coach at George Washington University for two (2012-14). Notably, his Penn team won the Division Two Hoehn Cup in 1997.

In addition, he gained valuable experience coaching at different clubs, including Berwyn Squash and Fitness, where his activities included junior development, programming, and individual and group instruction.

Jim was a member of 3 national championship teams at Harvard University, as well as Co-Captain his senior year. He later played professionally, earning an invitation to the Pan American Team tryouts in 1997 and 1999.

Jim holds a BA from Harvard University as well as a PhD from UCLA where he was a TA, Associate TA and Lecturer.

 Squash CV

 Player

  • Ranked top 10 currently in Over-50 age category; 4th place in US Nationals, 2019.
  • Invited to participate in US Team Pan-Am Tryouts – 1997, 1999
  • Played professional hardball/ softball – 1990-92
  • Played 4 years on the Harvard Men’s Varsity, 1986-90
  • Member of 3 National Championship Teams- 87, 88, 89 (tied)
  • Co-Captain – Senior Year, team ranked 2nd Nationally

College

  • George Washington University
  • Assistant Squash Coach, Men and Women’s Teams – 2 seasons, 2012-2013
  • Notable players coached include Omar Sobhy, Islam El-Fiky, Gaby Porras
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Head Men’s Squash Coach, 1996-99
  • Won the Div. 2 Group at US Team Nationals – Hoehn Cup, (96-97)

 Clubs

  • Aussie-nick Squash Head Squash Coach – 2014-present; Chevy Chase, MD
  • Tri-fit Athletic Club Head Squash Coach – 2005-12; Santa Monica CA
  • Berwyn Squash & Fitness Assistant Coach – 1995-96; Berwyn PA
  • Metrosport Athletic Club Assistant Coach – 1992-93; Durham, NC

 Education

  • Harvard University, BA 1990
  • Magna Cum Laude, English
  • UCLA, PhD 2008
  • Doctorate of Philosophy, English and American Lit.
  • Teaching Experience: Assistant, Associate TA, and Lecturer (20+ courses)

 

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