An Intro: The Quest Begins!

I'm on a quest to revolutionise my squash play! I am writing this blog to motivate me along the way and help me to achieve my goals, and I hope to get some video footage of me playing up and involve some photos so that the blog becomes more exciting. I'll write a quick history of my squash career now so that we are on the same page.

I am now 16, but throughout my younger years I struggled to find a sport that was right for me. Being shorter than average, I was naturally disadvantaged in sports such as rugby and football. I am aware that many short players succeed in these, but I thought it was better to find a sport in which I had a fair chance. Cricket just never worked out for me, despite training at three clubs simultaneously (which isn't technically allowed, but they never knew!). At last I found squash, a sport that I could enjoy.

Initially I went to a local club once a week, but then quit for about half a year. After moving to my most recent school, I discovered that there was a small squash community and began to get involved, although I was not very good compared to the others. When I rejoined my local club, it turned out that I had become too good for the players there (although not very good relative to most), so continued at school. I have recently become more interested, and have determinedly worked my way up into the position of reserve for the school team of 5 players. I have played twice, and lost both matches 0-3.

The most recent loss was today, which has inspired me to become much better at squash. Before my lower 6th year (year 12) is finished, I aim to become a full member of the team, and will then work from there - perhaps even to compete on behalf of my region someday. I play about four times per week at the moment, but I now aim to play 6 or 7 times a week (total about 10-15hrs), as well as having lessons once per fortnight or per month, according to what I can afford!

A problem is that whenever I play a match that matters, I seem to underperform. It's not that I'm nervous at all; au contraire, I was having quite a fun time losing 0-3 today, no sarcasm intended. I cannot seem to work out the problem, but I will be working on it.

For me, the quest has begun, and I hope that I can have your support!

If you feel like saying something, do post a comment below.

~James