About the Development Squad

The Development Squad is part of the Scottish Squash Performance Pathway Programme (PPP). This squad is designed to guide young players through the process of developing all the necessary attributes for them to begin to compete at the top level. The programme will be holistic to develop all the necessary attributes a top junior squash player requires with a strong focus on technical, skill and tactical development and coached at a level that all athletes involved will understand.

This will be the perfect opportunity for players to build all the necessary skills to be a top squash player, in a highly supportive and quality coaching environment. Throughout the season, players will be encouraged to review their progress in training and competitions, and new applications will be welcomed at any stage in the season.

If you are accepted to the squad, the expectation is that you will make every effort to attend all the squad days. If you can’t attend a squad day, you should let the Scottish Squash Pathway Manager & Coach (Kylie Lindsay) know as far in advance as possible. 

Squad Criteria

• For players aged under 17. 
• Regularly competing in events in Scotland appropriate to their level. 
• Demonstrate key performance behaviours, including – but not limited to – hard work, commitment and respect.
• Attend regular training sessions with their coach.
• For players who have just started out on their squash journey, showing promise and enthusiasm for the sport, who have the desire to develop further and put the time and effort into progressing.
• 5+ hours a week towards training for squash.

What’s Included?

• Six squad days throughout the season spread around Scotland.
  • If you are accepted to the Development Squad, the expectation is that you will make every effort to attend all the squad days.
• Lead Coach TBC
• Communication and feedback from the Lead Coach with individual coaches/parents to give feedback on the squad and their players.
• Squad T-shirt 

Regions / Dates  

All squad days will run from 11:00 – 16:00.

Venues for 2026-27 are TBC.

• Squad Day 1
  • Sunday October 25th, 2026
• Squad Day 2
  • Sunday November 29th, 2026
• Squad Day 3
  • Sunday January 10th, 2027
• Squad Day 4
  • Sunday March 7th, 2027
• Squad Day 5
  • Sunday April 17th, 2027
• Squad Day 6
  • Sunday May 30th, 2027

Cost

The cost is £200.00 per season.

How to Join

Interested? Players are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Development Squad for season 2026-27 by 10th August 2026.

The expression of interest includes the opportunity to sign up for a free Taster Session on 29th or 30th August 2026.

Scottish Squash Junior Development Squad Expression of Interest 2026-27 – Fill in form

Mid-season enquiries may be possible depending on performance, contact kylie.lindsay@scottishsquash.org for more information.

• Our Pathway Manager Kylie Lindsay may ask for feedback from the player’s individual, club or regional coach to assist in squad selection. 
• Selections are also based on performances and results in Scottish sanctioned competitions.