Scottish Squash is delighted to announce the creation of a Women and Girls Coaching Network, with a launch event scheduled to take place at Newlands Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday 24th August.

Fewer than 15% of active licensed coaches are female, despite women and girls making up 25% of the player base.

Additionally, there are no female coaches currently supporting the Performance Pathway and Academy squads.

The network aims to address these imbalances by:

• Boosting coaching confidence in women and girls
• Building a strong, supportive community of female coaches
• Sharing opportunities, updates and inspiration across the network

Whether you’re a qualified coach, someone leading club sessions or completely new to coaching and curious to learn – this network is for you!

Launch Day Details

Location: Newlands Lawn Tennis and Squash Club

Date and time: Sunday 24th August, 10am to 2pm

Agenda Highlights:

• Coaching journey and Q&A with Kylie Lindsay

Hear from former professional player and current Scottish Squash Pathway Manager Kylie Lindsay. Kylie will share her coaching journey from grassroots in New Zealand to leading Scotland’s top junior squads, along with reflections on her experiences as a female coach.

• H//T SQUASH introduction and taster session

Try out H//T SQUASH – a fun, inclusive programme designed to introduce women and girls to squash. Learn how it works, the opportunities available, and take home drills to use at your own club.

• The Value of a Female Coach with Sophie Thomas

Bridge of Allan coach and sports student Sophie Thomas will share recent research on the role of female coaches and how they inspire the next generation of women and girls in sport.

Additional info:

• The network was developed following consultation with female coaches across Scotland.
• The launch is free to attend, with lunch included.
• Those attending from further afield will have the opportunity to apply for funding to support travel costs – apply in sign-up form.
• Following the launch, the network will meet quarterly (mainly online), featuring guest speakers and focused sessions based on the needs of the members.
• If you’re unable to attend the full day but available for a couple of hours, let us know in the sign-up form!
• The event is open to individuals aged 15 and over.
• If you have any questions or require any further information, please email info@scottishsquash.org