Summary
Education
Skills
Languages
Coaching Certificates
Playing Achievements
Relevant Job Experience
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Adam Bews

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Hardworking and passionate squash professional with a proven track record in both high-level singles and world-ranked doubles play (#6). Possesses strong organizational skills demonstrated through previous Director roles.. Adept at fostering a positive and inclusive environment, with excellent communication skills that resonate with individuals of all ages and skill levels. Known for high energy, organization, and a personable approach in promoting and enhancing the sport of squash.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Edinburgh University
Edinburgh, Scotland
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Stromness Academy
Orkney Islands, Scotland
05.2005

Skills

    • Communication
    • Administration and organization
    • Event Planning and fundraising
      • Creative
      • Staff Management
      • Top ranked Doubles professional

Languages

English
Basic German

Coaching Certificates

  • Scottish Squash/SportScotland, Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Awards
  • Scottish Badminton Association, Intermediate 1 Coaching Award and Level 1
  • Sports Leadership Level 1 Award, 2005
  • Community Sports Leadership Level 1 Award, 05/2005
  • Scottish Football Association Development Activities Certificate, 06/2005
  • RLSS Lifeguarding Certificate, 12/2004
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Bronze, 06/2004
  • Scottish Squash Junior Skills Award, 2003, 2004

Playing Achievements

  • Ranked #6 in the World, SDA Pro tour (Current)
  • Most Improved Player on SDA Pro Tour (2018/19)
  • Briggs Cup Finalist (2022)
  • Buffalo Cup Winner 35k (2022)
  • US National Doubles Champion (2022)
  • LA Mixed Doubles Champion (2022)
  • Pittsburgh Challenger 15k Champion (2018/19)
  • Semi Finals Briggs Cup SDA (12/2017)
  • 3rd in Scottish Open Softball Doubles, Glasgow (06/2014), Commonwealth Games Tryouts
  • 6th in NatWest Island Games, Bermuda (06/2013)
  • Captain Edinburgh University Squash 1st team, 08/2007-05/2009
  • Ranked top 10 Senior in Scotland (Season 2009/10)
  • Won Scottish National League title (2009/10)
  • Runner up in Scottish University Championships, 2009/10
  • 2 time Quarter finalist of British University Championships
  • 2 time Edinburgh University Captain
  • 2 time North of Scotland League winner
  • 2 time East of Scotland League winner
  • Represented Scotland many times as a junior
  • Played in British and European championships for Scotland
  • Scottish Junior Runner up in u15, u17 and u19s age groups

Relevant Job Experience

The Heights Racquet and Social Club - General Manager (2024-2025)

  • Run operations of the club
  • Manage staff
  • Run pro shop
  • Organize programming for Squash, Pickleball and Padel
  • Organize maintenance of courts
  • Coordinate with cleaning companies
  • Organize budget and pay all bills
  • Push membership growth
  • Membership interaction and service


  • Beyond Walls Urban Program – Director of Squash Programming , (2021-2023),
  • Organize and run programming
  • Assist in fundraising
  • Travel to events with students


  • Minneapolis Club – Head Squash Professional , (2021-2024)
  • Organize and run Squash program
  • Run clinics, leagues and private lessons
  • Organize tournaments and travel opportunities
  • Bill members and run pro shop


  • Brooklyn Heights Casino, Head Adult Squash Professional , (2019-2021),
  • Organize and run the Adult Squash Program
  • Coach and set up doubles clinics, singles clinics and tournaments
  • Create the Squash Calendar for next season
  • Create budget for next season
  • Organize and fundraise for professional events


  • Missouri Athletic Club, Director of Squash , (09/2015-01/2019)
  • Helped grow program to 60 Juniors and over 200 Adults
  • 280 participants in Club Championships
  • Organized, set up and fundraised for 10k Mixed Doubles Invitational, 25k SDA x2, 5k Singles Invitational,
  • Organized, fundraised and hosted World Championship Doubles (09/2017) $200k raised
  • Implemented Elite, High Performance and Youth Program for Juniors
  • Traveled around the US with Juniors for US Squash Junior tournaments
  • Run Summer Camps, Spring Break Camps and Back to School Camp
  • Hosted several Exhibition matches


  • The Field Club of Greenwich, Assistant Squash Professional , (08/2012, 07/2015)
  • Coached players of all abilities from the ages of 5 to 75 in singles and doubles
  • Helped organize and run the Greenwich Junior Open (270 kids)
  • Greenwich Open Ladies Pro event (35k) and North American Open Doubles (65k) for 3 years in a row
  • Run Round Robins, Clinics and In Club Doubles tournaments all year round
  • Coach Under 11 National Champion Brecon Welch as well as several other top Juniors in the US, Greenwich, Connecticut


  • Chelsea Piers Stamford, Guest Squash Professional for Summer Camps, 07/2012, 07/2013, Stamford, Connecticut
  • The Squash Alley, Assistant Squash Pro, 05/2010, 06/2012, Stamford, Connecticut
  • Power Squash Academy Squash Coach, Summers 2007, 2009, Dartmouth


References

Liam Kenny, Director of Squash

The Field Club of Greenwich, Greenwich, CT, 06830, 

liamkenny@hotmail.com, (201) 655-9746 


Jeff Tuhro, Athletic Director, 

Missouri Athletic Club, St Louis, Missouri, 63131,

jtuhro@mac-stl.org, 314 402 3114


Jim Bamber, Director of Squash

Heights Casino, Brooklyn , NY

jimb@heightscasino.com, 203 832 2050


Hobbies and Interests

  • Squash
  • Badminton
  • Golf
  • Football
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Walking
  • Music
  • Traveling
  • Reading

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Edinburgh University

High School Diploma -

Stromness Academy
Adam Bews