Muhammad Ali
Squash Coach & Physical Education Teacher
Bethel,CT
Summary
To obtain a position as a Head Men's and/or women's Squash Coach. Passionate in offering squash players the opportunity to improve their playing level, experience personal growth, and enjoy social development in a safe and fun environment. Teaching our youth life-altering values and fitness will help them grow into responsible, good-natured, and successful Squash players. Accomplished Coach with twenty years of coaching experience at all levels. Specific expertise with highly competitive youth or adult players that advance to next level of success. Strong skills in player recruitment and public relations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2015 - Current
Head Squash Coach
Rye High School
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Improved player agility and speed with targeted drills and fitness exercises.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices in skill development, physical conditioning, and mental preparation.
- Monitored player progress with regular assessments, adjusting training programs as needed to optimize results.
- Enhanced athlete endurance levels through customized cardiovascular exercise routines specific to squash demands.
Head Men's and/or women's Squash Coach
Poly Prep Country Day School
01.2000 - 08.2010
- Managed scheduling, travel arrangements, and tournament logistics for a competitive squash team.
- Enhanced athlete endurance levels through customized cardiovascular exercise routines specific to squash demands.
- Improved player agility and speed with targeted drills and fitness exercises.
- Provided comprehensive video analysis of player performances during matches for improved tactical understanding of opponents'' patterns of play.
- Achieved consistent match wins by effectively utilizing video analysis software in reviewing players'' technique adjustments during practices.
- Increased team success by implementing strategic game plans tailored to opponent analysis.
- Initiated fundraising efforts to secure necessary resources for equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and travel costs.
- Organized special events, such as tournaments or clinics, to further promote the sport of squash within the community.
- Assisted in recruiting new talent by attending regional competitions showcasing potential prospects.
- Facilitated successful parent-coach relationships through transparent communication methods, regular updates, and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Created and organized off-season squash camps for ten years.
- Spearheaded and organized four US Squash-sanctioned regional tournaments every year.
Education
Masters in Physical Education -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYBachelor of Arts with Major in Languages and Journalism - undefined
Punjab University
Lahore, PakistanSkills
Equipment Maintenance Knowledge
One-on-One Coaching
Individualized training plans
Mental toughness development
Video Analysis Proficiency
In-depth game knowledge
Group Instruction Capabilities
Team Building Strategies
Technical Skill Correction
Verbal and written communication
Facility Maintenance
Equipment management
Special events planning
Certification
NYC's CPR
Accomplishments
- Coached many successful US junior players from grassroots to top, who earned a spot in Ivy League and Liberal Art school squash teams
- Led Poly Boys Squash team to an undefeated winning streak from 2001-2010
- Led Poly boys’ team to the highest national ranking of 9th in the country in the National High School Team Championship in 2004
- Raised $20000.00 for the squash program at Poly through Squash events and Alumni gatherings
- Official Allied Bank Open PSA referee $10000.00 Squash Championship 8th March 1996 Lahore Pakistan
- Simon Culver #1 in U15 was featured in “Sports Illustrator” faces in the crowd section 2005
- Appointed Assistant Squash Coach USA for the National Junior SUMMER training squad in Philadelphia in 2006
- Promoted squash on TV, and the Poly Varsity team appeared on NBC’s morning sports section program in February 2006
- Worked with Gogi Allaudin (former world # 2) as an assistant coach to train the Pakistan Junior National team from 1996-1997
Additional Information
- Former professional squash player and achieved the highest ranking of 158 in the World in January 2002
- Qualified for the main draw in the PSA Wheat Belt Open 2001, Narrogin Open 2001, Victorian Open (2002), Somerton Open (2002, & Northam Open 2002
- Twice winner of All Pakistan University Grants Commission Squash Championship (1989 & 1990).
- Twice runner-up of All Pakistan University Grants Commission Squash Championships (1991 & 1992).
- Nominated Captain of Pakistan University Team for the World University Team Championship in the Netherlands 1995.
- Winner of Punjab Hot Weather Championship and quarter finalist of Punjab Open in 1994
Languages
Urdu
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Squash Coach
Rye High School
11.2018 - 02.2021
Physical Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2015 - Current
Head Men's and/or women's Squash Coach
Poly Prep Country Day School
01.2000 - 08.2010
Masters in Physical Education -
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Languages and Journalism - undefined
Punjab University
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