ABOUT RICH

Learn more about Rich King and his philosophy

Hello, I'm Rich,

A dedicated coach with a deep passion for sports, particularly Squash, I aim to combine my love for connecting with people and my squash expertise to make a meaningful impact. Sharing the remarkable benefits of squash coaching, both on and off the court, I’m committed to guiding you on an enriching journey.

Whether your goal is to nurture your child into a national champion, you’re a professional aiming to achieve lifelong ambitions, or stepping onto the squash court for the first time, every session is valuable to me. I assure you that each coaching experience can greatly enhance your game and enrich your daily life. These motivations are why I became a coach and the reason Rich King Coaching exists.

Together, let’s unlock the transformative power of squash and achieve great things.

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The Inspiration Behind Our Coaching

My lifelong fascination with human movement and the dynamics of the human body has deeply influenced the Rich King Coaching philosophy. From early memories of being captivated by the Olympics, observing the diverse techniques across sports disciplines, to my admiration for racket sports icons like Roger Federer at Wimbledon, and squash legends Amr Shabana and Raneem El Weleily, my journey has been rich with inspiration. These athletes, epitomes of tennis and squash mastery, showcase a blend of brilliance and effortless efficiency that many of us aspire to emulate. Driven by these inspirations and my own experiences, I've dedicated myself to developing a coaching philosophy that nurtures well-rounded squash players. My aim is to help each player become the best version of themselves, achieving greatness that is both visible and profoundly personal.

Shaping Champions

The Inspiration Behind Our Coaching

It’s important to invest in yourself and keep learning in life.

Whether you’re new to squash or already cherish the game, coaching is an excellent way to learn and grow. My passion for coaching and my journey in squash began at an early age, and I’ve continuously played alongside coaching. Competing at a high level as a junior in the UK and experiencing the PSA tour as a young adult have enriched my understanding of the game. Today, I still compete in the top division of the Dutch league, not only for the joy it brings but also for the invaluable lessons it teaches me. Processing these experiences and translating them into the lessons I share with my students is incredibly rewarding.

We all have challenges on court, it’s knowing how to overcome them that’s the key.

Enhancing my self-awareness and learning from others daily shapes and refines the service Rich King Coaching offers, ensuring we expand our knowledge as a business and deliver greater benefits to you, our valued customers.

Experience

With over 20 years of coaching experience and a UKCC Level 3 Elite Squash coaching qualification, I’ve guided some of the world’s top professionals. My certification as an Alan Herdman accredited Pilates Instructor enriches my coaching with a comprehensive understanding of body mechanics and injury prevention. My nature as a people person has been a boon in my career, allowing me to connect with individuals of varied ages and personalities. This experience has deepened my appreciation for the intricate relationship between psychology and physical performance, driving me to continuously explore how the mind influences the body.

My ongoing pursuit of knowledge in body mechanics, psychology, nutrition, and various training methodologies ensures that we can collaboratively overcome challenges in your game and discover new opportunities for growth on the court.

It is so important for your mind and body to be in harmony if you want to achieve the desired results on court.

Our Mission

We strive to educate, inspire, and collaborate with all our partners with the goal of creating a positive impact while raising awareness about the great game of squash.

Testimonials

See what people are saying

I had many sessions with Rich King while training in England. He is a great coach who definitely made a difference in my game. I always enjoyed the pressure sessions he put me through. His coaching helped my movement in particular, which helped me progress on the professional circuit.

Rich is a brilliant coach. He's coached me over the last 7 years and in that time he has played a significant part in helping me develop from a recreational club level player to now playing for the county. Rich has a great eye for detail, giving you just the right amount of detail to think about to help improve your game. He really promotes a players awareness of their body to create functional movement to complement your squash. Off the court, he's always been very supportive and a good friend."

Coaching with Rich has been fantastic. He quickly identified the key areas for improvement, explains good technique very clearly, has a wide array of exercises to keep it both fun and challenging, provides great feedback and is ultimately very patient. He has a genuine passion to help people improve and has taken my game to the next level, I can't recommend him highly enough!

I can't recommend it enough. First, I joined Friday ladies-only night. A perfect way to start playing squash and find a bunch of girls to play with. Now I am having private classes with Rich. He is an amazing coach. His classes are very tailor-made and he always pushes you to play your best game.

Rich has helped immensely with my squash. By focussing on the basics of my movement on the court, we were able to go from a C1 to B2 level in a matter of two months. It was also a great joy to be practicing with Rich.

I have had trainings and clinics with Rich, Omar and Chris over the past three years. Rich is very sharp in pointing out bad habits that might hinder your play and excellent with explaining the technical side of the game. Omar pushes players to the limit which really helps with the mental and physical aspects of the game. Chris has a very good understanding of the strategic side of squash and building up your rallies. Can’t recommend them enough!

ABOUT RICH

Learn more about Rich King and his philosophy

Hello, I'm Rich,

Shaping Champions

Shaping Champions

Experience

Our Mission

Testimonials

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