It’s been just over 2 months since the end of the 2012-13 winter squash season at Concord Academy. One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “how was your season?” As with most things, looking back there were pluses and minuses, wins and losses and positives and negatives.
As a team, the girls varsity squad had a losing season, but were able to avoid low morale by the players’ ability to act as peer coaches for each other. The girls team maintained a positive dynamic during practices and matches. Meanwhile, the boys squad had a successful winning season. They earned a place in the B Division at the New England Interscholastic Squash Association’s Championships and performed well with two of seven players finishing in the top 5 in their draws.
Daniel Tsui (left) and Mark Styles (right) with top 5 finishes at the New England Interscholastic Squash Association’s B Division Championships at Avon Old Farms School (Avon, CT).
Even though there were two adult coaches for both the girls and boys teams, it proved difficult to adequately provide feedback to each member of the team in a timely fashion. Nonetheless, both the boys and girls captains and team members stepped up and demonstrated solid teamwork and communication that will bode well for their futures.
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