COACH
NICK TAYLOR
Ganek Family US Squash Head National Coach
Nick is a passionate coach, former World #14 and represented team England.
RESIDES
Philadelphia, PA
CLUB
Arlen Specter US Squash Center
Philadelphia, PA
CLUB
Arlen Specter US Squash Center
HOMETOWN
Manchester, U.K
COACH CERTIFICATION
England and US Squash Level 3, UK sport level 3 coach tutor
Manchester, U.K
COACH CERTIFICATION
England and US Squash Level 3, UK sport level 3 coach tutor
BIO
Nick turned professional in 1988 in Manchester, U.K., joining the PSA World Tour in 1991. He achieved a highest world ranking of #14 and England #3, winning 10 PSA World Tour titles and representing the English National Team from 1996 to 2001 as a two-time European Individual Champion. Since retiring in 2004, he has excelled on the Masters circuit, securing 8 English National titles, 3 British Open titles, and 2 World Masters titles.
From 2004 to 2024, Nick ran NTA Squash, one of the largest junior academies in the world, coaching over 30,000 students across three countries and collaborating with 126 school programs. His academy also supported many professional players, both male and female, in the world’s top 30.
Additionally, from 2004 to 2008, Nick served as the Senior National Assistant Coach for England Squash, mentoring elite players like Lee Beachill, James Willstrop, and Laura Massaro, while also supporting their transition to the PSA World Tour. As the Junior National Assistant Coach, he focused on developing a progressive talent pathway, enhancing players' techniques, tactical awareness, and goal-setting strategies.
From 2004 to 2024, Nick ran NTA Squash, one of the largest junior academies in the world, coaching over 30,000 students across three countries and collaborating with 126 school programs. His academy also supported many professional players, both male and female, in the world’s top 30.
Additionally, from 2004 to 2008, Nick served as the Senior National Assistant Coach for England Squash, mentoring elite players like Lee Beachill, James Willstrop, and Laura Massaro, while also supporting their transition to the PSA World Tour. As the Junior National Assistant Coach, he focused on developing a progressive talent pathway, enhancing players' techniques, tactical awareness, and goal-setting strategies.