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
HOMETOWN
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.

Coaching Highlights

  • England Squash junior and Senior assistant coach
  • Part of TEAM USA record-breaking eighteen quarterfinalists at the British Junior Open in 2023
  • Led TEAM USA Woman’s to World Championships silver medal

Major Coaching Events

  • Assistant coach to England's squash "Golden Generation" a group of highly successful English squash players.
  • Led Jersey squash as National coach to two bronze medals at the European Team Championships
  • TEAM USA Head coach at the 2024 World Team Championships

Personal Highlights

  • Former World #14
  • Twice European Squash Champion 1996 & 1997
  • Holder of 10 PSA titles
  • 1998 US Open semi-finalist
  • Twice World Masters Champion 2016 & 2018

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