About SoCal Squash
SoCal Squash is the official regional affiliate of U.S. Squash, the national governing body of the sport. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the game of squash throughout Southern California by:
Connecting
We connect regional players, pros, and enthusiasts by:
Providing consistent communication across the region
Developing and maintaining a tight-knit, cohesive, and informed regional squash community
Increasing awareness of local and regional events and opportunities for friendly competition and developmental growth
Developing
We develop a safe, supportive, and inclusive play environment by:
Ensuring safety protocols are upheld
Encouraging the construction of outdoor squash courts and facilities for all
Creating diverse and multiple avenues to pursue the sport, include economic options for anyone who wants to play
Celebrating international, ethnic, gender and socio-economic inclusion into the game, particularly amongst youth
Supporting
We support teams, leagues, and clubs by:
Facilitating hosted tournaments, exhibitions and clinics
Encouraging junior and adult clinics, high school leagues, and singles/doubles teams
Championing the development of regional players to be competitive at the national and international level
Helping attract best-in-class coaching talent and training resources to Southern California
Expanding
We expand awareness and participation of the sport by:
Encouraging new leagues, matches and recognitions
Promoting squash as a potential Olympic Sport
Fostering the growth of squash through adult and junior programs
Spreading the tradition of excellence and camaraderie that has become synonymous with squash for all who play
Extending the circle of those who know and love the sport
Board of Governors
Paul Buck
President,
Membership Committee Chair
Ivy Pochoda
Vice President,
Programming Committee Chair
David Jung
Treasurer
Alice Kimm
Outdoor Courts Committee Chair
Molly Sakahara
Finance Committee Chair
Yousuf Siddiqui
Secretary
Stephanie Rigolot
Communications Committee Chair
Dan Karnowsky
Past President
Tasha Taylor
Tom Williams
Pro Representative and High School League Commissioner
Luke Esselen
College Squash
Adrian Grant
Squash Pro
