Find a Coach

If you are looking for coaching, please consider those listed below who are spread out throughout the county. They are all accredited and qualified by England Squash, which means all coaches are DBS checked and hold all the necessary Safeguarding qualifications.

If you are a coach and would like to be included in the directory, please send your details to David Quinn

Jason Varrie – Coach to the Oxford University Squash Teams as well being the resident coach for the County Juniors, Jason is based at Racquets in Thame but does travel throughout the county lending his expertise. He is currently a Level 3 qualified coach.

Adam Edge – Based at Henley Squash Club, Adam is a Level 3 qualified coach. Adam has been working with juniors across Oxfordshire, Bucks, Hertfordshire and Middlesex. He has a wealth of playing experience having represented Bucks at junior, men’s and over 35’s level. Adam is available to teach groups or individuals at Squash or Racketball.

Andrew Wilson – Based at Banbury West End Squash Club, Andrew is a Level 2 qualified coach.

Ben Rosec – Based at Abingdon Squash Club, Ben is a Level 4 qualified coach. He offers individual private lessons at Abingdon Squash Club where he is the Club Professional.

Elaine Finnegan – Based at Carterton Squash Club, Elaine runs junior coaching sessions from 10.15am to 12.30pm every Saturday during term time.

Jenny Edwards – Based at Banbury West End, Jenny is a Level 2 qualified coach.

Jonathan Pratt – Based at Carterton Squash Club. Jonathan is a Level 2 qualified coach.

Jonathan Thompson – Based at Banbury West End, Jonathan is a Level 1 qualified coach.

Neil Thompson – Working with Hithercroft Squash and based at Wallingford Sports Park, Neil has coached for many years and is currently a Level 4 qualified coach. He specialises in fitness training using squash routines and also aerobic and weights classes. He not only trains squash players but also those from a range of other sports such as triathlon and hockey who are seeking to get fitter. For more information please contact Neil:

Nigel Northcott – Based at Abingdon Squash Club, Nigel is Level 2 qualified coach.

Tony Griffin – Based at Henley Squash Club, Tony is a qualified coach. Tony visits Henley roughly once every two months and runs coaching sessions for three or four days. To check out the schedule for his next visit, and to book a place, contact Jill Campion at:

Coaching Team at Racquets, Thame – In addition to Jason Varrie (listed above), Racquets at Thame have a number of high calibre coaches to match your level of ability ranging from Level 1 trainers to Level 4 semi-pros. Prices vary so please contact the club on 01844 261754. Simon Martin is Level 4 qualified coach and an expert in deception! Sue Martin-Downhill is a Level 1 qualified coach and Peter Moore Level 2 qualified coach are available for both groups and individuals.