Rick Penders vs Timothy Brownell - World Squash Day 2022

StreetSquash is a nonprofit after school program that introduces middle and high school students in Harlem to the sport of squash. Students also receive homework help, one-on-one tutoring, college prep, and mental health counseling all at no cost. StreetSquash is funded entirely by donations and grants. For more information visit www.streetsquash.org
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On World Squash Day 2022 (Oct. 15), Rick Penders, a native of the Netherlands, and squash pro at The Squash Academy and StreetSquash, played an exhibition match against Timothy Brownell, the number one squash player in the U.S.

The match took place at at the S. L. Green StreetSquash Center in Harlem. (Rick won the match 3-1)

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StreetSquash is a nonprofit after school program that introduces 5th - 12th graders in Harlem to the sport of squash. They also provide academic support including homework help, private one-on-one tutoring, and college prep. Students also travel around the country and the world to participate in squash tournaments, squash camps, and academic enrichment opportunities. Mental health services are also provided for students. The program is completely free for students and families. They're funded entirely by donations and grants. Every single one of the hundreds of students who have gone through the program since its inception in 1999 has successfully graduated high school. Many have gone on to play squash in college.

Learn more at www.streetsquash.org

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The Squash Academy is an elite training program for committed junior and adult squash players, designed to elevate an athlete’s game through intensive training and coaching.

Led by Academy Director, Simba Muhwati, and his team of coaches, dedicated participants will improve the technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of their game. We believe that this approach enables athletes to compete at the highest levels of the junior and collegiate squash circuits.

Learn more at www.TheSquashAcademy.com