About SquashBusters:SquashBusters is a 29-year-old sports-based youth development program that uses a combination of squash, fitness, academic support and enrichment, community service, and mentoring to improve the lives of youth in Boston, Lawrence, and Providence. SquashBusters’ mission is to challenge and nurture youth in these cities – as students, athletes, and citizens – so that […]
About SquashBusters: SquashBusters is a 29-year-old sports-based youth development program that uses a combination of squash, fitness, academic support and enrichment, community service, and mentoring to improve the lives of youth in Boston, Lawrence, and Providence. SquashBusters’ mission is to challenge and nurture youth in these cities – as students, athletes, and citizens – so that they can recognize and fulfill their greatest potential in life. SquashBusters currently serves 300 middle school and high school students who practice three days a week throughout the school year and participate in weekend practices, tournaments, and summer opportunities. After high school graduation, students join the Post-Secondary Success Program, and a dedicated staff team supports them in their chosen post-secondary path, providing career development, internship placement, and employment opportunities. SquashBusters currently serves 180 post-secondary students, and with our first class of Providence post-secondary students, the program is growing. In Boston, programming occurs at the Badger-Rosen SquashBusters Center located on Northeastern University’s campus. In Providence, we work and play out of the Gorgi SquashBusters Center on the campus of Moses Brown School. In Lawrence, we recently opened our state-of-the-art facility, the New Balance Foundation SquashBusters Center, in partnership with the city. Our core values are: Love, Honesty, Attention, Teamwork, and High Standards. Do these match yours?
The Role: The Part-time Squash Coach plays a key role in delivering SquashBusters’ mission as a youth sports development program with squash at its core. This position is rooted in the belief that squash is a powerful tool for helping young people grow into strong, disciplined, and confident individuals. This coach will focus primarily on leading and supporting squash and fitness practices. Their presence on court is central to creating structured, high-energy sessions that build student-athletes’ skills, mental toughness, and character. They will work in collaboration with the Program Director and squash staff to ensure practices reflect program goals and values.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts Reports To: Full-time Squash Coach Schedule: 15-25 hours/week, concentrated on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings
Responsibilities and Program Delivery, Day-to-Day: • Lead and support weekday afternoon and Saturday squash practices and challenge matches for middle and high school teams • Incorporate physical conditioning and wellness into sessions to complement squash development • Reinforce a positive and disciplined environment that reflects SquashBusters’ values. • Offer student-athletes individualized feedback and guidance around their growth as athletes and teammates • Communicate with squash staff to stay aligned on practice plans and athlete progress
Outreach/Engagement • Build positive relationships with student-athletes and support a welcoming, inclusive squash environment • Serve as a visible and encouraging role model for athletes and volunteers during practices • Assist with student tryouts or volunteer engagement if applicable
Special Event Management • Support internal matches, tournaments, or weekend events when possible • Join team trips, competitions, or special squash opportunities if schedule allows • Contribute to summer squash camps or elite training programs based on availability
Administrative Responsibilities • Plan and document squash lessons in alignment with the SQB squash curriculum • Track and communicate student progress through regular feedback to the squash team • Attend planning meetings with squash staff to stay aligned on curriculum, student growth, and practice goals • Assist with practice set-up, squash equipment organization, and court safety
Relationships: At the heart of SQB mission is the power of transformative relationships (adapted from the Search Institute). Thus, Squash Coordinators should… • Express care: Believe in, encourage, and support athletes with warmth and dependability • Challenge growth: Maintain high expectations and hold athletes accountable • Provide support: Empower and advocate for athletes through guidance • Share power: Collaborate with athletes, respecting their voices and contributions • Expand possibilities: Connect athletes to new opportunities and inspire them to dream big
Qualifications: • In-depth knowledge of squash techniques, rules, and experience playing and coaching • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from a variety of backgrounds • Passion for working with young people and experience developing trusting relationships with youth • Strong teamwork, organization, communication, and group facilitation skills • A willingness to engage in physical activity with students • Spanish language proficiency, squash coach certification, and/or ability and willingness to drive students to and from SQB events in a company van is a plus • U.S. work authorization required
Compensation and Benefits: • Hourly rate, starting at $24/hour, commensurate with experience • Paid sick time earned at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked • Retirement plan with employer matching up to 5% for those working 1000+ hours/year • Free employee assistance and caregiver support programs • Commuter benefits program
To Apply: Please send a resume and brief letter of interest addressed to the Boston Program Director, Carolina Restrepo, at the following email address: recruiting@squashbusters.org.
SquashBusters is an equal opportunity employer and strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. SquashBusters is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and looks to all its staff members to foster and promote its values.
Barcelona youth product nears free transfer move to Ajax
According to a recent update from Voetbal International, Barcelona’s promising young midfielder Eloi Gomez is set to leave the club, with Dutch giants Ajax showing serious interest in signing him once his contract expires. Barcelona have been hard at work not just on the senior team but also on developing and restructuring their youth teams. […]
According to a recent update from Voetbal International, Barcelona’s promising young midfielder Eloi Gomez is set to leave the club, with Dutch giants Ajax showing serious interest in signing him once his contract expires.
Barcelona have been hard at work not just on the senior team but also on developing and restructuring their youth teams.
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As part of that effort, the club has renewed several contracts of young talents who are seen as having a future at the club.
However, Eloi Gomez appears to be an exception. The outlet mentions that the young midfielder is expected to move on after hinting on social media that his time at La Masia is coming to a close.
Ajax want to replace Real Madrid-bound youngster
Reports from the Netherlands claim that Ajax are eager to bring Eloi into their youth system, particularly in the wake of Abdellah Ouazane’s move to Real Madrid.
The Amsterdam-based club has been tracking his development for some time and are now looking to finalise a deal that would see him continue his footballing education in the Eredivisie.
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Born in 2009, Gomez joined Barcelona in 2017 from Gimnastic Manresa and has steadily climbed the ranks within the club’s youth academy.
Known for his intelligence on the ball and maturity beyond his years, he has also represented Spain at the U-16 level, taking part in two friendly matches with the national youth team.
If the move to Ajax goes through, it would mark a significant step in Eloi Gomez’s young career. Ajax, renowned for their strong youth development, could provide him with the perfect platform to grow further and eventually break into top-level football.
For Barcelona, though, it would be yet another reminder of how difficult it can be to retain all of their top prospects in a highly competitive European market.
Eagles’ Vic Fangio Speaks Out on Youth Movement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been a part of many top defenses over his 40-year career as a coach in the NFL. Advertisement From coaching All-Pros like Khalil Mack and Von Miller to building up expansion team rosters in Carolina, […]
Eagles’ Vic Fangio Speaks Out on Youth Movement originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been a part of many top defenses over his 40-year career as a coach in the NFL.
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From coaching All-Pros like Khalil Mack and Von Miller to building up expansion team rosters in Carolina, Fangio has been a key role player in NFL circles. Now as the Eagles Super Bowl-winning play-caller, his role has emphasized an important part of what makes him so special.
Teaching.
Philadelphia has one of the youngest defenses in the league going into the 2025 season. They were younger dating back to last season when Fangio had them as the top unit in the sport, but after saying goodbye to multiple aging veterans, Philadelphia’s youth movement has been reemphasized this offseason.
And that is perfectly fine for Fangio.
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“I look at this year very similar to last year,” Fangio said at a press conference on Tuesday. “In that this time last year, you know, we had a lot of turnover in personnel from the previous year… We had a lot of question marks at that time.
“I look at it like it’s basically the same one year to the next. The names have changed; hopefully we’ll get the same results from these new guys like we got from a lot of the new guys last year.”
Philadelphia’s youth movement worked to perfection last season. Many of their young stars are now considered important pieces to their hopes of repeating as Super Bowl champions.
It’s hard to envision seeing the team’s youth movement working again this season at that same level.
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But ….
If there’s a coaching staff that can get it done, though, it’s definitely Fangio’s group.
Related: Eagles Running Game Plan Takes New Shape In Roster Move
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Atlanta Hawks debut Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic
The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 (Photo provided by Atlanta Hawks). The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 at Norcross High School. Throughout the evening, young basketball players developed their shooting skills, listened to advice from NBA alumni, and enjoyed basketball fun. […]
The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 (Photo provided by Atlanta Hawks).
The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 at Norcross High School. Throughout the evening, young basketball players developed their shooting skills, listened to advice from NBA alumni, and enjoyed basketball fun.
“We want to teach these kids the very basic fundamentals of basketball, make them become better shooters, and put them on the right path to success,” Jon Babul, vice president of Community Impact and Basketball Programs for the Hawks, said.
This new clinic series was designed for kids aged 8 to 15 of any skill level, and aims to teach them how to shoot efficiently and effectively with instruction from Atlanta Hawks Youth Basketball Development Coaches.
“This is the first time we’ve done evening programming during the summer, and all five of our clinics are already sold out,” Babul said. “The Hawks are engaging almost 600 new children through this program, and that’s incredibly impactful.”
The two hour sessions includes live play, but is more focused on fundamentals related to shooting and skill building. According to Babul, the program was created to meet a growing demand for more accessible and focused basketball training programs for Atlanta youth.
“The landscape of youth basketball is focused on competitive play, which is great, but there’s limited opportunity for kids to learn the fundamentals and actually get some drills and skills to take home and work on,” Babul said. “We wanted to do clinics that had two hours focused specifically on shooting fundamentals.”
During the June 4 session, the participants were split up into four groups that rotated through different shooting stations. The coaches gave personalized feedback to each kid, built up their confidence, and celebrated their achievements.
Another unique aspect of this program is that each one will feature notable Atlanta Hawks alumni. These players serve as role models to the kids and can give invaluable advice on what it takes to make it to the NBA.
For this first clinic, former Hawks guard Sedric Toney made an appearance and spoke to the kids, hoping to inspire the next generation of basketball players.
“Someone helped me when I was growing up and I hope to return the favor,” Toney said. “Maybe one of these kids will listen to my advice and run with [it], and we may watch them in the NBA one day.”
Each child that attends this program leaves with an Atlanta Hawks swag bag and access to a virtual training platform for continued practice at home.
“We hope every child leaves as a better shooter and becomes more confident in their game,” Babul. “That’s what this program is really about.”
The Norcross clinic was the first of five metro Atlanta locations set for this program. The remaining clinics will take place in Decatur, College Park, Austell, and Atlanta.
More information about youth programming offered by the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy can be found here.
Indy Bowl hosts annual youth football clinic in Shreveport | Sports
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is always focused on making an impact in the community. One aspect of that is their annual youth football clinic. Saturday morning was the 14th edition of the free clinic, which is held for up to 400 children ages five through 13. Campers receive instruction from regional […]
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is always focused on making an impact in the community.
One aspect of that is their annual youth football clinic.
Saturday morning was the 14th edition of the free clinic, which is held for up to 400 children ages five through 13.
Campers receive instruction from regional college football coaches and players, which included several Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Indy Bowl Director of Communications Erik Evenson spoke about the clinic and what they wanted to get accomplished.
“It means a lot. You know, this is really cool… This is the 14th year and we just keep on coming back because it’s a great event, great event for the kids. We’re hoping that they get something today that they can use in their football seasons coming up and just have a good time and create some good memories,” Evenson said.
Louisiana Tech players Roy Brackins III, Zion Nason, James Predtechenskis and Jay Wilkerson were instructors for the clinic.
Trio of Nebraska running backs host youth football camp in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The younger generation in Lincoln got a chance to learn from some of Nebraska’s best Saturday morning. NFL veteran and former Husker Ameer Abdullah put on his second-annual youth football camp at the Lincoln Sports Foundation Complex. Former Green Bay Packer and Nebraska Cornhusker, Ahman Green, and Sophomore running back Emmett […]
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The younger generation in Lincoln got a chance to learn from some of Nebraska’s best Saturday morning.
NFL veteran and former Husker Ameer Abdullah put on his second-annual youth football camp at the Lincoln Sports Foundation Complex.
Former Green Bay Packer and Nebraska Cornhusker, Ahman Green, and Sophomore running back Emmett Johnson also made an appearance at the camp.
Both boys and girls aged K-8 honed their skills with some of the best running backs to ever play at Nebraska.
Abdullah said it’s all about passing along the culture of Nebraska football and using his experience as a running back to teach the kids some valuable life lessons.
“Specifically, we wanted to hone in on running back skills,” said Abdullah. “As a football player, no matter what position you play, once you get that ball in your hands, you’re a running back. Teaching the kids some fundamentals can take them a long way, as well as discipline, teamwork, and accountability.”
Nebraska Sophomore Emmett Johnson was also there taking part in coaching some of the drills.
He said it’s been exciting getting to learn from some Husker legends, as well as passing down those same methods to a younger generation that looks up to him.
“I grew up being a kid just like them,” Johnson said. “I just wanted to make sure I leave my mark here in the community. Not just on the football field. I just want to be a great person to those people and to be accessible, and giving people what they want.”
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