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Academy players in USA v Victoria Squash Test Match, 12 July 2005
Leongatha players Nicola and Robert Templeton represented Victoria in the inaugural USA v Victoria Squash Test Match at the Westerfolds Sports Centre on 30 June. The USA defeated Victoria in a close finish by just 1 game. The final result was 5 rubbers, 16 games, 193 points to 5 rubbers, 15 games, 204 points.
The result was decided in the final rubber. Former World Open Champion, Vicki Cardwell, was on hand to present the shield for what will become an annual event.
In their matches Adam Greenberg (USA) defeated Robert Templeton (Vic) 9/5, 9/3, 9/6; and Margery Saunders USA) lost to Nicola Templeton (Vic) 0/9, 1/9, 5/9.
(Story source: Victorian Squash Federation)
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Brad Soutar has won the Victorian under 15 Squash Championship, 5 July 2005
Brad won the championship last weekend (2-3 July). In a highly competitive draw which included international players (from USA and Korea), Brad secured the title. Brad’s newest title follows his Victorian Country win in Bendigo last month.
Other Academy players again proved their high standings in Victorian rankings. In u13’s Claire Stephens placed 5th, Darcy St John 2nd; in u15 Nicola Templeton 10th; in U17 Robert Templeton 5th.
For so many players to be at such a high level speaks highly of the Academy’s Squash coaches.
(Story source: Victorian Squash Federation)
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Squash Program sets high targets, 3 March 2005
The Squash program has set higher targets in 2005 with the program concluding with a high performance camp organised through the VIS and Victorian Squash Federation. The aim is to develop a more holistic program through providing more training sessions both on the squash court and off it.
The coach for 2005 is Neil Young, and Gary Templeton will assist him along with guidance from VIS head coach Roger Flynn. Along with the on court training, athletes will also complete strength and conditioning exercises, specific to Squash, by Strength and conditioning coach, Sam Fenton and also participate in a variety of educative sessions based on nutrition, sports psychology, time management and goal setting.
Sponsors Ken Westfield, Gippsland Environmental Services and Goto Pty Ltd have once again come on board and the Academy thanks them for their contribution in 2004 and over the next twelve months.
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