James

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HI, I AM JAMES

"James's time with me has been one of the most inspiring chapters of my career...his legacy lingers in every training session, every match. Even now, I speak of him as the model of what an athlete should be. His passion for squash transcended the mere desire to win."

- Faheem Khan,

Hong Kong Men's Team Coach

Hello, I am James, a former PSA player and the founder of AJ Squash Academy in Taipei, Taiwan.

I began my professional squash career at the age of 16, without a coaching system or funding to support my dreams of playing in the Professional Squash Association (PSA). I relied on discipline and my passion for the sport to get myself to the PSA. My unconventional path gave me a unique perspective on how squash is played, how to train, and how to become a professional.

After retiring from professional squash, I returned to Taiwan to train the next generation of players with the lessons I learned along the way from some of the best players and coaches in the squash world.

I have over 20 years of squash coaching experience, for both players and other coaches alike. I have trained most of the top competitive players in Taiwan, as well as a number of talented college players currently playing in top squash programs in US colleges.

James

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Highest PSA World Ranking #86

Asian Games Silver Medalist

Current Taiwan #1

Along the way, I picked up many valuable lessons about squash through matches or training with some of the most talented players in the world:

Ali Farag (EGY) HWR#1 Paul Coll (NZL) HWR#1 Mostafa Asal (EGY) HWR#1 Miguel A.Rodriguez (COL) HWR#4 Gregoire Marche (FRA) HWR#11 James Willstrop (ENG) HWR#1 Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) 7 Eain Yow Ng (MAS) HWR#11 Max Lee (HKG) HWR#12 Simon Rosner (GER) HWR#3 Mazen Hesham (EGY) HWR#5 Raphael Kandra (GER) HWR#13 Leo Au (HKG) HWR#20 Yip Tsz Fung (HKG) HWR#21 Laurens Jan Anjema (NED) HWR#9 Abdulla Al-Tamimi (QAT) HWR#16 Ong Beng Hee (MAS) HWR#7 Azlan Iskandar (MAS) HWR#10 Nicolas Mueller (SUI) HWR#13 Sabrina Sobhy (USA) HWR#13 Declan James (ENG) HWR#15 Greg Lobban (SCO) HWR#16 Shahjahan Khan (USA) HWR#25 Adrian Waller (ENG) HWR#17 Nathan Lake (ENG) HWR#22 Ramit Tandon (IND) HWR#28 Alfredo Avila (Mex) HWR#35 Ryunosuke Tsukue (JPY) HWR#48 Noor Zaman (PAK) HWR#60 Nafiizwan Adan (MAS) HWR#26 Lucus Serme (FRA) HWR#32 Nasir Iqbal (PAK) HWR#35 Ivan Yuen (MAS) HWR#40 Alex Lau (HKG) HWR#40 Henry Leung (HKG) HWR#42 Rex Hedrick (AUS) HWR#48 Annie Au (HKG) HWR#6 Mazen Gamal (EGY) HWR#49 Addeen Idrakie (MAS) HWR#61 Wong Chi Him (HKG) HWR#79 Tang Ming Hong (HKG) HWR#79

COACHING CREDENTIALS

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I have about 20 years of professional squash coaching experience.

I was also fortunate enough to train under some of the best coaches in the world:

Faheem Khan, Coach of the Hong Kong Men's National Team, voted best coach in Asia by the Asian Squash Federation
Peter Genever, former head coach of the Malaysian National Team, current Hong Kong National Team Head Coach
David Palmer, former world #1, World Champion and British Open Champion

The results...I am happy to have produced competitive players at all levels - juniors, collegiate, and national, and masters:

Lin Chiao Chi, former Taiwan Women's #1
Lee Yi Hsuan, current Taiwan Women's #1
Abby Wu, former Taiwan Women's #2
Ritchie Pan, former Taiwan Men's #2
Wayne Lin: current Taiwan Men's #2
Felix Tsai, former Taiwan U19 Champion
Wayne Hsu, current Taiwan U19 #3
Miriam Cheng, Stanford Women's Squash Team, US Junior Open U15 #2
Preston Wu Rochester Varsity squash team
Hao Hao HK junior open U19 #2
Cordelia Hsu, Taiwan National Team #4
Kevin Lee, Taiwan Masters Champion (4-time 40+ group, 4-time 45+ group)
Richard Hsu, Taiwan Masters 50+ finalist

MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY
AND APPROACH

I still actively train 6 days a week. I am constantly "dogfooding" my own coaching, and evolving it to stay in sync with the evolution of the game.

Unlike most coaches that start their coaching career after their career as a player winds down, my competitive playing career and my coaching career took place at the same time out of necessity.

In order to make it the PSA, I had to mostly study the game on my own - absorbing valuable knowledge about the game through valuable advice I received along the way, and incorporating it into my own coaching philosophy.

In my own playing career, I had to constantly study and try new things just to have a shot at beating higher-ranked players.

As a coach, I approach each student from different angles — constantly experimenting, and no cookie-cutter training systems. I adjust and blend my coaching style based on the player. I am experienced in observing my students and picking up on the smallest details —not just in their game, but also in their approach to practice and training.

For me, squash is not just a job - it is what I love to do. I believe that passion is an important ingredient for successful coaching.

I adopt a number of different formats for training, depending on the goals we are trying to achieve. The goal is to improve technique, physical performance, mental and strategic improvements at increasing difficulty and pressure levels so that we achieve dependability in match play

TRAINING FORMATS

I adopt a number of different formats for training, depending on the goals we are trying to achieve. The goal is to improve technique, physical performance, mental and strategic improvements at increasing difficulty and pressure levels so that we achieve dependability in match play

One-on-One Sessions

for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Training content is bespoke to the strengths and weaknesses of each player

Advanced Group Training Sessions

Train with Taiwan's best - join a pro-level program led by James with a wide variety of drills geared towards advanced players

Footwork & Speed/Agility Sessions

A variety of ghosting and speed / agility work to maximize your ability to cover the court effectively and efficiently

Remote Coaching

1-1 video review, strategy, and psychology sessions. James can review your training, technique, and match play and provide insights on how to improve

SCHEDULE YOUR TRAINING WITH JAMES

Contact James directly here:

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