Cross Courts Top 50 (as of May 5, 2009)

1. Mike "Pacman" Semprucci
2. "Shy" Edwin Lennox
3. Eric "Dalai" Lamsa
4. Chris "Clubber" Lang
5. Rich "Slimy Shot" Schafer
6. Brian "Titan" Hicks
7. Doug "Nitro" Steinberg
8. John "Polar Bear" Theberge
9. Don "Godfather" Marcus
10. "Sumo" Joe McManus
11. Jon "Sponsored by Harrow" Greer
12. Bob "Hurricane" Rinaldi
13. Marty "Drill Baby, Drill" Freed
14. Dean "Zen Master" Tai
15. Jeff "Shooter" Randall
16. Peter "Ice Man" Goodall
17. Pau-LOOOO Milko
18. Matt "Panther" Bernstein
19. Bob "Aodhfin" Frazier
20. Liam McClintock
21. Corey Schafer
22. Jim "Steel" Sharton
23. Paul "Legally Speaking That Was a Let" White
24. Jason Rashkin
25. Dan "Go Big Blue" Latimore
26. Peter "El Guapo" Buchanan
27. Steve "The Ultimate Shooter" Vinter
28. Gjalt "Jet" Kuiperes
29. Derek Chilvers
30. Sabrina Huang
31. Stuart "The Sandbagger"
32. Michael Lee
33. Jeff "Vampire" Sung
34. David McGuire
35. Conor McClintock
36. Larry Hargreaves
37. Yves "Ice Man Deux" Schabes
38. Carl "The Ultimate Wingman" Bell
39. Dennis "Two Eggs" Philbin
40. Neil "Stealth" Berman
41. Merrill "The Commish" Martin
42. Max "The Player" Kardon
43. Kara "MILK" Kardon
    
44. Will McBrian
45. Jim Lillie
46. Kevin McClintock
47. Andy "Seeme2pee" Das
48. Jim Sullivan
49. Chuck "Justice" Plaisted
50. Betsy "Sweetness" Hargreaves

Also receiving votes: Sabrina "Blaze" Davies, John "Wolfman" Wolf, David "Thunder" Wade, David "Hurricane" Lewis

Meet the Pros!

Daniel Sharplin - Dan Sharplin has been playing squash for over 27 years now. Originally from New Zealand, Dan has been been coaching and competing within the United States since 2004. Needless to say - his technique and fundamentals are incredibly sound. We have been fortunate enough to have Dan serve as our head pro here at CCS&F for just about a year now.

Career Highlights: U.S. +35 Champion 2009...U.S. +30 Champion 2007...U.S. Team Champion 2006 & 2007...New Zealand Men's Champion & #1 Player 2002...Member of New Zealand National Team 1995-2006...Massachusetts State Champion 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009...National Coach of Luxembourg 1996-2001...N.Z.S.R.A Level 0 & 1 Accredited Coach

How long have you been playing squash? 27 years
What is your most memorable victory? The 2002 New Zealand National Championship
If you could give only one piece of advice to a new squash player, what would it be? "Watch the ball"

Simba Muhwati - Simba Muhwati's journey from Zimbabwe to play squash in the United States was no easy venture. By the time Simba was 20 years old he was already a well known squash player throughout Africa. When Simba was initially recruited by American universities however, he was faced with various obstacles in obtaining the required student visas. Poor communication outlets in Zimbabwe only made the situation more difficult for Simba. Yet when faced with adversity - true champions prevail. Simba is a relatively new pro at CCS&F that brings high levels of intensity and energy teaching the sport that he loves.

Career Highlights: Co-Captain Trinity College Squash Team...U.S. 2nd Team All American...U.S. National Collegiate Championship Team Member 2005-2009...Assistant Coach Trinity Men's Squash Team 2008/9...Appeared in first ever Sports Illustrated article on squash...Zimbabwe National Men's Squash Team 1998-present...Zimbabwe U16 National Champion

How long have you been playing squash? 20 years
If you could give only one piece of advice to a new squash player, what would it be? "My dad always said there are only three shots you should play in squash: Drive, drop, and lob."
Favorite Quote: "No excuses, just results!"

Services & Amenities

SQUASH - Cross Courts Squash and Fitness Center (CCS&F) has: four international singles squash courts, a professional director of squash who provides lessons, clinics for all levels of play, and programs for juniors. Members also have the ability to book a court and let others know you are looking for a partner to play with.

• Visiting International Squash Professionals
• League Play
• Ladder Systems
  
• Box League
• Open Round Robins
• Club Tournaments

FITNESS CENTER - Our 1,000 square foot fitness center has state of the art strength and cardio equipment from Cybex, which feature television access in each cardio station. The fitness center also has towels and water available for all members. Additionally, we offer rotating schedules of yoga, pilates, and other specialty classes in the studio room.

• Strengthening and Streching Classes
• Yoga and Pilates Classes
• Mixed Martial Arts Classes

PERSONAL TRAINING - CCS&F is happy to provide members with fitness professionals who can tailor a workout program to meet your exact needs.

• Weight Loss Programs
• Boot Camp Sessions
• Post Rehab Programs
• Training Program Design

MEMBER LOUNGE - A beautifully furnished member lounge allows members to relax and socialize while watching their favorite programs on our large screen plasma television. The comfortable sitting areas provide a place to regroup after a workout with oversized leather sofa and chairs. Members are also priviledged to all the beverages from the lounge's bar. Our spacious locker rooms have beautiful wooden lockers, oversized showers, towels, toiletries, and a steam room.

CCS&F is open 7 days a week from 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

Squash: The Fusion of Athletics and Academics

As high school students prepare themselves for the college application process, they might want to keep the following piece of information in mind; squash is considered one of the foremost sports used in college recruitment today. While squash is one of the most heavily recruited sports for the NCAA, it is not nearly as popular as other high school sports. Squash has essentially become a hidden gem of sorts - providing access for those who play into some of the nation's top colleges and universities.

Check out the following news report Channel 5 conducted earlier this year about the connections between squash and college recruitment.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/18528822/index.html?taf=bos

Welcome!

Welcome to the new Cross Courts Squash & Fitness Center website!! On this website you will now be able to: interact with all members of the Cross Court Squash & Fitness Center community, stay updated on upcoming events and unique member deals, and also schedule squash lessons. Please make sure to check out all the different multimedia and chime in with any suggestions or feedback you might have.