We believe that after 50 years of club squash at UC Berkeley, the time has come to move the squash program to the next level.  

Since 1969, squash has existed as a recreational activity and club sport at the University and has relied on the efforts of various volunteer coaches over the years to provide lessons for aspiring players, and help organize a makeshift program.

In recent years, squash has come under increasing pressure from other sports.   Some universities have even ended their squash programs in recent years due to financial reasons. Having a strong, permanent financial position is key to preserving this wonderful sport at the Cal campus.   Cal’s squash program, fragile as it may be, remains the beacon of squash among all public universities on the west coast.  And we feel that we should do everything we can to preserve that legacy and provide a way forward to other squash programs on the west coast.

What would a ‘Director of Squash’ do?

• coach and train the men’s and women’s teams at Cal

• advocate for squash on Cal campus and in the East Bay community

• advocate for squash at other universities on the west coast

• advocate for the building of squash programs at high schools in California

• advocate and fundraise for the building of a world class squash facility at Cal

• organize tournaments, clinics, and give lessons to the local community

• represent the interests of west coast squash at the CSA and US Squash

• run a varsity squash program through the Cal athletics department

• recruit top squash players to the University

• provide stability and organizational know-how to the teams year over year

We feel that the amount to have a fully endowed position is $1 million.  This would yield approximately $60,000 annually.   The director would then be able to earn additional income by giving private lessons and running clinics.

We believe that we can raise $1 million over 6 to 8 years.  In addition, we can begin paying a part time professional coach as soon as the fund has reached $250k.