Squash Clinic: | Tuesday, June 9 | 4pm-7pm

Free | Open to the Community | All Equipment Provided | Featuring Top-Tier Squash Instructors

Select one of our three 45 minute sessions in our two regulation sized squash courts!

We’re excited to invite you to our Intro to Squash sessions and Free Learning Clinics — to try out and develop your skill sets at one of the fastest‑growing sports in the country.

As the home of the only two regulation‑size, competition‑quality squash courts in the NEPA region, the Friedman JCC is uniquely positioned to introduce this dynamic sport to our community. Whether you’re simply curious or looking for a new activity to enjoy together, this is the perfect place to start.

If you already have some familiarity with squash — or you play tennis, pickleball, racquetball, or another racquet sport — we welcome you to our learning clinic sessions, for hands‑on learning amidst competitive play with our instructors.

The Friedman JCC is home to the only regulation squash courts in Northeast PA.

Squash is a fun and challenging contest of agility, strategy, talent and mental and physical strength. Playing squash is also a great activity for health and fitness. Recently it was named the number one healthiest sport by Forbes Magazine. Along with it’s health benefits, this indoor sport can be played year-round in all kinds of weather by players of any skill level. A sport for everyone to love!

*Open Squash court times available all day, every day. Monday – Sunday.

Call: 570-824-4646

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Event Schedule

Tuesday, June 9

4:15-5pm— Session I
5:15-6pm — Session II
6:15-7pm — Session III

Can’t Make It on June 9th?

We’d still love to keep you in the loop. Join our interest list to hear about upcoming squash programs, family sessions, and future intro events.

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What You’ll Learn

Basic rules and court safety
How to hold the racquet
Forehand and backhand fundamentals
Serving, scoring, and movement
Info about upcoming squash programs, family sessions, and future events.

What To Bring

Clean, non‑marking sneakers.
We provide racquets, balls, goggles, and on‑court support.

Who Can Attend

Kids, families, adults — all ages and experience levels welcome.
No JCC membership required to participate

If you already have some familiarity with squash — or you play tennis, pickleball, racquetball, or another racquet sport — we will provide hands‑on introduction followed by some competitive play with our instructors.

Our Instructors

EARL PHILLIPS

Earl Phillips is a Level 1 Squash Coach (United States Squash Racquets Association). A native of Dallas, Pa, Earl played Varsity Basketball and Baseball at Wyoming Seminary and went on to Captain the Wesleyan University basketball team. He helped coach both Scott and his brother, Morgan who was a top ten player in the US (Under 19s), played #1 on the Varsity Squash team at The Loomis-Chaffe School and then went on to play for the Varsity Squash team at Williams College. Morgan is a Level 2 Squash Coach with the USSRA, coached college squash, and currently teaches math and coaches squash and tennis at the Salisbury School.

SCOTT PHILLIPS

Scott Phillips is a Level1 Squash Coach (United States Squash Racquets Association). He was ranked in the top 16 in the country as a Junior (Under 19), Played #1 on the Varsity Squash team for four years at Suffield Academy where he also played Varsity Tennis and Varsity Lacrosse. He then Played #1 for the Saint Lawrence University Varsity Squash team where he was also a member of the Varsity Tennis team. More recently, Scott coached squash at Colby College as well as Bowdoin College.

LYDIA PHILLIPS

Lydia Phillips is a 9 year old who enjoys music, cats, art, math, hiking, Lacrosse, and squash. She regularly plays a five game match with her Grandpa and then chases and plays with the court dog, Scooter.