Squash Magazine

Table of Contents July/Aug 2009 Vol. 12 No. 8 John White brought charisma to the court with his quick — sometimes wry — sense of humor. And despite nearly giving up on a career that started slowly, White reached World No. 1 in 2003. Today he's plying his trade as coach at Franklin & Marshall, and helping to raise his four children with his wife Suzie. Photo by Stever Line/SquashPics.com

FEATURES 22 JOHN WHITE RETIRES Now coaching at F&M, John White experienced the highs and lows of professional squash for 16 years, but always with an engaging sense of humor that won him fans worldwide. By James Willstrop 30 WOMEN IN SQUASH Aside from becoming great players, women are taking their skill sinto the world of club ownership. Here's a look at three: Nancy Cushman, Wendy Lawrence and Demer Holleran By Jennifer Gabler DROPSHOTS 4 FROM US SQUASH 6 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 8 ROBERT GRAHAM LEAVES PSA 9 DISTRICT ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT Pittsburgh 10 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS MOVING ON Over 100 seniors in U.S. SQUASH have graduated high school this year, with many going on to play in college. 11 BATTLE OF THE BORDER Ontario squad edges US again. 12 "SPA"TLIGHT ON PETER AVITABLE 14 NEW SYSTEM, SAME GAME Southport Racquet Club switches from pencil and paper to online box league through U.S. SQUASH. LESSONCOURT 16 UNWRITTEN RULE OF SQUASH Though there are 20 written rules, sometimes unwritten Rule No. 21 applies best. By Rod Symington 17 MORE THINKING Part 2 on why putting a little thought into your squash might do you a world of good. By Richard Millman 20 HILLS AND TRAILS... AND RIVERS? Summer is great for some outdoor training with biking, running and climbing. By Damon Leedal-Brown 21 TIPS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON SPOTLIGHT 36 WILL'S WORLD By Will Carlin