Campbell has 30 years of playing experience and over 10 years of coaching experience. As a player, he worked hard on the technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of the game with his focus on becoming a solid all round player. This helped Campbell achieve a career high world ranking of #24 and become one of the most capped players of all time for his native country of New Zealand. Campbell applies the same approach to his coaching with a focus on all the main aspects of the game. He is dedicated to sharing all his knowledge to his clients in helping them improve and become better all-round squash players. He also describes himself as a sponge, trying to soak up every coaching experience he has to be more effective. He is still learning and this makes the difference.
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About Grayson Squash Camps
This camp is open to all squash players, specifically targeting players in grades 6 to 12. Participants of all skill levels are welcome to join the camp.
The focus of the Grayson Squash Camp is to offer an holistic approach to squash coaching which will give campers detailed squash training, where coaches emphasize the development of skills and demonstrate techniques that are needed for achieving excellence in the sport. Campers will be shown advanced training methods that are tailored to enhance their individual performance levels.
Throughout the camp week, campers will gain valuable insights into periodization training plans, efficient training methods to increase performance, technical and tactical instruction, matchplay strategy and effective fitness training methods. The camp also provides strategies on how to structure your training leading up to tournaments, to achieve peak performance.
Grayson Squash Camps
Workshop Topics
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Understand the importance of physical training and developing fitness, strength and flexibility for squash, including workout-plans and exercises
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Engage with coaches and fellow players to discuss tactical game plans, and techniques to improve your skills and performance
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Detailed video analysis of professional and college squash matches which give valuable insights into how high-level squash is played
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Learn how to train effectively by designing periodization training programs which will enhance your ability to peak while competing in tournaments
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Learn about the world of college squash and the incredible team-dynamic that college squash offers
Meet the Team
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Principal and Camp Director; Assistant Coach, Yale University
Campbell Grayson, a former professional squash player with 14 titles in his 13-year career on the PSA World Tour, joined the Yale Squash Program as a senior assistant coach for both teams in July of 2021. Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Grayson won two of those championships, the Cannon Kirk Irish Squash Open and the Northwestern Mutual LifeTime Houston Open, a year before retiring in 2020. As a junior player, he won multiple New Zealand age-group national titles, including the U-19 New Zealand International Open and also the Australian International Junior Open, and Scottish International Junior Open. Grayson also won a bronze medal at the 2006 World Doubles Championships in Melbourne, Australia, earning him a position in the 2006 New Zealand Commonwealth Games Team. After retiring from professional play, he earned a degree in Sports Management from New Zealand’s Massey University. Under the tutelage and guidance of Grayson, the Yale bulldogs squash program have had five top 4 finishes since he joined the program, two with the Women’s team and three with the Men’s team.
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Camp Coach; Head Coach, Connecticut College
Scott Brown was named the head coach of the Connecticut College men's and women's squash programs in November 2022. Prior to his appointment at Conn, Brown served as the assistant men's and women's squash coach at Yale University. On top of his duties of teaching the technical aspects of the sport, Brown was responsible for managing alumni relations activities, recruiting, scouting and budget planning.
During his tenure at Yale, Brown coached five Collegiate Squash Association (CSA) All-Americans and helped lead both the men's and women's programs to the semifinals of the CSA National Championships. Prior to his career at Yale, Brown served as the Director of Squash and the Girl's Varsity Tennis Coach at St George’s school in Rhode Island where he helped place five student-athletes at the collegiate level.
A 2019 graduate of Connecticut College, Brown was a captain on the men's squash team and was also a member of the men's tennis team.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Campers check in Monday morning at 9.15am at the lobby of The Kneisel Squash Center, Hopkins School, 986 Forest Road, New Haven CT 06515
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Health and Medical – The Connecticut State law requires campers to submit the following forms to Grayson Squash in order to participate in Grayson Squash Camps
Youth Camp Health Exam Record
Health Assessment RecordIndividual Plan of Care
Authorization for the Administration of Medication by School, Child Care, and Youth Camp personnel
Individual Plan of Care
Release of Liability Form
All forms will be provided to you after you complete our online camp registration. -
A parent or guardian must sign out their children at the end of the camp which concludes at 3.45pm on Friday
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Squash Gear - squash shoes, eyewear, rackets
2 changes of squash clothes each day
Towel for each day
Water bottle
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Nutritious meals will be provided by Grayson Squash for each day of the camp
Beverages will also be provided
Please email Grayson Squash if your child has any food allergies
Contact us.
If you have any other camp related questions that is not answered here, please contact Director of the Camp Campbell Grayson
Camp Director email: campbell@graysonsquashcamps.com