Squash Camp MIT
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Thierry LINCOU Squash Camps
"This Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Cambridge Board of Health."
This Squash Camp is for players between the ages of 10 and 18, and offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about competitive squash from world-class coaches while immersed in the most creative academic environment in the world — Cambridge, Massachusetts, home of MIT and Harvard University.
We will identify the needs of all campers and give them the tools to improve and get to the next level. Campers will also enjoy the beautiful MIT facilities with 6 international squash courts, fitness center, and media room. The entire Athletic facility is Air Conditionned.
We will emphasize the global approach that made the Frenchman Thierry Lincou the first player from a non-English speaking country (commonwealth countries) to reach the World Number #1 ranking (2004-2005) and to win the World Championships (2004). During our camp's talks and practices, we will be focusing on the four components of Lincou's holistic approach to squash:
1. Technique: ball control, swing, racquet speed
2. Fitness: speed, endurance, interval workouts, footwork, and plyometric
3. Cognitive: perception, reading of the game, tactics and strategies (targets, defense, attacking, game plan)
4. Mental: focus, determination, intentionality
Daily schedule | |
7:00 am | Wake Up |
7:30 am | Breakfast |
8.30 am | DAY CAMPERS Drop off by parents at Amherst street at 8:30am (across from the Z center) |
8.30 am | Agenda of the day - Themes and Goals (mental approach in tournaments before, during, after/nutrition advises/relaxation/off season fitness work/importance of the warm up and stretching/visualization) |
9:00 am | Drills, Fitness, Foot work, Technique |
11.30 am | Cool Down, Stretch |
12:00 pm | Lunch at the Student’s Center |
1:00 pm | Video analysis, tactical talks |
2:00 pm | Condition games, matches, strategies and focuses for tournaments, Cool Down |
4:15 pm | DAY CAMPERS Pick-up by parents at Amherst Street at 4:15pm Friday 3 pm : End of the camp (and Pick up for all campers) |
6:00 pm | Dinner at IGH (buffet) |
7:00 pm | Evening Activity* |
9:00 pm | Relax in the Dorms |
10:30 pm | Lights Out |
* Evening Activities options may include trips to the movie theater, the mall and seeing the sights of Boston as well as playing Basketball, Capture the Flag, Frisbee, and other games. Some activities will cost an additional fee, but there will always be alternative activities for those who don’t wish to participate. | |
EXHIBITION on Thursday afternoon featuring Thierry LINCOU |
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PRICE: $1,350 (Day) - $2,190 (Overnight) |
1/ DROP OFF AND PICK UP : Each camper has to be Dropped Off at Amherst street at 8:30am (across from the Z center) and picked up at Amherst Street at 4:15pm.
Parents/guardians are asked by MIT administration not to drop campers at the Vassar Street Entrance for safety reasons. Thanks a lot in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
You will be allowed to park your car in the Kresge parking Lot to drop off and pick up campers.
2/ WHAT TO BRING :
- bottle of water
- towel
- extra T-shirts
- Squash/Running shoes
- at least 2 rackets
- goggles
3/ LUNCH : We will all go to the Student Center next door where a lot of food options are available. We will provide lunch for all campers (day&overnight).
4/ ACCOMMODATION : International Guest House, Boston
- All rooms are Air Conditionned
- Bed sheets are provided
Overnight campers will stay at IGH. Ideal location in the heart of Back Bay, walking distance from MIT, Cambridge, Newbury street, Copley mall, Boston Public Gardens, Charles river.
We will meet overnight campers at the "International Guest House" the Sunday between 5pm and 6pm for check in.
The pick up is Friday at 3pm by the squash courts (end of the squash camp at 3pm).
International guest House 237 Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116-1301
Phone: +1-617-437-1975
Fax: +1-617-375-5400
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
http://www.intlguesthouse.com/
5/ DINNER : buffet at IGH
6/ CANCELLATION :
For overnight campers : the same policies will apply with no refund possible/no credit regarding the Housing/accommodation cost.
Make sure to send the documents early enough so a Health care professional at MIT can review them. The deadline is May 10th.
Location :
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Z Center 3rd floor
120 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139-7404
"This Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Cambridge Board of Health."
“Thierry LINCOU Squash Camp is open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.”