I've been receiving coaching from Clive over the last few years. My preferred approach is to book a batch of lessons whenever I feel like I have a couple of key areas of my game I need to work on, and enlist Clive's help. As opposed to ongoing coaching. By focusing intensely on a couple of areas over six weeks, for example, this gives me a good chance of really developing these areas. I then will spend a period applying what I've learned from Clive to my normal game, and then the next things I want to work on will gradually emerge... For example, I recently felt my backhand required work - technique in hitting the ball, hitting the right height zones and length to the back of the court. Plus I wanted to focus on front court work and drops. Clive then organised the series of sessions around these two key areas. As for format, we do double sessions, as I find longer sessions are great at really working hard on the select areas, as opposed to squeezing in too much in a single session. Plus I like the longer workouts. It also gives us some time towards the end to simply play a game or two of normal squash to finish up, which allows us to check how well I am applying the skills to a normal game situation. Clive is a warm, energetic and supportive character who makes the sessions fun, and has all sorts of ideas on how to solve problems and create a variety of different drills and games to keep things interesting. In summary, highly recommended, and the best testament of Clive's coaching and this approach is that I am achieving better results against my opponents back at the club, and have consistently continued on an upward trajectory.

I have now known Clive for over 4 years. He started to coach me about 3 years ago, since I had been out of the scene for over 15 years, and needed some much needed help! His coaching has been invaluable thus far and keeps me on track every time we play. Currently I have a standing order of once a week with him and it has been quite the blessing, from many perspectives; technique, match play strategies and general overall fitness, since he pushes me to my limits every time we play! His coaching style is malleable, as I have seen him coach others too, which I find refreshing! I would say that from day one we hit it off, but I can see him hitting it off with everyone, since he has such an easy going personality. I have to say, I am so glad I was able to find a coach like him - makes liking squash that much easier! Thank you Clive for all the help and mentoring you have given to date!

Clive has coached me from absolute beginner level of squash.  He is very patient  - and tailors the sessions to what I want to work on – but with lots of encouragement and tips.  He is flexible on timing and very organised/ responsive on arranging lessons.  I’m looking forward to resuming lessons when we can!

Initially I agreed to take a couple of squash lessons when a friend persuaded me (after a few drinks). I have never played squash before and did not consider myself to be a sporty person. At the time I was very hesitant and dubious this would ever be my thing. Couple of years later, Clive continues to coach me; each session I learn new techniques and weekly improve on these. Clive is an excellent coach, always encouraging and motivating me to do better. I am completely dazzled by how much I enjoy playing squash (to a point of being addictive!) and the physical and metal benefits I have reaped from this. My fitness level has improved tremendously, I have gained confidence in playing sports and become more competitive. I have started enjoying other sports such as running and swimming. Clive is regularly organising social and team events, league games, introducing players to one another to play -– all at no extra cost or benefit to himself. This has encouraged beginners like myself to meet, play and socialise with other squash players. During the Covid-19 period I have missed my family, friends and playing squash! Thank you, Clive, for making the squash sessions enjoyable and beneficial to me in so many ways. I need to get to at least league 5 (or 6)….relying on your expertise!! Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend Clive as a squash coach; he is dedicated, knowledgeable and makes the game fun no matter what level you start at.