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Squash Camp

A Mercersburg Academy student playing squash in the Davenport Squash Center.

Elevate your game.The Mercersburg Academy Squash Camp is designed for intermediate level squash players with a Clublocker rating between 3.0 and 5.0. Our experienced coaching staff, with over a decade of expertise both domestically and internationally, brings valuable insights from working with beginners to world-class athletes. Campers will receive personalized instruction focused on technique, tactics, and the key physical and mental skills needed for success on the court.

A Mercersburg Academy female student playing squash.

Meet the Director

With more than a decade of coaching experience, Dominic Benacquista is a qualified squash and strength and conditioning coach. His extensive coaching portfolio includes significant roles at the Shipley School, CitySquash, Willoughby Squash Club, East Coast Squash Academy, and the Australian Institute of Sport. Certified by U.S. Squash, Australian Squash, and the Strength and Conditioning Association, Dominic holds a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science and is certified in massage therapy. Dominic's coaching achievements extend to multiple national championships in Australia and the United States. Most recently, he coached the winner of the 2022 U.S. Junior Bronze Squash Championships in the BU19 category and had a player honored with the 2022 William T. Ketcham Most Improved Players Honorable Mention Award by U.S. Squash. During his tenure in Australia, he coached numerous junior squash champions and guided an athlete in a PSA World Series Event. Dominic's expertise is recognized beyond coaching; his work has been published on platforms such as SquashSite, Squash Mad, East Coast Squash Academy, Discover Squash, the SquashPod, Squash Stats, and the Daily Squash Report.

Program Overview

The primary goal of the squash camp is to provide a glimpse of the boarding school experience and the system that has propelled Mercersburg Squash to a 12th-place national ranking and produced US Open champions, All-Americans, national champions, and Ivy League and NESCAC recruits. Training sessions will focus on key aspects of the game, including movement, shot selection, technique, and mental strategies. They will also incorporate match and video analysis, along with strength and conditioning, to provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to player development—a central pillar of the Mercersburg Squash Program. By the end of the camp, athletes will leave with improved confidence and a deeper understanding of what it takes to excel in squash.

Our Facilities

The Davenport Squash Center houses 10 top-of-the-line ASB courts and viewing areas. The facility lends itself to significant interscholastic tournaments, underscoring the school’s belief in the importance of lifetime sports, and gives Mercersburg players access to truly exceptional facilities and resources.

Dates:
June 15-20, 2025

Open To:
Ages 11-16, coed

Early-Bird Tuition (until 2/16/25):
$1,300 (commuter)
$1,400 (residential)

Enroll Today!