Ready, Set, Squash!: A Fun Guide to the World's Healthiest Sport

Ready, Set, Squash! is a super fun, kid-friendly book aimed at introducing youngsters to the exciting world of squash. Joined by Captain Squash and Mr. Clockwise, young readers will embark on a thrilling adventure as they learn all the skills they need to jump on court and have a blast! This book covers it all, from surprising fun facts and history to simple instructions on how to master the fundamentals. Most importantly, Ready, Set, Squash! teaches that playing squash is a fantastic way to get fit, have fun, and build confidence.

Sonya is a student at Stuyvesant High School in New York City. Her obsession with squash began when she was just 10 years old. She plays for Team USA's junior squad and has achieved a high rank of #6 in her division. She currently trains with Peter Nicol and was previously coached by Wael El Hindi. In her free time, she enjoys mentoring students both on and off court, playing piano, and writing.

Wael began squash at 13 and turned pro in 2000, reaching the podium at the World Junior Championships. In addition to dedication to developing as a squash player, Wael continued his studies and graduated the Arab Academy College with a degree in Business Administration. As a professional squash player, he was ranked in the top 10 for eight years and achieved his highest ranking at the #8 position. Now, he is focused on coaching and mentoring and brings the same dedication and talent to his job that once propelled him to success as a player.

Elena Critelli is an artist and musician who lives in NYC with her family and dog, Ruby. Elena attends LaGuardia High School as a violist. In her free time, she likes to draw, read, play the viola, and win at board games.