Back home in Australia at the moment. Arrived in the country last Saturday and get to spend a week back home (Yamba) before heading down to Melbourne, aka Swine Flu City, for the Australian Doubles Champs. Last week I had a forced layoff for a week so been getting back into the training the last few days. Talk about rusty! Feels like I haven't played in 3 years! Had a few games today with Ryan Cuskelly, who only lives 50 mins up the road, and it was a good old hackathon.
I did a little plyometrics session yesterday and it's a joke how sore I am today! My quads are killing me. But, it's all good, need to do some hard work for another 10 days or so before the Aussie Open starts. I can't wait for that event as my old man and sister will be coming to watch the tournament too. They haven't seen me play a proper match in years so hopefully I can perform for them!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Clinic with the Dutch Transplant Squash Team
Last Sunday, Piedro Schweertman, Morgan Pilley and myself were invited to do a clinic with the Dutch Transplant squash team. It was a great success with team members getting on court with each of us and playing a game or two. We enjoyed being on court with the guys and having a sweat, while I’m sure the team enjoyed being on court with us and getting run around!
To start the clinic, everyone was introduced and we had a chat about squash and the how the Team would do in Australia (the Games are held this year on the Gold Coast, Australia). Two members of the team have a really strong chance of winning Gold for the Nederland’s and we really hope they do well (though obviously I’d like to see Australia do well!).
Piedro and I then did a demonstration for the crowd, playing one game to 11. We played some serious points but also some fun rallies with trick shots and great retrieving thrown in there as well. Richard – team member - refereed the game and it was good to see he wasn’t too biased towards his fellow countryman!
Piedro, Morgan and I had a great time doing the clinic and getting on court with the team. We wish them all the best in Australia and look forward to watching their progress throughout the event.
To start the clinic, everyone was introduced and we had a chat about squash and the how the Team would do in Australia (the Games are held this year on the Gold Coast, Australia). Two members of the team have a really strong chance of winning Gold for the Nederland’s and we really hope they do well (though obviously I’d like to see Australia do well!).
Piedro and I then did a demonstration for the crowd, playing one game to 11. We played some serious points but also some fun rallies with trick shots and great retrieving thrown in there as well. Richard – team member - refereed the game and it was good to see he wasn’t too biased towards his fellow countryman!
Piedro, Morgan and I had a great time doing the clinic and getting on court with the team. We wish them all the best in Australia and look forward to watching their progress throughout the event.
Friday, June 19, 2009
My Racquet Bag!
I thought this post I would give a sneek peek into what I carry in my racquet bag to a tournament!
* 4-6 racquets (Karakal obviously!)
* Squash shoes
* Spare string and grips
* Massage ball, tennis ball, squash balls
* Bandana's, wrist bands, head bands
* Skipping rope
* I-pod
* PSA Tour guide
* First AID kit (strapping/band aids/anti inflammatory's etc)
That's basically about it along with my playing kit and everything. Most of it will stay in my bag when I go to training each day. I'll usually have a couple of drink bottles in there too.
Cam
* 4-6 racquets (Karakal obviously!)
* Squash shoes
* Spare string and grips
* Massage ball, tennis ball, squash balls
* Bandana's, wrist bands, head bands
* Skipping rope
* I-pod
* PSA Tour guide
* First AID kit (strapping/band aids/anti inflammatory's etc)
That's basically about it along with my playing kit and everything. Most of it will stay in my bag when I go to training each day. I'll usually have a couple of drink bottles in there too.
Cam
Monday, June 8, 2009
Current Training
After doing a few weeks of longer, slower sessions like endurance runs/continuous ghosting, I'm starting to get into some more squash specific movements. Obviously the Aussie Open, World Games and Malaysian Open are all events I'd like to do well in. Being the first events of the season it would be nice to kick things off on the right foot. Another part of training I'm really focusing on his my flexibility (possibily the most unflexible player on tour!). Need to be able to touch my toes by the start of the season. Come on!
In other news, my beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs have been extremely disappointing of late. They seriously can't get their act together. On paper they are a Top 8 team but that means nothing if they can't get it together on the field and unless they sort themselves out very soon they'll be missing out on the finals this year. Wingy was one of NSW's best players last week, and they clearly brought him on too late. WTF Bellamy!? As soon as he was out on the paddock NSW looked a different team - a team that could win!
In other news, my beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs have been extremely disappointing of late. They seriously can't get their act together. On paper they are a Top 8 team but that means nothing if they can't get it together on the field and unless they sort themselves out very soon they'll be missing out on the finals this year. Wingy was one of NSW's best players last week, and they clearly brought him on too late. WTF Bellamy!? As soon as he was out on the paddock NSW looked a different team - a team that could win!
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