Between The Lines – With Laura Massaro & Ahad Raza.
Between The Lines - With Laura Massaro & Ahad Raza.
Podcast Description
What separates world class squash players from everyone else? It's not just talent, it's focus, strategy, mindset and the ability to keep learning.
Welcome to Between The Lines. A podcast hosted by former world number 1, Laura Massaro and elite performance coach Ahad Raza.
We break down what's really happening in high level squash and help you translate it into action.
This isn't just a theory, this is a growing community of curious players and coaches, dedicated to unlocking potential together.
Join us between the lines!
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on high-level squash performance, covering themes such as training techniques, movement styles, mental strategies, and the dynamics of coach-athlete relationships. Specific episodes like 'How to get fitter, faster and stronger' with Mark Campbell and 'Road to World #1' with David Pearson delve into the technical and psychological aspects that differentiate elite players, while also providing practical tips and insights for amateur players.
What separates world class squash players from everyone else? It’s not just talent, it’s focus, strategy, mindset and the ability to keep learning.
Welcome to Between The Lines. A podcast hosted by former world number 1, Laura Massaro and elite performance coach Ahad Raza.
We break down what’s really happening in high level squash and help you translate it into action.
This isn’t just a theory, this is a growing community of curious players and coaches, dedicated to unlocking potential together.
Join us between the lines!
This episode of BTL features squash legend Vanessa Atkinson, one of the most accomplished players in the sport’s history.
A Dutch icon, Vanessa reached the pinnacle of her career as the 2004 World Champion in Kuala Lumpur and later achieved the World No. 1 ranking in 2005. Over the course of her career, she amassed 25 professional titles, making her the most successful Dutch squash player of all time.Since retiring in 2011, Vanessa has remained deeply involved in the game — offering her expertise as a Squash TV commentator and MC, and helping develop future talent through her coaching at Pontefract.
Her journey spans the intensity of elite competition and the fulfilment of mentoring the next generation. This episode explores Vanessa’s remarkable story, both on and off the court. Her training over the years and how she learned to control her emotions and now hopes to pass that onto the future generation of players.
If you'd like to join our community then please email Ahad – [email protected] and as always enjoy the episode and please leave us a comment with feedback or thoughts.
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