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!
On this episode of BTL, we’re joined by Haitham Effat, one of the most accomplished and respected squash coaches in the world. Originally from Egypt and now based in California, Haitham has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of some of the sport’s biggest names.
Throughout his coaching journey, he has worked with world champions and top-ranked players including Ramy Ashour, Raneem El Welily, Tarek Momen, Marwan ElShorbagy, Nour El Tayeb, Hania El Hammamy, Youssef Soliman — and more recently, Nouran Gohar, Mostafa Asal and Olivia Weaver.
One of the rare coaches to guide both male and female world champions, Haitham is known not just for results, but for his humility, work ethic, and deep understanding of the game. In this conversation, we explore his coaching philosophy, his experiences at the highest level, and the insights that have made him such an influential figure in squash.
We hope you enjoy this one. If you would like to join our growing community then please email [email protected] to find out more.
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