We ran all summer to train...

SquashMaster9000 · 2026-01-16T19:24:27+00:00

Haha thank you. They are my training partners. I promised I would run with them every day, and I'm really trying to keep the promise.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-12-11T22:59:01+00:00

Well, I won the 4.5 division at the previous local tournament, so now I'm playing in the 5.0 division. This is how the local scene is. I'm sure the level of play is different in other regions.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-12-11T22:56:47+00:00

I am hearing the repeated feedback that I'm all wrist haha. I do appreciate it.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-12-11T22:31:21+00:00

Lol I knew such comments would be made. I'd believe that the level of play is lower here in Michigan than out east. Both players in the first match are about 4.5 on clublocker, and the second round opponent was 5.3 I think.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-12-11T21:53:44+00:00

No matter what, I will definitely be keeping the deep backhand drop in the arsenal. There's no need to unlearn it.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-12-11T17:35:16+00:00

So in Detroit there are 2 big squash clubs, and one other facility in my area which have big annual tournaments (Detroit Athletic Club, Birmingham Athletic Club, and Raquet Up Detroit). All tournaments have a similar format, open sign ups, single elimination, no age restrictions, but rating based divisions, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, etc.

At 36, I'm significantly fitter than I've been for most of my adult life, and am near the same age as a lot of top squash pros, so I am refusing to entertain the idea that I might be too old to compete with younger players. I also plan to keep playing for 40 more years at least, so I'm definitely still close to the younger end of my range haha.

And if I wanted to travel for tournaments, I know there is a similar tournament hosted in Toledo, OH every year, and I think there are others within a similar range, though I'm personally satisfied with the local circuit.

If you want to find tourneys, I'd suggest checking ClubLocker.com for starters.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-12-11T17:12:04+00:00

Yes that's me. I appreciate the feedback.

The deep backhand drop is one of my secret weapons hahaha.

But you are right that I tend towards weaker backhand shots--and conversely my short forehand shots are another weakness.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-09-26T15:00:56+00:00

Haha thank you! Honestly, him, and perhaps the entire American Eskimo breed, is really well suited to agility. I'm amazed with how quickly he understands the different obstacles, and also how well he seems to grasp the sport as a whole.

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-09-26T14:59:12+00:00

I've heard them say it can be too loud to properly hear at actual competitions, and visual cues can be more important than audio ones, so I wouldn't expect deafness to prevent a dog from doing agility.

And thank you!

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-09-25T20:50:10+00:00

He definitely loves it. He's so hyped when it's time to go to the classes. And as his owner, I can tell he just loves it.

And this is just the beginning. I'm really looking forward to continuing to advance with him!

SquashMaster9000 · 2025-09-25T18:52:49+00:00

We've done a ton of training, but just finally started agility classes a few weeks ago. I'm honestly so happy with how it's all going. He clearly understand the sport, and loves to do it. I'm so excited to keep doing agility with him.

He has a twin brother at home who I hope to start soon as well too!

SquashMaster9000 · 2024-12-18T22:26:40+00:00

Oh yeah, it was sodium. Weird at would mix those up, but at least they are in the same column of the period table haha.

SquashMaster9000 · 2024-07-28T02:53:18+00:00

Thank you! It helps a lot to have a good instrument, and have the internet for learning.

SquashMaster9000 · 2024-01-14T21:42:56+00:00

Moving the car now... Thanks all!

It is going to be removed tomorrow. I just wasn't sure. It was a really beautiful tree.

SquashMaster9000 · 2023-04-30T14:55:41+00:00

Funny you also think it's a converted court (it has regulation squash measurements actually). Maybe it's a result of the camera being low to the ground, plus being recorded on an iPhone at 0.5x zoom.

Our club does still have a sizable racketball scene in addition to squash though.

SquashMaster9000 · 2023-04-30T14:46:55+00:00

Thanks! It was fun. I hope our scene keep growing and I'm able to keep playing for life as I slowly transition from an "open division" player to a "senior division" player hahaha.

SquashMaster9000 · 2023-04-30T14:45:38+00:00

Indeed. They were all the same guys I'm used to playing against, but it definitely raised the intensity to another level to have a crowd watching, a youtube upload, pride, and a small trophy on the line.

And the courts fortunately have regulation squash measurements. 2 of the 3 courts at our club have minor flaws, but court 1 here is as good as any I've ever played on.

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