Programming
For all coaching and
programming inquiries contact Rod Barnes at
aussienicksquash@gmail.com or Connie Barnes
conniesquash@gmail.com
Squash Coaching
Staff
 Connie
Barnes (conniesquash@gmail.com ),
is AussieNick’s Director
of Squash. Connie played Squash at State grade level in Australia for 15 years
before arriving in Bethesda in 2002. An inaugural member of TPAC The
Professional Association of Coaches and a USSquash representative, Connie is one
of only 50 Level 2 coaches in the US. Connie's passion is junior squash and she
has taken Bethesda from a handful of juniors in 2002 when she arrived to over
150 players. Connie with her husband Rod have developed a strong program of
elite and intermediate players with many having continued to play in college.
Connie and Rod design 2 - 4 yr proposals for HS parents to assist in helping
parents make the best choice for squash participation in HS and college. The
program at Bethesda includes internal and external leagues, lessons, clinics,
camp, High School and a Middle School leagues. Connie trains High schools
including Landon, Sidwell, Whitman, BCC, Stoneridge, and middle school students
from Sidwell, GDS, Landon, Westland, Norwood, Pyle, WIS and others. Winner of
several local tournaments including the Fisher Cup Connie has participated in
Women's National Teams event (the Howe Cup) and has captained and played #1 on
the Lacey Cup.
 Dr
Rod Barnes (aussienicksquash@gmail.com)
learnt squash through the 1980's in Brisbane, Australia during a golden era
where several of the talented juniors in his cadre went on to be some of the
world's top players. Rod's squash career became secondary in his later teens as
he chose a professional career as a scientist, but through his prime he
nevertheless maintained a level that was competitive at the top of the very
strong regional leagues in Australia. Even as a lifelong part-timer Rod
remains one of the top ranked amateur players in the tri-state area, and the top
player in his over 45 age bracket. In addition Rod has nearly two decades of
experience working with juniors and adults in Australia and the US, leading to
many happy and successful protégés. Rod specializes in teaching advanced and
elite potential juniors. Using his well developed analytic and communication
skills, Rod seeks to imbue good racquet technique in harmony with efficient
movement, whilst matching tutelage to the student's natural attributes.
 Teddy
Weiss. Teddy Weiss is a 2009
Vassar College graduate. While in attendance, she
was the Women’s Varsity Squash Two Year Captain, and
competed all four years. In 2008, as Captain, she
inspired her team to become division champions by
clinching the Walker Cup at Nationals. Having
co-founded the National Capital Girls Squash Club in
high school, which included girls in the DC-MD-VA
area she is delighted to be back. Teddy serves as an
Assistant Squash Coach for Chevy Chase Athletic
Club. She hopes to help players both new to the game
and veterans realize the joys and benefits of
tearing up the court! call 202-550-3755
Matt Dankner
Matt is currently one of the top players in the
Washington DC area (5.5+). He has
coached for the Princeton Squash Training Center and the University of Rochester
men’s squash team. As assistant
coach, he trained and worked with former world #3 and current U.S. Junior Men’s
Head Coach, Martin Heath. During
his tenure, the team climbed from 25th to 16th in the
national collegiate rankings and won the CSA Barnaby Trophy for most improved
team (2007). Additionally, he was
honored as part of the Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year (2007).
Assistant Coaches
Brett Feldman
A senior player on the George Washington University Team. In
2010-11 he finished regular season
with 9-13 individual record. Brett recorded victories in six different positions
on the ladder and won four matches against players from Top-25 teams..
Brett is
available for coaching juniors and adults and insists of having fun while
working hard!
Jose Calderon
The #3 player on the George Washington University Team. In
2010-11 he finished the regular season with a 6-12
individual record high up on the ladder, with four victories at No. 3 and two
victories at No. 2. He won a memorable marathon five game match over Tufts'
Henry Miller, 22-20, 10-12, 12-10, 12-10.
Jose
is a gifted player and encouraging trainer. Jose is available for coaching
juniors and adults.
 Dr Jim
Hogan (Australian Representative)
is yet another product of
Brisbane squash, starting at the age of 14 and
reaching the highest junior league and a decent
senior standard, just in time to become high
caliber cannon fodder. Like his contemporary, Dr
Barnes, Jim has taken a sedate pathway through
life, coupling a real job as a professor with a
secret plan to maintain squash fitness and
joints in working order until he outlasts all
those who were (once) able to beat him. A
frequent visitor to the US and the tri-state
area on scientific business, Jim acts as Aussie
Nick's representative in Queensland, helping to
develop links between DC and Brisbane.
Physical Training
 Yongmei (Connie) Ye
is our squash strength
and conditioning coach. Yongmei has
over nine years experience in the fitness and sports fields as a sports coach,
physical education teacher and personal trainer.
She coached track and field in the Nanjing, China school system and was
herself the Nanjing womens 1500 meter champion.
She was the fitness and strength coach for the Chinese national badminton
champion (age group 12) and several of her runners were municipal champions.
Connie graduated from the National Personal Training Institute in Falls
Church, Virginia and is holds a certification as a personal trainer from the
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
In addition to personal training, Connie has received formal training in
nutrition, yoga and group exercise.
Don't let the smiling face fool you she
knows what it takes to be elite, and is rapidly gaining the moniker of
'Madame Pain'.
Sports Medicine
Dr David Moss, MD is a Board
Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with special interests
in sports medicine and in conditions and disorders
of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Moss is
a consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon for the NHL
Washington Capitals and WNBA Washington Mystics, and
has previously served as a consultant for the MLB
Washington Nationals and New York Mets. He is
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at George
Washington University Hospital.
Dr. Moss served as captain of the
Princeton University Varsity Squash Team in 1995-96,
and earned National Intercollegiate Championship
honors in 1992-93. He continues to play squash
several times a week.
Dr. Moss sees patients in the Barlow
Building, just a few floors below the Chevy Chase
Athletic Club. Please call 301-657-1996 if you
would like to schedule an appointment.
http://www.wosm.com/index.php/our-physicians-/david-p-moss-md
 is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon.
Steve is a 1995 graduate of Brown University Medical School. After finishing his Orthopaedic residency at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, he
completed an Orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at Washington University
where he was assistant team physician for the St. Louis Rams, Blues, and
Cardinals. He remains active in team coverage and is currently the head team
physician for Division IAA Bowie State University. He also maintains his
affiliation with the St. Louis Cardinals and travels to Jupiter, Florida to
provide medical coverage for the team during spring training.
After practicing for three years in Silver
Spring, Dr. Bernstein moved to Chevy Chase to join this practice in August,
2004. Dr. Bernstein practices general orthopedic surgery including trauma, hand
surgery, foot and ankle, as well as pediatrics. He specializes in Sports related
injury and arthroscopic surgery involving the knee, shoulder, and ankle. He has
particular interest in shoulder instability, anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction, patellar instability, and meniscal repair.
Squash Special Guest Assistants/Summer
Camps
Marc Forster (Australian Camp
Head Coach). An Australian Level 2 coach
and coach to many of Queensland's finest players.
Marc has 20 years of coaching experience including 3
years as the State Coaching Director and State
Development Officer. Mark as coached rank beginners
all the way up to full time PSA players including
top 100 players Steve Finitsis, Lisa Camilleri,
Cameron Pilley and Zac Alexander. Marc has earned
tremendous respect from all around him on the
Australian scene, which is still one of the most
competitive in the world.
Connie at USSRA Level 2 Class with Mark Allen, October 2005.
For Pro tips:
ASK
WALLY and Others!
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AussieNick, a squash
information center for adults and juniors based on the Potomac in the USA, with an emphasis on meeting the needs
of squash players in the Washington DC, Suburban Virginia and
Maryland regions. It
was created to provide information about
Junior and Adult squash, coaching, equipment, pro tips and
more. AussieNick programs are associated with squash courts at
the Chevy Chase Athletics Club.
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