Mike Harris is the newly appointed head of Squash and Racquetball here at WLTSC. Mike will be organising a number of meets and greet evenings where he will introduce his vision and ideas to develop WLTSC into the best Squash and Racketball club in the West Midlands. Mike has been a qualified coach for over 33 years and a Level 4 Elite High-Performance Coach for 24 years. He is also a former England High-Performance Coach and National Coach of Finland, England Squash and European Squash Federation Coach Tutor and Assessor. Having also worked in Brighton, Italy, Monaco, Saudi Arabia and most recently as Head of Performance and Community at Edgbaston Priory Club.

Mike also coaches a few hours a week for Squash Wales and is heavily involved with Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 Legacy Programme, which includes, Community Engagement Roadshows, introducing Outdoor Squash Courts across our region, Sustainable Schools Programmes and West Midlands Festival of Squash. You may notice that Mike’s right eye is closed, it looks like it has been hit by a squash ball, but actually, Mike had a stroke 25 years ago and is blind in this eye. This however has not stopped Mike from playing No.1 for England O45s and being the O45 National Racketball champion. He is also still hoping to win a few more titles and represent England again.

Darren has over 25 years coaching experience and has coached all ages from under 11s to 75+. He has previously coached number one ranked national players, county and world ranked players. Darren is a former world number 107, was on the PSA world tour for three years and has previously won PSA events. He was 2015 Over 35 British Open and National Champion, along with being 6 times club champion. Team training, junior groups and individual coaching are his specialities.
For a 45 minute individual coaching session for members, Darren charges £26 for 45 mins for members.

Darren can be contacted on 07966 302053 or email at darrensquash@hotmail.co.uk .

Steve qualified as a level 2 squash coach in 1995 and initially worked on a part-time basis with hard to reach youngsters, helping them to reintegrate into society though sport and mentoring. Since 2000 he worked full time within the local authority with charitable organisations, managing a variety of initiatives involving improving people’s health, wellbeing and lifestyle opportunities through sport. Steve has a range of qualifications including: ES Level 2 Squash and Racketball Coach (First Aid, Enhanced DBS and Safeguarding), NCFE Health & Fitness Instructor, UK Coaching Multi Skills instructor. Additionally, Steve is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management, a Level 2 Mentor with the Institute of Management Services and has a Further Education Certificate in Teaching (CTTLS).

Here at WLTSC, Steve is now offering squash and racketball coaching to all levels of player on an individual or pairs basis. He is also helping to expand our on-court coaching programme to ensure a full range of abilities are catered for at the club. Steve has a genuine passion for squash and racketball and his commitment to helping people improve is invaluable to those returning to the courts and those new to the sport, aiming to have fun and improve.