About Bancroft Squash
Located in Andover, MA, neighboring Phillips Academy, Bancroft Squash is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering world-class squash training dedicated to junior players. Whether you’re a top-ranked JCT player or just starting out, our doors are open.
Our Team
Aly Tolba
PSA Professional And
Director of Junior Squash
Email Address: tolba@bancroftsquash.org
Resuming his PSA career in 2024, with Bancroft Squash as his principal training and coaching base.
Was previously a full-time coach at 360 Squash Academy in Boston, where he gave private lessons and conducted clinics and other training programs at Belmont Hill and Deerfield Academy. Served as a regular private coach for a total of 14 JCT-level junior players, of which:
- 7 attained a top 5 ranking in their respective US Squash divisions.
- 3 boys achieved US Squash ratings of 6.0+; 4 girls reached 5.3+.
- 2 players represented the USA at the British Junior Open.
Prior to 360, trained several top Egyptian junior players at the Alexandria Sporting Club, including two British Junior Open winners and 4 BJO quarterfinalists.
Seven junior US and Egyptian players regularly trained by Tolba have been recruited to play varsity squash at top US universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and UVA.
Ali El Toukhy
Email Address: toukhy@bancroftsquash.org
Resuming his PSA career in 2024, with Bancroft Squash as his principal training and coaching base.
Previously coached at the Maadi Club in his native Cairo. Of the junior players he regularly trained at Maadi.
- 6 players won a British Junior Open, while 4 others reached a BJO quarterfinals.
- 4 players won a US Junior Open.
- 5 female juniors achieved a Top 100 women’s PSA ranking.
- 4 players were recruited to play at top US universities including Princeton, Trinity, and UVA.
Was a 4-year member of Trinity College’s men’s varsity team.
- CSA college career record of 31-10.
- Two-time member of Trinity’s national runner-up teams.
- Played at the number 2 position during final year at Trinity.
- Ranked among the top 10 college players in the United States.
Explore Our Junior Squash Program
Private Instruction
The core of our training is one-on-one coaching tailored to the specific needs of the player, ensuring maximum focus and rapid progress. We also offer semi-private lessons for 2 players of similar skill levels.
Clinics
For elite, advanced, and intermediate junior players, we hold multiple weekly small group clinics, on a by-invitation-only basis, that are coach-led training sessions focusing on drills and tournament-level match play tactics in a cooperative spirit among peers.
Year-Round Training
Private lessons and other tailored programs to fit school schedules and enhance competitive skills.
Flexible Scheduling
Understanding the busy lives of our players, we offer training sessions throughout the day, including weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings, as well as weekends. This flexibility ensures that our players can train at times that best fit their and their families’ schedules. Our coaching team resides locally in the Andover area.
No Membership or Program Fees
Whether you train with us multiple times a week, from time to time, or are just exploring, you pay only for the actual lessons and clinics you do with us. We charge no annual or monthly membership fees or program fees.
World-Class Squash Facilities at Bancroft Squash
Explore our top-notch, recently constructed squash facilities and full-service gym designed to meet the needs of competitive players. Our world-class squash facilities provide a professional environment where players can train under the best conditions to improve their game. Our CourtTech squash facilities will have a familiar feel to those who have played at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia and the Snyder Center at Phillips Academy.
Why Train with Us?
World-Class Coaching – learn and train with PSA professionals who previously played at the highest levels of US college squash and are committed to developing junior squash talent.
Proximity to Phillips Academy – only a 7-minute walk from the Snyder Center.
Recruitment for US College Squash - a pathway to top US universities through squash excellence.
Get in Touch
Aly Tolba
PSA Professional And
Director of Junior Squash
Email Address:
tolba@bancroftsquash.org
Resuming his PSA career in 2024, with Bancroft Squash as his principal training and coaching base.
Was previously a full-time coach at 360 Squash Academy in Boston, where he gave private lessons and conducted clinics and other training programs at Belmont Hill and Deerfield Academy. Served as a regular private coach for a total of 14 JCT-level junior players, of which:
- 7 attained a top 5 ranking in their respective US Squash divisions.
- 3 boys achieved US Squash ratings of 6.0+; 4 girls reached 5.3+.
- 2 players represented the USA at the British Junior Open.
Prior to 360, trained several top Egyptian junior players at the Alexandria Sporting Club, including two British Junior Open winners and 4 BJO quarterfinalists.
Seven junior US and Egyptian players regularly trained by Tolba have been recruited to play varsity squash at top US universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and UVA.
Was a 4-year member of Trinity College’s men’s varsity team.
- CSA college career record of 32-10.
- Member of the 2019 Trinity squad that finished as CSA national runner-up.
- Played at the number 4 position during final year.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Trinity.
Member of the Egyptian Junior National Team for 5 years.
Ranked as the #1 BU15 in Egypt; won the US Junior Open (BU15 division) before moving to the US to attend boarding school at Westminster.
Ali El Toukhy
Email Address:
toukhy@bancroftsquash.org
Resuming his PSA career in 2024, with Bancroft Squash as his principal training and coaching base.
Previously coached at the Maadi Club in his native Cairo. Of the junior players he regularly trained at Maadi.
- 6 players won a British Junior Open, while 4 others reached a BJO quarterfinals.
- 4 players won a US Junior Open.
- 5 female juniors achieved a Top 100 women’s PSA ranking.
- 4 players were recruited to play at top US universities including Princeton, Trinity, and UVA.
Was a 4-year member of Trinity College’s men’s varsity team.
- CSA college career record of 31-10.
- Two-time member of Trinity’s national runner-up teams.
- Played at the number 2 position during final year at Trinity.
- Ranked among the top 10 college players in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Trinity.
Member of the Egyptian Junior National Team for 9 years.
Reached the #1 ranking in Egypt’s BU17 and BU19 divisions.
Finished twice in the top 5 at the British Junior Open.