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.
Ahmed Ismail
Squash Coach
Email Address: ismail@bancroftsquash.org
Previously coached at The Westmoor Club (in Nantucket MA), where he conducted private lessons, clinics, and camps for 40+ players.
The players he trained at The Westmoor Club and previously in his native Cairo included:
- Several PSA top 10 ranked women players
- One player who represented the US at the British Junior Open
- Two players recruited to play US college varsity squash, at Cornell and Amherst
Was a 4-year member of Trinity College men’s varsity squash team:
- Served as team captain in his senior year.
- Played as high as number 4 on the men’s varsity team ladder.
- Member of the CSA national runner-up teams in 2022 and 2023.
- CSA college career record of 34-14.
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, intermediate, and beginning junior players, Bancroft Squash offers weekly clinics that combine coach-led technical training with structured, tournament-level match play. Sessions are designed to build disciplined habits through high-repetition drills, while fostering a cooperative and competitive training environment among peers.
Most clinics are held at New Balance SquashBusters in nearby Lawrence, Massachusetts—a premier, fully equipped 8-court facility that opened in 2024 and provides an outstanding setting for high-performance junior development.
During the academic year, our clinic schedule is as follows:
Beginner Clinic (up to 3.5): Saturdays, 3–430pm
Intermediate Clinic (3.5–4.5): Sundays, 1–230pm
Elite Clinic (4.5 and above): Sundays, 230–4pm
To maintain a high-quality training experience, we intentionally structure sessions so that there is an average of no more than two junior players per court (with coaches and select adult players also participating on court). Players are asked to confirm attendance no later than 12pm on the preceding Friday; due to consistently strong demand and limited court capacity, spaces are typically allocated based on order of confirmation.
To further elevate the level of play, the Elite Clinic regularly includes invited PSA professionals, post-college, and current college players, ensuring that our strongest juniors are consistently exposed to fast-paced, high-level match conditions.
During the summer months, clinic scheduling is more flexible and determined week-to-week. Sessions are typically held on weekday late afternoons or evenings, as well as on weekends, and are also primarily based at SQB in Lawrence, MA.
Tournament Coaching
To support our players in achieving their best possible tournament performances, Bancroft coaches provide match coaching at the highest levels of US junior squash.
Our team regularly travels to major national events, including the US Junior Open, US Junior Championships, all Junior Championship Tour (JCT) events, and US Silver and Bronze Nationals. We also attend selected Gold, Silver, and Bronze tournaments throughout the year based on player participation and competitive significance.
During tournaments, our coaching goes beyond match-day presence. We work closely with players on match strategy, between-game adjustments, opponent analysis, and post-match feedback—helping translate training into competitive results.
For events we are unable to attend in person, our coaches remain available for remote match coaching, including pre-match planning and post-match review.
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.
Referee, Egyptian Squash Federation.
Ahmed Ismail
Squash Coach
Email Address:
ismail@bancroftsquash.org
Previously coached at The Westmoor Club (in Nantucket, MA), where he conducted private lessons, clinics, and camps for 40+ players.
The players he trained at The Westmoor Club and previously in his native Cairo included:
- Several PSA top 10 ranked women players
- One player who represented the US at the British Junior Open
- Two players recruited to play US college varsity squash, at Cornell and Amherst
Was a 4-year member of Trinity College men’s varsity squash team:
- Served as team captain in his senior year.
- Played as high as number 4 on the men’s varsity team ladder.
- Member of the CSA national runner-up teams in 2022 and 2023.
- CSA college career record of 34-14.
Bachelor’s degree in political science from Trinity.
Member of the Egyptian Junior National Team for 7 years.
Achieved a #1 ranking in Egypt’s BU15 and BU17 divisions.