ABOUT
OUR TEAM
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LEFIKA RAGONTSE
Co-owner of NJ Squash Club, Owner of Dread Sports
Lefika Ragontse is well-known around the world for his accomplishments and achievements in the sport of squash. He is recognized in Botswana and elsewhere for his passion for the youth, who he believes represent the real future of Botswana and the rest of the globe.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Four time NCAA Champion
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USA U25 Champion
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Botswana National Champion
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Zimbabwe Open Champion
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Namibian Open Champion
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Captain of Botswana National Team
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Captain of Trinity College Squash Team
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Has coached 16 US Junior Squash National Champions.
Recruitment and Collegiate Programs:
Amherst, Brown, Bates, Boston University, Colgate, Cornell, Denison, Dartmouth, Franklin and Marshal, Middlebury, George Washington, Hobart, Navy, North Western, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, St. Lawrence, Trinity, Tufts, Wesleyan, Williams, Yale, Harvard
"Squash is as much a metaphor for life as it is
for success in business."
VINICIUS RODRIGUES
Head Coach
Vini was Born in Sao Borja, Brazil. He is a professional PSA player and brings 15 years of coaching experience to the club.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Played 78 PSA tournaments and 152 matches.
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Highest World Ranking #132
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8 times Brazilian National Team and Captain
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Gold Medalist, Individual Event, South American Squash Championships
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Brazilian National Junior Champion, 2003 and 2004
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Held Assistant Coach, Squash Coach, and Head Coach positions at clubs in Brazil, US, Germany, and UK.
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Level 2 England Squash Coaching Certificate
Welcome Back Coach Vini!
CHAD SMITH
Professional Coach
Chad was the boys’ varsity squash coach at the Lawrenceville School. He grew up training at the Chatham Club under Geoff Mitchell, and competed in the junior tournament circuit from 2003-2007. In 2005 he attained the #2 rank in the nation (personal best), participated in US squads, represented America in the boys’ under 13 Canada-American international challenge, and finished 9th in the Scottish Jr. Open, as well as finishing 5th at US Nationals in 2007.
Additionally, Chad has recently re-passed his referee exam and officiates matches at Princeton University. In 2017 & 2018 he coached the Stuart middle school and high school squash teams. Chad has been invited to coach at top tournament training camps at Princeton University and Yale University.
"Chad brings energy, knowledge, and a love for the game."
BRUNA MARCHESI PETRILLO
Squash Pro
Bruna was born in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. She is an active PSA player and brings 5 years of coaching experience to the club.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Played 29 PSA tournaments and 33 matches.
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Highest World Ranking #98
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Italian National Team Captain and European Team Championships
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Head Junior Squash Coach at Dulwich Squash Club in London, UK
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Level 2 England Squash Coaching Certificate