COACHes and STAFF
Originally from France, Stephan began working with players at START in late 2018. He played professionally and reached Top 40 in the world, representing Italy. He has trained with some of France's best players and coaches. Before START, Stephan was successful coach in Ukraine. He specialises in squash-specific movement, fitness and technique.
Ritwik Bhattacharya
FOUNDER, HEAD COACH
Ritwik is one of India's most successful squash players, having been India #1 for 5 years. He also reached Top 40 in the world, becoming the first Indian to break into the World Top 50. He has trained under the world's best coaches, including Neil Harvey in England. He has also trained in Egypt and Australia along with the world's best players. He retired from professional squash in 2010. At START, he specialises in technique, tactics, match prep and mental training.
Stephan Galifi
HEAD COACH
Mihir is an excellent and highly experienced yoga instructor, and has worked with us since 2018. He is the founder of Jogashala and has already hosted a few Squash + Yoga camps at START, which have been very beneficial for all players, mentally and physically. Mihir made sure we always have some helpful yoga equipment- we have aerial yoga ropes overlooking the lake!
TEAM
Karan Sharma
Fitness, Boxing & BarkBeat
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Suraj Mishra
Fitness Coach
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Sqn Ldr Kumar Gaurav
Head of Admin
Sachika Irshwin Balvani
Volunteer/Media
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Kunal Singh
Squash Pro
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Janet Vidhi
Squash Pro
Ritwik Bhattacharya
Sridhar Gorthi
Sheela Trivedi
Pia Trivedi
BOARD OF
ADVISORS
Munish Makhija
Ashish Singh Tyagi
Mrs. Ranee Bhattacharya
Raj Arora