Squash is the hook.
Education is the heart.

The Cincinnati Squash Academy is a sports & education nonprofit that seeks to create a transformative impact on a select group of motivated, underserved youth in the community.

MISSION:
To provide consistent opportunities and long-term support to economically and socially challenged Cincinnati youth (ages 9-25)
- Life-skills mentoring
- Academic tutoring
- Squash training
- Postsecondary services

VISION:
To help economically and socially disadvantaged youth become their best selves, so that they can live their best lives

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PHASE I (Academic & Fitness Explorations)
Ages 10-18 for grades 4-12

School year programming: Students attend our intensive after-school programming 3x per week. Each session includes one hour of squash training and one hour of academic support along with curriculum enrichment.

Summer programming: We host a camp and connect students to external summer opportunities.

Hear what the kids have to say about the program.

PHASE II (Postsecondary Pathways)
Ages 18-24

Students remain engaged with CSA in their postsecondary journeys (college, workforce development, the military, or a trade school).

CSA support includes emotional check-ins, on-site visits, scholarship gap funding, internship stipends, mentorship opportunities, etc.

PHASE III (Young Professionals)
Ages 20-25

We help facilitate professional development and leadership training through our network of support.

We hope to encourage these young adults to become leaders in their community as talented working professionals, engaged citizens, and possibly board members.

ARE THERE MORE URBAN SQUASH PROGRAMS OR JUST CINCY? 

We are affiliated with the Squash + Education Alliance, which oversees 20+ urban squash programs located throughout the country and five international affiliates. CSA launched in Fall 2014. 

Inch-wide, mile-deep...
That's our philosophy.

And that's how we ensure we're realizing our mission.

We find kids who are eager to work hard in the classroom and on the squash court. This isn't for everyone. But for those who have a passion for athletics and academics, this is a program that can change one's life.