Train Hard Work Smarter

Nicole Bunyan (Squashletic)

This is the podcast for squash players who want to level up their training and improve their game! Whether you're a tournament-playing junior, competitive club player, aspiring amateur, or college/pro athlete, this show will help you navigate your training so you can train smarter- not just harder! About Nicole: I'm a certified personal trainer, professional squash player, and Princeton grad '15. When I'm not training or working on Squashletic, you can find me geeking out on WWII documentaries or watching a cheesy romcom in my "groutfit" (aka all-grey sweatsuit!).

  1. VOR 4 TAGEN

    13. High Performance in Masters Squash & in Life with Katherine Lynch

    How do you return to elite-level performance as a Masters squash player after an Achilles tear, 2 childbirths, and a knee surgery? In this episode, Katherine shares her framework for optimizing her lifestyle for high performance- on and off the court . What's most impressive is Katherine's mindset. She embraces a data-driven approach that prioritizes recovery, nutrition, and productivity to stay competitive at the highest levels of Masters squash. Key Highlights: The Injury Comeback: Prioritizing rehab and patience after major injury and pregnancy. The Health-Productivity Link: How physical optimization translates into better focus and output in daily life. Nutrition: Using tracking as a tool for longevity rather than restriction. Resources Mentioned: Get a free trial to the Squashletic App Subscribe to my Substack

    1 Std. 4 Min.

  2. 16. MÄRZ

    12. The Skill of Adaptability and the Art of Learning with Graeme Williams

    Graeme Williams is one of the most underrated minds in squash. His dedication to the craft of coaching, his humble nature, and genuine care for his students makes him a true gem in the coaching world, and I feel lucky to be under his tutelage! Graeme has coached the Canadian National team for several years (at the Pan Am Games, World Team Championships, and Commonwealth Games), built a full junior and adult program from the ground up in Windsor, Ontario, and was most recently the Head Professional at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. He now coaches privately for a family, assistant coaches for the Princeton University women's varsity team, while also working with several pro players such as myself (World #48), Olivia Weaver (US No 1 and World #4), Marina Stefanoni (World #19), Malak Khafagy (Penn #1 and World #20), and Alina Bushma (World #53). In this episode, we discuss: the art of coachingthe importance of challenges and competition in practicewhat "skill" really is... and so much more! Have a listen, and let me know what you think in the comments! --- Links and Resources: Squashletic App (Online Training Academy) Free Trial My Substack Follow me on Instagram

    1 Std. 22 Min.

  3. 13. MÄRZ

    11. From Losing in 5 to Winning in 5: My Mental Strategies for the Australian Open 2025

    Mental strategies that helped me go from losing in 5 to winning in 5 within 1 week After a heartbreaking 5-game loss in Vancouver, I had exactly one week and a 14-hour flight to Brisbane to figure out how to reset. In this episode, I break down the tactical and mental shifts that allowed me to avenge my performance and find a win in the humid, high-pressure environment of the Australian Open. Key Highlights Outcome Thinking vs. Performance Goals: How "outcome thinking" almost cost me the matchThe Power of One Word: The specific word I used as a mental anchor between high pressure ralliesThe Self-Coaching Sheet: How to be your own coach when you’re on the road solo.Bouncy Conditions: Tactical adjustments for hot, humid courts Links & Resources: Looking for workouts and programs to improve your squash fitness & overall training? Check out my training app with a free trial!Prefer to read? Follow me on Substack!Follow me on Instagram @squashletic

    14 Min.

  4. 01.10.2025

    10. Mental Takeaways from a 5 Game Loss

    In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a 5 game loss & the post-match reflections from the Richardson Wealth Vancouver Lawn Open, back in March 2025. I originally recorded this episode in the springtime, but I am just releasing it now. Although it is delayed, I think the lessons from this experience are valuable and timeless. This match stung, but it forced me to reflect more thoroughly and make some changes in a short period of time for my following tournament. Links & Resources Squashletic Training App My Website

    18 Min.

  5. 11.04.2025

    9. Q&A: Recovery, Anticipation & Awareness, Cross Training for Masters Athletes

    In this recorded Zoom Q&A, we went over: Recovery (after surgery, after evening matches) Watching the ball & timing Awareness & adjusting to your opponent Reframing discouragement How to use ghosting for technique (not just fitness) Adding in cross-training as a masters athlete Links & Resources: Check out the Squashletic App Join the Squashletic Training Academy (online training membership hosted in the Squashletic App) My Website

    59 Min.

  6. 02.09.2024

    8. Training Mindset & Overcoming Obstacles with Gina Kennedy

    This episode features Gina Kennedy- the top ranked Englishwoman on the PSA World Tour, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, and self-proclaimed training fanatic.  Highlights from this episode: How teenage Gina differed massively from her persona as a professional squash player How Gina’s ongoing struggle with ulcerative colitis has affected her squash career How Gina is trying to reframe and readjust her mindset around training volume to allow for a longer career Follow Gina on Instagram Follow Squashletic on Instagram If you enjoyed it, please rate the show, write a review, and/or share it with a friend whom you think might benefit from this episode.

    50 Min.

  7. 13.07.2023

    7. 3 Simple Habits to Get Out of a Slump and Back on Track

    Finding yourself in a bit of a slump recently? This can easily happen when we're dragged out of our normal routine, whether that's in the off-season, on vacation, or life has simply got in the way. In this super short episode, I'm sharing 3 of my simplest & best tips that I personally use to get back on "track", and regain momentum. Whether you need to kickstart your training, nutrition, or overall productivity, I find that these 3 habits help set me on a positive trajectory right away. You don't need any fancy equipment, an app, or anything at all besides yourself and a willingness to commit. At first, the ever popular 14-day "quick fixes" or 30-day challenges seem like a good idea for massive habit change, but they often become unsustainable once the motivation fizzles or life gets busy. These 3 habits are so simple, you may have overlooked their effectiveness. But let's not forget- the fundamentals never change :). --- Squash Camp Fitness If you're a coach who is looking to save time and take your students through effective, well-planned fitness sessions, this program is for you. Click here to check it out, and use the code PODCAST to save $30 off the price of the program! Enjoy! Apply for 1:1 coaching Do you need a bit (or a lot!) of structure and accountability to reach your squash goals? That's exactly what my customized online coaching is for! Learn more about 1:1 coaching here HERE.

    11 Min.

  8. 22.06.2023

    6. Navigating the Off-Season as a Junior, College, or Pro Squash Player

    In this episode, I'm giving you a high level overview of the off-season period, including: the 3 major phases of the off-season and what to prioritize in each of them the rough off-season timelines for a junior, college, and pro player my own experiences from the last 15 years as a junior/college/pro squash player, and some takeaways from my clients Mentioned in this episode: SQUASH CAMP FITNESS If you're a coach who is going to be busy running camps this summer or season, and you're tired of making up or reusing the same workouts over and over again, check out this step by step blueprint which give you instant access to over 30 sessions that you can use with your students! PROGRAMS Squashletic Training Membership Looking to improve your squash fitness? Whether you need to become more mobile & flexible, get stronger, last longer in rallies, or move more efficiently, I've got you covered inside the Squashletic Training Membership. Learn more and try it out for FREE for 7 days! Squash Mobility⁠ This collection has over 20 sessions to help your muscles & joints feel better, so you can play more and recover better! ⁠Lunge Like a Legend⁠ My signature program that dives deep into 4 different physical aspects needed for better squash movement: mobility, strength & stability, core engagement & power, and footwork! Get $50 off the full price of the program by applying the code PODCAST at checkout. Code is case sensitive! -- FREE STUFF Want to get ⁠free squash tips⁠ sent straight to your inbox every week? Join over 700 other squash geeks and sign up for my Best of 3 weekly newsletter, where every Thursday you'll receive 1 technical/tactical tip, 1 fitness tip, and 1 mental tip. Sign up for the Best of 3 ⁠HERE⁠!

    30 Min.
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This is the podcast for squash players who want to level up their training and improve their game! Whether you're a tournament-playing junior, competitive club player, aspiring amateur, or college/pro athlete, this show will help you navigate your training so you can train smarter- not just harder! About Nicole: I'm a certified personal trainer, professional squash player, and Princeton grad '15. When I'm not training or working on Squashletic, you can find me geeking out on WWII documentaries or watching a cheesy romcom in my "groutfit" (aka all-grey sweatsuit!).

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  • Erstellt von
    Nicole Bunyan (Squashletic)
  • Jahre aktiv
    2023 - 2026
  • Folgen
    13
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