04/05/2026
Road to Redemptrion
At 17, I faced a defining choice—representative squash or soccer. Both demanded the same weekends. I chose squash, and from that moment, I committed to the sport seriously.
Not long after, I was approached by Peter Sharples, who had been ranked number 5 in the world. He saw something in me and offered to coach me. He told me I had the potential to be top 5. That belief changed everything.
In 1989, I was accepted into a squash club in Switzerland, an opportunity that could have taken me further, but I chose to stay and support my mum and younger sisters. I went on to win my A-grade club championships, defeating strong players like Craig Brann and Matthew Hunter. Around that time, I was ranked 4 in NSW Under 19s, competing in A1 pennants on the Central Coast, A Grade in Newcastle, and State-level competitions at Thornleigh.
I also won the Australian Mixed Open Doubles and finished runner-up in the Men’s, partnering with Sophie Kelly. I was selected for the NSW Schools team that competed in Queensland—everything was pointing forward.
But behind the scenes, I was battling personal demons. I found alcohol, drugs, and distractions—what felt like an escape from unresolved trauma. By 19, squash had slipped behind partying. At 20, everything changed. I fell two stories from a ladder, shattering my heel and ankle and breaking my spine. That moment sent me down a dark path.
At 32, I made a decision just as powerful as the one at 17—I got clean and sober. I haven’t looked back since.
My squash brand is the result of decades of lived experience—on court, off court, and in building two successful squash centres from the ground up. I understand the game, the players, and the gap in the market.
Now, this brand is ready. The foundation is built. We’re seeking startup funding to bring it to life.
And when we do—watch what I create.
