12/23/2022
Happy Holidays to our MetroSquash friends and families! We hope the incoming new year brings much joy and health to all. Thank you to our partners who have cheered us on and supported us in 2022. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
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MetroSquash combines academic tutoring and squash instruction for students in the 5th grade through their post-secondary pursuits on the south side of Chicago.
12/19/2022
MetroSquash rang in the Holidays with two special celebrations in both Woodlawn and Evanston! We had student MCs who hosted the night, festive craft stations for students and families to enjoy, and we inducted new students into the program. Thanks to all who joined us!
12/16/2022
Team DRW took home the top prize in the 2022 MetroSquash Cup... Who will be crowned 2023 champions?
Save the date! The 2023 MetroSquash Cup will be April 14th and 15th. All interested players & sponsors should reach out to Jake Oher at [email protected] to sign up for the Cup.
2023 Cup Schedule:
Friday, April 14th (11am-6pm) - Doubles matches at the Racquet Club of Chicago.
Friday, April 14th (6pm-9pm) - Reception at the Racquet Club of Chicago
Saturday, April 15th (8am-4pm) - MetroSquash Cup at the Hussain MetroSquash Center
For more information, visit our Cup website: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/2023-metrosquash-cup
12/12/2022
Earlier this month, the US SQUASH Junior Gold Tournament took place at MetroSquash in partnership with the University Club of Chicago! The facility was lively with an action packed weekend while players competed for the big title and MetroSquash students volunteered as referees. Congratulations to all of the competitors!
12/05/2022
MetroSquash in the news! Evanston RoundTable featured a story on how MetroSquash’s unique pathway programming unlocks doors to academic and professional success.
Check out the full story here: https://evanstonroundtable.com/2022/11/28/metrosquash-squash-athletic-acacdemic-support/
11/30/2022
We are honored by your incredible support yesterday on ! It is a privilege to be part of the Chicago and Evanston communities where we champion hundreds of students every year. None of that would be possible without the dedicated members of our community - THANK YOU!
If you have not made your donation to MetroSquash, there is still time to have your donation matched!
Link to donate: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/general-donations-FY22/Donate
11/29/2022
Today is - a day dedicated to celebrating generosity. We need your help to continue to make a difference in the lives of our students and families across Chicago and Evanston. Each donation made today will be doubled thanks to a generous $50,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor.
We can’t express our thanks enough for your commitment. Join the movement and give!
Link to donate: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/general-donations-FY22/Donate
11/28/2022
Tomorrow is - will you help us create more meaningful opportunities for our students? Give now and have your impact doubled by an anonymous donor. All gifts from now through the end of the year are eligible for our $50,000 match!
Link to donate: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/general-donations-FY22/Donate
11/24/2022
Happy Thanksgiving from our MetroSquash family to yours! We hope you are able to spend it blissfully with family and friends!
11/22/2022
We are one week away from - give back and give thanks!
Please consider making a donation today so we can continue to expand our reach and impact more students across Chicagoland. Thanks to an anonymous donor, all donations made between today and December 31st will be matched up to $50,000!
Link to donate: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/general-donations-FY22/Donate
11/14/2022
We’re proud to announce that Laureus Sport for Good USA has granted funds to MetroSquash, as one of 41 organizations in Illinois that intentionally use sport as a tool for youth development!
Thank you to Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Representative Kam Buckner, and the other sponsors of this Bill for championing this important funding opportunity and helping to increase access and equity in youth sports.
Link to read more: www.laureususa.com/news/laureus-usa-announces-4m-to-sbyd-organizations-in-illinois
11/11/2022
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our 2022 MetroSquash Gala, it was a night to remember! Due to our generous MetroSquash community, the event raised over $501,162 which will go directly towards our pathway program for all MetroSquash students. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for such a special night in an adventurous venue filled with active lions and high energy.
We cannot thank our MetroSquash friends and family enough for all of the support. THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of our vendors who helped make our night spectacular. Special shout out to Trevor Brody Photography for capturing the night!
10/21/2022
A glimpse back at a previous Gala! We are just 2 weeks away from the big day. Bring your family and friends along for a night of celebration and reunion. Looking forward to making new memories at the Lincoln Park Zoo on November 3, 2022!
Purchase your tickets here: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/2022-gala
10/11/2022
Come join us for a Community Squash and Fitness Day on Saturday 10/22 from 11am-1pm at our Woodlawn location! You will experience a facility tour, learn about our program, play squash or participate in a workout session. Lunch will be provided to all participants!
Want to learn more about Community Squash and Fitness Day? Email Mary at [email protected].
10/06/2022
After seventeen years of leading MetroSquash from inception to success, David will step down as CEO in August 2023, and Janaé Meyer will become the organization’s CEO. This well-planned, thoughtful leadership transition reflects David’s deep commitment to MetroSquash. We are incredibly proud and pleased that Janaé, who embodies all the qualities that will ensure MetroSquash’s future success, will be our next CEO. She has served with distinction as Chief Program Officer for the past six years, which is any nonprofit’s most demanding job. She has been responsible for leading a team of talented professionals and building deep bonds with families and the community all while inspiring our students to incredible accomplishments.
We hope you will join us at our upcoming Gala on November 3, 2022, at the Lincoln Park Zoo to celebrate MetroSquash students and families, recognize David for his service, and welcome Janaé to her forthcoming new role.
Read the full Leadership Transition Letter here: https://conta.cc/3V7X3hF
Purchase Gala tickets here: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/2022-gala
10/05/2022
Buy your tickets today! Only 4 more weeks until the big event. Join us in celebrating our incredible MetroSquash students and their families on November 3rd at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Not only will this night be spent with each other, but we will also get a taste of living amongst the lions in the beautiful and newly renovated Lion House. Don't miss out!
Check out our live auction items!
Purchase your tickets & sponsorships HERE: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/2022-gala
09/30/2022
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Together, we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions that Hispanics and Latinos have made throughout our communities far and wide.
To learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month, please visit some resources below:
Library of Congress - https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
Smithsonian - https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/hispanic-heritage-month-resources
09/27/2022
Last week, 50 participants from Know Your Chicago stopped by MetroSquash as part of the "Game Changer Spotlight: How Youth Sports are Transforming Communities”. Guests learned about MetroSquash, watched a live squash demo, and received a tour of our facility!
Huge thanks to Know Your Chicago for including us in the experience, and for highlighting the work we do in our community!
Full story here: https://classicchicagomagazine.com/know-your-chicago-takes-flight/
09/23/2022
Happy Women’s Squash Week! Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers who came and supported this special week in squash programming at both Woodlawn and Evanston!
09/19/2022
September 17-24 is Women's Squash Week, which honors and promotes women's squash around the world. To celebrate, MetroSquash is hosting two in-person volunteer events at our Woodlawn and Evanston locations. If you are an experienced squash player, come get on court with us and be part of the movement! Email Katie Lawler at [email protected] to learn how you can sign up.
09/15/2022
Last month, seven of our students, Chrisopher, Bryant, Makyla, Kameron, Gabe, Mikael, and Kendall, traveled to Philadelphia at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center where they competed in the Squash and Education Alliance Alumni Nationals Tournament.
Congratulations to all, especially Kam and Makyla for taking home top prizes!
09/12/2022
MetroSquash on the move! Today is the first day that we held Evanston Academic Programming at our new location. To celebrate being in the new home base, students decorated the walls with collaborative classroom norms and positive affirmations.
We will miss our friends at Creative Coworking and are so thankful for the years of fantastic partnership. Squash programming will still be held at the McGaw YMCA - Evanston. Come visit our new Evanston home!
09/09/2022
Save the date! MetroSquash is hosting a Gala on November 3rd at the Lincoln Park Zoo in the newly renovated Lion House. We are looking forward to reuniting with you all and celebrating our incredible MetroSquash students and their families. Get your tickets today!
To purchase tickets or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click this link: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/2022-gala
09/08/2022
MetroSquash is taking applications for our after school program starting this fall. If you have students 5th - 11th grade, please encourage them to apply! MetroSquash offers Squash Sport Lessons, Homework Help, SAT Test Prep, College Application Support, and College Scholarships upon graduation.
Application Link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4627994
Questions about MetroSquash and our tryout date? Email [email protected].
09/06/2022
We're hiring! MetroSquash is looking for new staff members to join the team. Check out the open positions. More positions available on our website: https://metrosquash.org/careers/
Have questions or want to apply to our open positions? Email [email protected]!
08/11/2022
The 2nd annual Golfing for Graduates Event was an all around success! MetroSquash is grateful to all of the players, sponsors and volunteers who came out to support our 2022 middle school, high school, and college graduates. Congratulations to our winning foursome, Brian, Mathew, Paresh, and Michael!
Thank you Trevor Brody Photography for capturing such a special day.
08/05/2022
Our 2nd Annual Golfing for Graduates Event is just 3 days away! We can’t wait to celebrate our 2022 MetroSquash graduates on the course.
Can’t make it to the event but still want to show your support? All are welcome to participate in the raffle. Winners will be drawn on Monday, and you do not have to be present to win. Don’t miss out on a chance to score these incredible packages!
Buy raffle tickets here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/golfingforgraduates22
07/20/2022
Welcome to the World Games! Four of our MetroSquash students, Heaven, Jalisa, Nelly, and Ximena, attended the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, AL to watch a variety of global sports, including squash.
Surrounded by our friends from 5 other SEA programs, students also explored the The University of Alabama, played many games on campus, enjoyed soul food, and got to meet squash semifinalists - Miguel Rodriguez (COL) and Dimitri Steinmann (SUI). To top off the trip, students also visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and The Legacy Museum.
We can't thank Squash and Education Alliance and World Squash Federation enough for inviting us along to the The World Games 2022 Birmingham!
07/08/2022
It’s clean up day!! Massive thank you to Fifth Century Partners for dedicating 3 hours of their Friday to help clean our courts and play squash with our students. We have the best partners!
06/30/2022
MetroSquash is proud to be the official charity partner of the Windy City Open presented by the Walter Family! Earlier today, Tournament Chair John Zabriskie and University Club Athletic Director John Flanigan presented MetroSquash with a generous donation in support of our students. Thank you to Mark and Kim Walter, the Windy City Open Committee as well as the University Club of Chicago for the incredible support.
This partnership creates meaningful opportunities for our students and we are looking forward to the World Championships in Chicago May 2023!
06/24/2022
Celebrating more MetroSquash graduations! Congratulations to the following graduates who recently completed their college journeys:
Na'imah - Graduated from Smith College, majored in Government, started MetroSquash in 6th grade
Kayland - Graduated from Spelman College, majored in International Studies, started MetroSquash in 5th grade
Kayla - Graduated from DePaul University, majored in Psychology, started MetroSquash in 6th grade
Makyla - Graduated from St. Lawrence University, majored in Sociology, started MetroSquash in 6th grade
06/22/2022
Happy Pride Month! This month and every month, MetroSquash continues working to create an inclusive and supportive environment for diverse students, staff, volunteers, and partners.
Check out this link to see what pride events are happening in your area this month: https://www.timeout.com/chicago/lgbt/pride-parade-and-more-major-gay-events-for-pride-month
06/19/2022
Today MetroSquash honors . As an organization, we are proud to currently serve a student community that is over 93% Black. Our facility will be closed tomorrow, June 20th in observance of the holiday.
Below you can find a link which provides the history of Juneteenth: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth #:~:text=Freedom%20finally%20came%20on%20June,newly%20freed%20people%20in%20Texas
06/16/2022
to last month’s MetroSquash Cup! New photos are in and it is bringing back all of the great memories. Already anticipating next year’s cup!
06/15/2022
Congrats to the grads! MetroSquash is so proud of our 12 high school graduates. These students are headed to start their college journeys in the fall and we can’t wait to see where they go!
Check out the photos from our Senior Signing Day 2022…
06/13/2022
It’s day 1 of Evanston summer programming and we are having a blast! This summer, students will participate in squash, academic, and wellness activities for 4 weeks.
If you are in the Evanston neighborhood and would like to volunteer, email Katie Lawler at [email protected]!
06/06/2022
Save the date! Our 2nd annual Golfing for Graduates event will be held Monday, August 8th at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest. Join us in supporting our 2022 middle school, high school, and college graduates. This event supports MetroSquash's long-term pathway program.
Follow this link to register and learn more about the event: https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/golfingforgraduates2022
05/31/2022
MetroSquash Woodlawn launched a Career Speaker Series where we introduced talented professionals from a range of fields to speak with our students regarding their careers and pathways to success! Students learned about eclectic roles and how they can turn their passions into thriving careers. Massive thank you to our guest speakers!
Romonia Brown- Bell - Development/ Behavioral Therapist
Mike Lingo - Chef & Sr. Manager of Menu Innovation at McDonald's
Robbie Curry - Professional Educator/ CEO of The MARCUS Literacy Project Inc.
Jeremy Jones - Training Producer at World of Whirlpool
05/27/2022
Congrats to our two Connecticut College grads - Liliana Vasquez and Elijah Hamilton! Lili, MetroSquash student since 5th grade, now heading to LA to work with City Year. Elijah Hamilton, MetroSquash student since 6th grade, now returning to Chicago to work in Private Wealth Management with UBS.
Congratulations to Lili, Elijah, and their families! And thanks to Coach Mike MacDonald for being such a great advocate and supporter of all our students!
05/27/2022
Thank you for making time to visit. It was a worthwhile event and we’re glad you came out to support.
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MetroSquash 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala
Check out our promo trailer here, and don't forget to tune in to our MetroSquash's 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala on Thursday October 22nd, at 6pm CST! To view of donate please visit metrosquash.org/gala.
Coach Julie Home Work out
Making Our Mark (Virtually): Who needs workout equipment when you can use the furniture in your own home? With a parent's permission, you can use a chair, a coffee table, the wall or floor to complete workouts at home. Join our Manager of Squash & Fitness, Julie during her workout using her coffee table, be safe and GET PERMISSION! Happy last day of Nutrition Week!
Fitness Coach Tarina and Nephew Push-Up Challenge
Making Our Mark (Virtually): Sometimes it's okay to have an unhealthy snack once in a while, it's always a good incentive to earn it with a good workout! Join our Fitness Manager, Tarina and her nephew Jayden as they complete 10 push ups. For every 5 push ups they rewarded themselves with a favorite snack. Let us know in the comments below what your favorite cheat snack is?
2019 Woodlawn Summer Camp
The 2019 MetroSquash Cup is in full swing 🤩
The 2019 MetroSquash Cup
To celebrate our college graduates entering the workforce, the theme for this year’s MetroSquash Cup is first job/career! We work hard but also play hard – watch this promo video that embodies the spirit of the Cup featuring MetroSquash Student David Cutts, Board Member Khurram Hussain, and Auxiliary Board President Emilie Kraft. How many squash puns can you identify? Donate Today and support a model that works! https://www.classy.org/campaign/4th-annual-metrosquash-cup-2019/c222067
Jamya's closing remarks
Career Conversations series at MetroSquash - Woodlawn
MetroSquash students at Bulls Game!
We were even featured on the big screen! #WBCares
MetroSquash student Sherly is mentioned on GMA
Sherly Francois is clearly enjoying her internship at Good Morning America. How exciting!
What a turn out! #yearendcelebration
Happy Tuesday everyone
We were very excited to catch up with MetroSquash alum Keshawn Idris yesterday, when he came to pick up his younger sister Aniya, who is currently a MetroSquash 6th grader! #squashislife #metrosquashfamily
MetroSquash 2017 - First College Graduates
Listen to Keshawn's, Marylyn's, and Precious' MetroSquash journey- our first college graduates! It is incredible to see the program come full circle after 12 years of transformative programming.
This past weekend, MetroSquash students travelled to Cincinnati for the Cincinnati Squash Academy Invitational.... needless to say, they had a blast singing along in the car!
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Week 3 of the MetroSquash Summer Camp is well underway! MetroSquash students participated in different kinds of exercises and drills during their squash and fitness session!
This weekend MetroSquash Mentors & Mentees got together for a little bit of WhirlyBall. What is WhirlyBall you may ask? See it in action below. Check out the pictures from the event this weekend on our picasa page here: https://picasaweb.google.com/103284344161875025397/MentorEventWhirlyball?noredirect=1
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MetroSquash’s ultimate goal is to help our students become healthy adults with economic and social stability. Since our founding in 2005, we have worked to help our students succeed both on and off the court. Our proven model continues to strengthen as the 2019-2020 school year brings our fourth class of college graduates. This past year we served over 400 students.
MetroSquash serves students from 5th grade through college graduation. Student dedicate a minimum of 10 hours per week to the program and their time is equally divided between academic support and the sport of squash.
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Hello Noble Alumni Career Office!
MetroSquash is hiring for a High School Coordinator. This person gets to work with our 11th and 12th grade students on postsecondary planning and accessing, as well as our college first years on postsecondary transition success. Let me know if you have any questions or wish to apply! Please share with my fellow alumni.
MetroSquash is hiring for a High School Coordinator. This person gets to work with our 11th and 12th grade students on postsecondary planning and accessing, as well as our college first years on postsecondary transition success. Let me know if you have any questions or wish to apply! Please share with my fellow alumni.
MetroSquash combines academic support, competitive squash, and enrichment opportunities to empower students! Learn how you can get involved.
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Arlen Specter US Squash Center STREETSQUASH Portland Community Squash Access Youth Academy Atlanta Community Squash MetroSquash Newport County YMCA Urban Squash Cleveland
Our MetroSquash Program was able to spend the day at Topgolf this past weekend thanks to funds from The Akesh Experience! For most of the Littles, this was their first time getting the chance to swing a golf club, and they can't wait to go back. A new match was also able to meet for the first time in-person making this event extra special. To learn more about The Akesh Experience and how to contribute, head to bbbschgo.org/akesh. Thank you to the Akesh Experience donors for continuing to make new amazing memories for our matches!
Great to see the Dunlop Squash Chuck-A-Ball Challenge in full swing at the University Club of Chicago 🙌
All proceeds go to the Squash - PSA Foundation & MetroSquash, while the lucky winner gets a signed Dunlop Sonic Core Power racket signed by a player ✍️
All proceeds go to the Squash - PSA Foundation & MetroSquash, while the lucky winner gets a signed Dunlop Sonic Core Power racket signed by a player ✍️
Do you have any squash courts inside your actual S Cottage Grove venue? If so, how many please? Thanks!
Chicago's MetroSquash is the fifth facility to be accredited as an official US Squash Community Affiliate. Metrosquash joins as the second Regional level Community Affiliate – the highest tier – as more facilities prioritize broader access to squash with the support and encouragement of US Squash.
🗣 "We’ve always been about creating access to the game and using it as a vehicle to expand opportunity. Being a part of the Community Affiliate Network and working with US Squash allows us to amplify everything we do. We want to increase access to allow more people from the community to interact with us at the center. That’s going to support our core mission, which is to serve Chicago youth. The more the community knows about us, and the more the community feels welcome in our facilities, that’s going to make so many more youth want to come and have a life-changing experience through MetroSquash programming and the sport of squash.”-David Kay, MetroSquash CEO
📰: https://ussquash.org/2021/04/chicagos-metrosquash-joins-community-affiliate-network/
🗣 "We’ve always been about creating access to the game and using it as a vehicle to expand opportunity. Being a part of the Community Affiliate Network and working with US Squash allows us to amplify everything we do. We want to increase access to allow more people from the community to interact with us at the center. That’s going to support our core mission, which is to serve Chicago youth. The more the community knows about us, and the more the community feels welcome in our facilities, that’s going to make so many more youth want to come and have a life-changing experience through MetroSquash programming and the sport of squash.”-David Kay, MetroSquash CEO
📰: https://ussquash.org/2021/04/chicagos-metrosquash-joins-community-affiliate-network/
Phenomenal Staff Highlights! Over the summer, Kirina and Marnee led 6 weeks of virtual summer programming for 36 students. Though online, students received enrichment kits that included their squash racquets, yoga mats, resistance bands, notebooks, art supplies, STEM supplies, and books. Each of the weeks was themed and allowed the students to connect with their MetroSquash teammates while learning something new. Kirina and Marnee also remained committed to supporting our students' families by connecting with them weekly to check-in on their wellness and the need for support!
Over the past month, we’ve received some fantastic submissions for our Academic Contest, . We challenged students across the network to create a zine about life in quarantine, what has been hard, what has brought joy, what they’ve learned, and what they look forward to doing when this period ends.
We’re excited to announce our winners of the challenge and share their submissions!
First up is our third place winner Yolanda, a seventh grader from MetroSquash. Congratulations, Yolanda!
Our second and first place zines will be shared later this week. Stay tuned.
We’re excited to announce our winners of the challenge and share their submissions!
First up is our third place winner Yolanda, a seventh grader from MetroSquash. Congratulations, Yolanda!
Our second and first place zines will be shared later this week. Stay tuned.
Chicagoland lost a local legend.
This month, SEA launched a new academic challenge, . Now through May 31st, we are accepting student submissions for May's challenge to create your own zine (all students) or write a graduation speech for the Class of 2020 (HS seniors only). Shout out to MetroSquash who worked on their zines together. We are excited to see the creative submissions you come up with!!
It's time for another ! This week, we have MetroSquash's Coach Tron demonstrating our plank with a toss challenge. Grab a squash ball or any object you have handy, get in a high plank position, and toss the ball back and forth.
The member program with the highest number of participants will receive a prize from SEA, and the participant with the highest number of tosses will get a special shoutout on social media! Can you beat Tron's 49 tosses?
Remember to send us your video submissions in a direct message with your first name and your member program by Monday, May 25th at midnight.
The member program with the highest number of participants will receive a prize from SEA, and the participant with the highest number of tosses will get a special shoutout on social media! Can you beat Tron's 49 tosses?
Remember to send us your video submissions in a direct message with your first name and your member program by Monday, May 25th at midnight.
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