Drexel Squash

The Drexel Squash Club is an official athletic organization at Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA. The club consists of roughly 30 undergraduate, graduate and doctorate students, all of whom are dedicated squash players. Of the undergraduate club members, the top nine compete in the collegiate circuit, comprising the Drexel Squash Team. The Dragon's five home squash courts are located in the John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center on 33rd and Market Streets. Additional international courts are currently being erected in the new health center annex, with a June 2009 anticipated date of completion.
The team also practices at the University of Pennsylvania Ringe Squash Courts.
History
Founded in 2005 by Evan Cyrkin & Justin Burkholder, the Drexel Squash Club has fathered a strong team competing in the intercollegiate circuit as well as the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association. The purpose of the club was to form a platform for all squash enthusiasts at Drexel University to play competitively and build forever-lasting friendships along the way. The club received an overwhelming response, with membership continuing to swell. Since inception the Drexel Squash program has been hugely successful. At the close of the team's second year of competitive play, they finished 35th in the national rankings at the Men's National Intercollegiate Championships held at Harvard University.
The team has strong ties with SquashSmarts, a nonprofit organization providing academic tutoring and squash coaching to urban students who otherwise would not have had the opportunity due to potential socioeconomic barriers. The members of the Drexel Squash community volunteer weekly with the SquashSmarts students.
The newly established women's squash team has proven to be stiff competition for their opponents, competing in their first tournament last February at Princeton University.
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Performance
The team's ranking continues to improve in the 2008-2009 season- currently at #34- as the Drexel Dragons continue to defeat long established, high ranking varsity and club programs. The team plans to compete in the SESRA invitational from 1/23-1/25 in Alanta, GA, and for the third consecutive year in the College Squash Association Championships, this year being held at Princeton University from 2/20-2/22.
2008-2009 Team Roster
1. Yash Shah-former Junior Indian National #3
2. Ali Rehemtulla- Tanzanian National competitor
3. Auritro Chatterjee- former Junior Indian National #2
4. Evan Mann Cyrkin- captain, former Argentenian National competitor
5. Justin Burkholder- captain, former Blue Bell Junior champion
6. Cockshay Singh- voted most likely to wear a synthetic shirt to practice
7. Jonathon Rositano- winner of "best eyes" superlative in high school yearbook
8. Robert Steidle- 1999 Philadelphia Country Club junior paddle tennis champion
9. Adam Ryan- voted worst place of upbringing
10. Christian "the herp" O'Connor- sub
11. Kevin Rose- sub
12. Stefan Chavez Gagliano- Team Manager
13. Amey Khanolkar- Chief Website Editor
Sponsorship
After its initial success, the Drexel Squash Club received immediate sponsorship from Prince Sports, a squash merchandise manufacturer which provides equipment to the likes of Former World #1 Peter Nicol, and Sarah Fitzgerald. Prince provided the Drexel Squash Club with all necessary squash apparel for their initial two seasons. Prior to the 2008-2009 season, the team switched to an exclusive Harrow Sports sponsorship.
Coach and Physical Trainer
The Drexel Squash Team is coached by Gregory Park.
Also, Dan Bell assists the team with conditioning exercises and strength training. Dan Bell is the President of the Drexel Triathlon Club and holds a certification in Group Exercise through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.
Mascot and logo
The mascot of the team is a Drexel Dragon named Mario the Magnificent.

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