While I was contemplating writing this post about the longevity of tennis players vs. squash players, I asked the folks at my club to name three professional tennis players. “Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic,” the answer came without hesitation.…
Earlier this year, I wrote a piece titled “Overheard at Club Meadowvale,” which captured the essence of some passionate discussions among members regarding the superiority of squash vs tennis. As a follow-up, I have added a few more one-liners to…
Over the holiday season, I decided to take some time off and travel to Asia – Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. The plan was to unplug — no blogs, podcasts, tweets, or Facebook posts — and smell the proverbial roses.…
If you are a tennis player who still uses the continental grip for groundstrokes, you likely have developed grip envy. I know I have. I am envious of players who generate heavy top-spin with ease using a semi-western or a…
Injuries are the bane of a squash player! If you have been playing squash long enough, you know what I mean. I am not talking about that time when you had to ice your shoulder because you ran into the…
My name is Brant Buckley and I am a USPTA certified Tennis Pro and a Blues musician. Nerve Damage Blues is my story about how a career-ending tennis injury changed my life. I am grateful to be walking again and…
Squash had just been denied a spot at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics when I wrote a post titled Nine Spectacular Squash Venues. At that time, kite-Surfing and Rugby Sevens were given the nod by the International Olympic…
If the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Ireland is Guinness beer, I am with you. Before visiting Dublin, my knowledge of Ireland was limited. I knew that the Republic of Ireland is an independent…
My flight from Toronto to Dublin is full. As I settle down into my seat, I notice that my co-passengers are predominantly white and middle-aged. It isn’t a typical transatlantic flight where you find an eclectic mix of travelers. Toronto’s…