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Team Info
Squash - Boys' Varsity
Overview
Overview
2nd in the USA, 2010-11
New England Champion, 2011
5th in the USA, 2009-10
5th in the USA, 2006-07
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Squash has existed at Taft since 1972, and, since its inception, it has always been one of the most popular sports at the school. As a result of this popularity and the dedication of several experienced coaches, the program has grown each year and now boasts three competitive boys' teams and a large group of enthusiastic intramural players.
Taft Squash strives to develop lifelong players who will leave Taft with a strong grasp of the fundamentals and a love for the sport. Further, Taft squash players are continuing their careers at the collegiate level and beyond. Our players have represented Trinity, Amherst, Tufts, Bates, Middlebury, and a host of other schools.
Taft has always occupied a place amongst the squash elite. Founder’s League competition began in 1985, and since that time Taft has been crowned Founder’s League Champion 19 times, most recently in 2011. This includes a streak of 14 straight years from 1993-2006. During this time, Taft was also New England Champion six times, most recently in 2011.
Schedule
Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Advantage | Type | Details | Result | Score | Status |
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vs.
Hotchkiss School
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Hopkins School | Away | Details | Loss | 3-4 | ||
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Trinity-Pawling School
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Home | Details | Win | 7-0 | |||
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vs.
Avon Old Farms School
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Home | Details | Win | 7-0 | |||
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vs.
Phillips Academy at Andover
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Choate Rosemary Hall | Away | Details | Win | 7-0 | ||
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Choate Rosemary Hall
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Home | Details | Win | 6-1 | |||
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The Berkshire School
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Home | Details | Win | 7-0 | |||
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Salisbury School
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Salisbury School | Away | Details | POSTPONED: Postponed | |||
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Kent School
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Home | Details | POSTPONED: Postponed | ||||
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vs.
Brunswick School
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Home | Details | Loss | 2-5 | |||
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vs.
Loomis Chaffee School
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Loomis Chaffee School | Away | Details | ||||
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Hopkins School
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Hopkins School | Away | Details | ||||
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vs.
Kent School
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Home | Details | |||||
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vs.
Deerfield Academy
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Deerfield Academy | Away | Details | ||||
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vs.
New Englands
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All Day
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Phillips Exeter Academy | Away | Details | ||||
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vs.
New Englands
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All Day
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Phillips Exeter Academy | Away | Details | ||||
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vs.
Westminster School
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All Day
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Westminster School | Away | Details | ||||
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vs.
Squash Nationals
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All Day
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Squash Nationals | Away | Details | ||||
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Squash Nationals
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All Day
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Squash Nationals | Away | Details |
Roster
Coaches
Coaches
About Head Coach Sachika Balvani '12
Originally from Mumbai, India, Sachika came to Taft after an exceptional Juniors career, where she was the 3-time Indian National Champion, and finished in the Top 4 of the Asian Championship. At Taft, she was an exceptional scholar-athlete where she was twice crowned the New England Individual Champion.
Sachika attended Trinity College (CT), where she was named to the NESCAC All-Academic Team. Sachika was a standout scholar-athlete on their perennially top-ranked squash team. During her career, Sachika achieved an overall individual record of 55–11, and was a member of the 2014 National Championship team.
Following her graduation from Trinity, Sachika has enjoyed a successful professional playing career on the PSA World Tour, attaining her highest world ranking of #115 in November of 2020. She finished in the Top 4 at the Indian Nationals in 2018, and again in the Top 4 at the Pacific Toyota Cairns International in 2021. Sachika has also served as a coach at various clubs both domestically, and in India.
As a graduate of Taft, Sachika has a deep love and appreciation for the work that we do here. She knows what it means to meet high academic standards, to balance studies and extracurriculars, to carry oneself with kindness and integrity, and the importance of developing close relationships with teachers, coaches, and advisors. Her commitment to service and fellowship align with Taft’s mission to educate the whole student and we welcome her back to the Taft Community.
