Squash is such an amazing and truly exhilarating sport and is played by millions of people from all over the world. It is one of the quickest ways to get yourself super fit in a very short period of time and it is one of the greatest tests of your strength, agility, power, speed, balance, flexibility and will to win. It is fast and furious and can blast fat like you would not believe.
I have been playing for many years and have had some memorable tournament wins in very challenging situations and against Elite level squash players, many of whom were at the time or went on to become Professional players (including my main training partner who went on to become World ranked 50).
I too could have played on the Professional Squash circuit but times were different for me back then and instead I chose to embark upon a career that has now served me very well. However, I do fondly remember those poignant days where I would play 2 squash tournaments every month competing in up to 6 gruelling matches all on 1 day from the 1st round all the way to the final...they were fun times.
I recently got my trophy tally up to over 65 squash trophies by adding 2 cheeky Racketball tournament wins for 2 years running in the BA club tournament which was a laugh.
I now compete regularly on the Masters tournament circuit all over the UK and my objective is to play Squash for England in the Masters age categories and I am working hard towards that goal each and every year...
My main focus now is passing on my knowledge to my kids & they are all playing to a very good level on the Junior Squash circuit. We are on court 3 times per week and we always have a good laugh along with the serious training. They have all been very successful thus far winning tournaments and have finished as winners and runner up on many occasions. I am blessed that they continue to enjoy the game as passionately as I do...
I have been playing for many years and have had some memorable tournament wins in very challenging situations and against Elite level squash players, many of whom were at the time or went on to become Professional players (including my main training partner who went on to become World ranked 50).
I too could have played on the Professional Squash circuit but times were different for me back then and instead I chose to embark upon a career that has now served me very well. However, I do fondly remember those poignant days where I would play 2 squash tournaments every month competing in up to 6 gruelling matches all on 1 day from the 1st round all the way to the final...they were fun times.
I recently got my trophy tally up to over 65 squash trophies by adding 2 cheeky Racketball tournament wins for 2 years running in the BA club tournament which was a laugh.
I now compete regularly on the Masters tournament circuit all over the UK and my objective is to play Squash for England in the Masters age categories and I am working hard towards that goal each and every year...
My main focus now is passing on my knowledge to my kids & they are all playing to a very good level on the Junior Squash circuit. We are on court 3 times per week and we always have a good laugh along with the serious training. They have all been very successful thus far winning tournaments and have finished as winners and runner up on many occasions. I am blessed that they continue to enjoy the game as passionately as I do...
Sponsorship enquiries
We are always looking for Sponsors to join the team and would love to hear from you if you are looking to offer sponsorship & support the kids reach the very highest echelons of Professional Squash.
Please feel free to drop me an email to - sonnykalar@hotmail.com
We are always looking for Sponsors to join the team and would love to hear from you if you are looking to offer sponsorship & support the kids reach the very highest echelons of Professional Squash.
Please feel free to drop me an email to - sonnykalar@hotmail.com
Squash training video - 2014.
Squash training video - 2015
Squash training video - 2016
Tournament snippets...
SEP - DEC (2015)
What an amazing day for the kids at the Berkshire County Championships;
UNDER 11's - Dylan (at 7yrs old) actually got to the final and finished RUNNER UP.
UNDER 13 - Danni WON & beat everyone to scoop the trophy.
UNDER 15 - Danni ALSO stepped up and played in this age category and WON, therefore making history by being a DOUBLE BERKSHIRE CHAMPION!
UNDER 17 - Jasmin defended her title from last year and WON after beating none other than Danni in the final who rather sadistically stepped up and beat everyone to face her sister in a pulsating final. (I have now reduced Danni's Weetabix intake to just 2 a day...the little mite is on fire...3 finals in one tournament is surreal...). In addition to the victories the media coverage has been wonderful from several local papers, school newsletters, England Squash acknowledgement and a local leisure centre all running articles on them. It is lovely to see such positivity and encouragement.
Dylan is the Regional County Champion (across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Bucks, Berkshire and Oxfordshire) in the Under 9 Tournament - Well done little fella and a very proud day. He also finished in a good position in the Under 11 contest.
Jasmin and Danni both won 2 matches and lost 1 and finished well. Great and exciting matches overall and especially Dylan's pulsating victory in the Under 9 final where he won 13 - 11 in the fifth game, talk about going down to the wire...
Danni wins an Under 15 tournament with a great display.
The kids perform sublimely at the Redbridge Tournament...
Jasmin WINS the Under 17 girls tournament without dropping a game or a match.
Danni WINS the Under 13 girls tournament again without dropping a game or a match. Well played girls!
Dylan finishes 3rd in the boys Under 11 out of a strong field of 10 boys, only losing 1 match and winning 5 matches.
SEP - DEC (2015)
What an amazing day for the kids at the Berkshire County Championships;
UNDER 11's - Dylan (at 7yrs old) actually got to the final and finished RUNNER UP.
UNDER 13 - Danni WON & beat everyone to scoop the trophy.
UNDER 15 - Danni ALSO stepped up and played in this age category and WON, therefore making history by being a DOUBLE BERKSHIRE CHAMPION!
UNDER 17 - Jasmin defended her title from last year and WON after beating none other than Danni in the final who rather sadistically stepped up and beat everyone to face her sister in a pulsating final. (I have now reduced Danni's Weetabix intake to just 2 a day...the little mite is on fire...3 finals in one tournament is surreal...). In addition to the victories the media coverage has been wonderful from several local papers, school newsletters, England Squash acknowledgement and a local leisure centre all running articles on them. It is lovely to see such positivity and encouragement.
Dylan is the Regional County Champion (across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Bucks, Berkshire and Oxfordshire) in the Under 9 Tournament - Well done little fella and a very proud day. He also finished in a good position in the Under 11 contest.
Jasmin and Danni both won 2 matches and lost 1 and finished well. Great and exciting matches overall and especially Dylan's pulsating victory in the Under 9 final where he won 13 - 11 in the fifth game, talk about going down to the wire...
Danni wins an Under 15 tournament with a great display.
The kids perform sublimely at the Redbridge Tournament...
Jasmin WINS the Under 17 girls tournament without dropping a game or a match.
Danni WINS the Under 13 girls tournament again without dropping a game or a match. Well played girls!
Dylan finishes 3rd in the boys Under 11 out of a strong field of 10 boys, only losing 1 match and winning 5 matches.
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JAN - APR (2016)
Great play in Bury St Edmunds...
Jasmin WINS the Under 17 girls tournament
Danni WINS the Under 13 girls tournament
Dylan finishes in 3rd position in the Under 11 tournament
- Danni has WON the following tournaments recently - Beckenham, Colchester, Ipswich, Northampton & was Runner Up in Redbridge.
- Jasmin has WON Ipswich and was Runner up in Beckenham and has finished 3rd in several other tournaments,
- Dylan has competed fiercely and was the Plate Winner in Ipswich and finished in respectable positions in the other tournaments.
Very proud of my girls in their last 2 tournaments - Jasmin WINNING & Danni finishing Runner up (amazingly the little mite has got to the last 9 finals and won 6 of them now). A special shout out to Jasmin who has worked tremendously hard to mix it up with talent at the top of her category and she is now beginning to get the rewards she deserves by playing a powerful and clinical game.
MAY - AUG (2016)
A great victory at the weekend and as a consequence of the win both girls have won a whole days coaching with David Pearson (Coach to UK World Champions) later this year.
Passion + Determination + Hard work = Future rewards & recognition - WELL DONE GIRLS!
Danni wins the Bromley tournament, wIth Jasmin & Dylan finishing 3rd.
Great play in Bury St Edmunds...
Jasmin WINS the Under 17 girls tournament
Danni WINS the Under 13 girls tournament
Dylan finishes in 3rd position in the Under 11 tournament
- Danni has WON the following tournaments recently - Beckenham, Colchester, Ipswich, Northampton & was Runner Up in Redbridge.
- Jasmin has WON Ipswich and was Runner up in Beckenham and has finished 3rd in several other tournaments,
- Dylan has competed fiercely and was the Plate Winner in Ipswich and finished in respectable positions in the other tournaments.
Very proud of my girls in their last 2 tournaments - Jasmin WINNING & Danni finishing Runner up (amazingly the little mite has got to the last 9 finals and won 6 of them now). A special shout out to Jasmin who has worked tremendously hard to mix it up with talent at the top of her category and she is now beginning to get the rewards she deserves by playing a powerful and clinical game.
MAY - AUG (2016)
A great victory at the weekend and as a consequence of the win both girls have won a whole days coaching with David Pearson (Coach to UK World Champions) later this year.
Passion + Determination + Hard work = Future rewards & recognition - WELL DONE GIRLS!
Danni wins the Bromley tournament, wIth Jasmin & Dylan finishing 3rd.
Danni Kalar has been selected as Player of the Season for Berkshire in 2016 and was mentioned in the International Squash Player magazine.
A wonderful achievement for Danni who recently made it 10 out of 10 finals as she played up a category and won an Under 15 Tournament. At the same tournament Jasmin finished as Runner Up and Dylan finished in 3rd place.
Danni Kalar has been selected as Player of the Season for Berkshire in 2016 and was mentioned in the International Squash Player magazine.
A wonderful achievement for Danni who recently made it 10 out of 10 finals as she played up a category and won an Under 15 Tournament. At the same tournament Jasmin finished as Runner Up and Dylan finished in 3rd place.
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Daryl Selby & Tom Richards The kids all had a wonderful opportunity recently where they got on court with 2 World top 20 Squash players - Daryl Selby and Tom Richards and had a couple of good matches with them both. Daryl & Tom were very impressed with the kids passion and skill level. |
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Dylan completing 200 Fig 8s I have just recorded the last 20 seconds of the superstar completing his Fig 8 training. Having just turned 8yrs old, this is a remarkable achievement for the little fella. Keep it up son... |
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SEP - DEC (2016)
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Danni won the Abingdon tournament after a great final victory! She was also simply outstanding after winning the Kenilworth tournament beating a higher seeded girl in the final with a big crowd watching her. She even sealed the match with 2 mouth-watering nicks. It was a solid performance. Danni has now got to the last 14 out of 14 finals and WON 12 of them! (In the last year she has got to 19 out of 21 finals). Good skills munchkin! Jasmin finished as Runner Up in Abingdon & was placed well in the Kenilworth tournament. Dylan finished 3rd in both tournaments. |
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Jasmin & Danni spent the entire day training with David Pearson (World Champion coach) & thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Jasmin, Danni & Dylan ALL played tremendously & WON their categories in the Berkshire County Championship. Jasmin Kalar WON the Under 17 title and retained her title from last year. Danni Kalar WON BOTH the Under 13 & Under 15 titles and became DOUBLE CHAMPION as she did last year. Dylan Kalar WON the Under 11 title and became the YOUNGEST EVER Berkshire Squash champion at only 8 years old. |
JAN - APR (2017)
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A great start to the year for the kids in their Tournaments...
JASMIN - (Under 19) - WINCHESTER - WINNER
SOMERSET - RUNNER UP
IPSWICH - RUNNER UP
MENFORD - WINNER
NORWICH - 3rd
& 3 OTHER TOURNAMENTS - PLACED IN TOP 6 POSITIONS
DANNI - (Under 15) - WINCHESTER - 3rd PLACE
SOMERSET - WINNER
IPSWICH - RUNNER UP
MENFORD - RUNNER UP
NORWICH - RUNNER UP
& 3 OTHER TOURNAMENTS - PLACED IN TOP 6 POSITIONS
DYLAN - (Under 11) - WINCHESTER - 3rd PLACE
SOMERSET - RUNNER UP
IPSWICH - 3rd PLACE
MENFORD - 3rd PLACE
NORWICH - WINNER
& 3 OTHER TOURNAMENTS - PLACED IN TOP 6 POSITIONS
JASMIN - (Under 19) - WINCHESTER - WINNER
SOMERSET - RUNNER UP
IPSWICH - RUNNER UP
MENFORD - WINNER
NORWICH - 3rd
& 3 OTHER TOURNAMENTS - PLACED IN TOP 6 POSITIONS
DANNI - (Under 15) - WINCHESTER - 3rd PLACE
SOMERSET - WINNER
IPSWICH - RUNNER UP
MENFORD - RUNNER UP
NORWICH - RUNNER UP
& 3 OTHER TOURNAMENTS - PLACED IN TOP 6 POSITIONS
DYLAN - (Under 11) - WINCHESTER - 3rd PLACE
SOMERSET - RUNNER UP
IPSWICH - 3rd PLACE
MENFORD - 3rd PLACE
NORWICH - WINNER
& 3 OTHER TOURNAMENTS - PLACED IN TOP 6 POSITIONS
MAY - AUG (2017)
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JASMIN - (Under 19) - REDBRIDGE - RUNNER UP
LEE-ON-SOLENT 1 - WINNER
CHARING CROSS - RUNNER UP
TVAC CLUB CHAMPS - WOMENS CLUB CHAMP & B GRADE CHAMP
LEE-ON-SOLENT 2 - RUNNER UP
DANNI - (Under 15) - REDBRIDGE - RUNNER UP
LEE-ON-SOLENT 1 - 3rd
CHARING CROSS - WINNER
LEE-ON-SOLENT 2 - WINNER
DYLAN - (Under 11) - REDBRIDGE - 3rd
LEE-ON-SOLENT 1 - WINNER
CHARING CROSS - RUNNER UP
LEE-ON-S SOLENT 2 - RUNNER UP
LEE-ON-SOLENT 1 - WINNER
CHARING CROSS - RUNNER UP
TVAC CLUB CHAMPS - WOMENS CLUB CHAMP & B GRADE CHAMP
LEE-ON-SOLENT 2 - RUNNER UP
DANNI - (Under 15) - REDBRIDGE - RUNNER UP
LEE-ON-SOLENT 1 - 3rd
CHARING CROSS - WINNER
LEE-ON-SOLENT 2 - WINNER
DYLAN - (Under 11) - REDBRIDGE - 3rd
LEE-ON-SOLENT 1 - WINNER
CHARING CROSS - RUNNER UP
LEE-ON-S SOLENT 2 - RUNNER UP
