Squash Haven: New Haven
Squash Haven
New Haven
Founded 2006
Executive Director: Julie Greenwood
Board Chair: Herbert Winokur
Three full-time staff and one part-time staff
50 students served (school year)
50 students served (summer)
Schools: Edgewood Magnet School, John S. Martinez School, East Rock Global Magnet School
School Year Program: Squash Instruction and Competition, Academic Tutoring and Enrichment, Community Service, Mentoring, Health and Fitness, Cultural Enrichment
Summer Programs: Ulysses S. Grant Program at Yale, Breakthrough New Haven, NUSEA Summer Discovery Camp, Sportsplex, Greenwich Field Club, Chatham Club, Princeton University, Williams College, Yale University
Facility Partners: Yale University
2010-2011 Operating Budget: $298,000
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One data-driven success:
- In 2009-10, Squash Haven team members won five national squash and academic titles, including the following: Under 13 Essay and Creativity Contests, Under 13 Boys and Girls National Team titles, and Under 15 Boys National team title.
- 92% of Squash Haven families say the program either helps their children “tons” or “ a lot” with their self-confidence.
“My squash and academic coaches at Squash Haven have not only showed me the outside world. They have shown the inside of me. They have helped me believe in my great communication skills and encouraged me to use them with other teammates and adults too! They have also shown me the determination I have when I really push myself for something I desire. And when I push myself, they push me harder.”
-Eneida Martinez, 9th grade, 4th year team member
