The underlying philosophy of Paul's coaching programmes is participation. Better to have 30 kids with racquet in hand developing skills than 28 watching the two best players in action.

This requires active management by the 2 strong coaching team supported by a teacher who all have an awareness of the safety aspects. A professional development session will be arranged for the teachers either in advance of or during the programme.

Students will usually attend between 2 & 4 sessions in their class groups over a 1-4 week programme. The longer programmes will culminate in a class championship for years 4 and upwards.

Vital to the health of the sport and the continuation of Kiwi Sport funding is that the school takes an active involvement in fostering the interest of kids in joining a squash club once the programme has concluded.