COACHING

Find a coach

There are several qualified and expert coaches in the Waikato at all levels.  Whether you are a beginner adult wanting to learn how to play, or a junior on the improve, or even an elite player wanting to hone your skills... there will be someone who can help. Below is a list of coaches to choose from...

Waikato Coaches

Emma Millar - Squash Waikato High-Performance Coach and New Zealand Junior Development Girls Coach​​​​​​​
Kay Newman - Squash Waikato Coach

Note: Coaches displayed on this site have agreed to uphold Squash Waikato's code of ethics and will be asked to sign a disclaimer.  Any coach found to be in breach of the code of ethics will be immediately removed.  

Emma Millar
2020 NZ National Champ
Waikato based
Contact: 0278623058
Email: [email protected]

Brian Barnett
Former National Champ
North / South Waikato - Waipa
Contact: 021727079
Email: [email protected]

Kay Newman
2008 World Masters Champ
Waikato based
Contact: 0212647332                                              Email: [email protected]

Finn Trimble

Former NZ National Junior Champ. 

Current NZ number 7.

Waikato based

Contact: 021-022-02115

Email: [email protected]

Dave Werder
40+ Years' Experience
Hamilton based
Contact: 0272516490
Email: [email protected]

Jaynessh Siveshearn                                             

Runner Up – Japan U19 Open 2019                 

Waikato based                                                       

Contact: 022-158-4823                                         

Email: [email protected]

Squash NZ Development Framework

Whether you are a player, wanting to learn how to coach beginners or a high performance coach working with international athletes, The Squash NZ Coach Development Framework has something for you.

There are four distinct learning areas, with 3 of them linked to the needs of athletes on the athlete's pathway.

  • Clubs and Schools
  • District Performance
  • International High Performance
  • Extension Modules

Anyone with an interest in coaching is welcome to attend a module and no qualifications or experience is necessary – just a love of squash and a desire to pass on your knowledge. 

Find out more about the Squash NZ Coach Development Modules

Up and Coming Modules in the Waikato

Register your interest with our Performance & Coach Development Officer, Emma Millar for upcoming Coaching Modules in the Waikato


Ph 027 862 3058 or Email: [email protected]