The Getting Real With Hilary Show with Hilary Arnow Burns

S3EP11, Andrew Shelley, Celebrating Squash - Then And Now

Andrew Shelley has been involved in the world of squash for nearly 50 years. He is the founder of the World Squash Library and a co-author of Squash: Then and Now: A Celebration. He wants people to know where the sport of squash came from, its background, and its history.

The book is a beautiful compilation of history, photos and anecdotes of how squash started, and how it has transformed into the game it is today. 

The interview is dedicated to my old squash coach, Ann Wetzel, who passed away in May 2024.

Her obituary can be found at: https://bit.ly/AndrewShelley

A write-up by Penn Athletics can be found at: https://bit.ly/AndrewShelley2

As a former University of Pennsylvania Varsity Squash Captain, this interview was fascinating, heart-warming and enjoyable. Thank you, Andrew, for your passion, dedication, humour, generosity, and fun. You are a gift to the game of squash. Thank you, Thomas Tarantino, for making the introduction.

BIO:

Andrew Shelley has been involved in squash administration and management since 1976. For 18 years he managed events and operations, including the British Open, for the English SRA. From 1994 until 2010 he was CEO of WISPA (the women’s pro tour). Following that he became CEO of the World Squash Federation until 2019, at which point he retired and founded the World Squash Library to ‘give back’ to the sport. He also acted as Championship and Technical Director for many world championships; and was awarded an MBE for services to squash in 2021. He is immensely grateful to his wife and family who have allowed him a lifetime selfishly dedicated to squash!

Website:

squashlibrary.info

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