Squash Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of David Noone as Junior Performance Coach and Michael Conroy as Junior Development Coach. Both coaches will assume their roles immediately as part of Squash Ireland’s commitment to enhancing its high-performance structures. Squash Ireland’s National Coaches will be engaging with players and parents regarding squad sessions and preparations for upcoming international tournaments
The positions attracted applications from around the world, making for a highly competitive selection process.
David Noone – Junior Performance Coach (U19 & U17)
A Level 3 WSF-certified coach, David Noone brings extensive experience in coaching national champions and international competitors. David has been involved in Squash Ireland’s national coaching setup since 2015, playing a pivotal role in producing some of the most successful junior players. His work with the Irish junior squads has led to podium finishes at the Junior European Championships, including two silvers and a bronze.
In addition to his national coaching duties, David has served as the Head Coach and Performance Director at Galway Lawn Tennis Club, where he has built a thriving junior programme. He has also played a role in organising Professional Squash Association (PSA) events, helping to raise the profile of Irish squash internationally.
Michael Conroy – Junior Development Coach (U15 & U13)
Michael’s passion for coaching blossomed early, as he guided players of all ages, from primary school students to adult club competitors. Michael has extensive experience of working with young people operating his own coaching programme at Leinster Cricket Club and developing squash talent across Dublin. His academic background in strength and conditioning, periodisation, and nutrition enhances his coaching effectiveness, particularly with the Irish U17 National Junior Team, which he had coached at the European Championships since 2022.
Squash Ireland CEO, Scott Graham, emphasised the importance of these appointments.
“Developing our high-performance structures from junior to senior elite level has been a high priority for Squash Ireland. We were delighted to appoint Arthur Gaskin as Head Coach in November 2024, and we have moved quickly to bolster our high-performance unit with two further part-time junior coaches.
“Both David and Michael are passionate about squash in Ireland and are fully committed to supporting and developing young squash players across the island of Ireland. I am really looking forward to seeing the high-performance structures continue to develop under Arthur’s leadership, with the support of David, Michael, and all the coaches working with Irish players.”
Squash Ireland Head Coach, Arthur Gaskin, added:
“I couldn’t be more excited about the appointments of David and Michael and the opportunity to start working together. Both coaches will add immense value to the HP structures, are dedicated to their craft, and are committed to helping students become the best version of themselves.”
