Meet our Coaches
If you are new to the game or want to develop your squash further, we can help you find a coaching solution that works for you. We are fortunate enough to have some of the best squash coaches in New Zealand.
Matt Green
Originally from the UK, Matt and his young family moved to New Zealand a few years ago.
Matt became hooked on the sport from the moment his father thrust a racquet in to his 12 year old hands. He went on to become a county representative for Hampshire at both Junior and Senior levels.
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When asked about his greatest achievements, he recalls; getting to the British 035 club championships final and representing the Isle of Wight at the Island Games.
2021 saw Matt not only win Wellington Masters Male Player of the Year & Wellington Coach of the year but also New Zealand Performance Coach of the year. On top of that, Matt comfortably maintains his A2 grading, is a Prince sponsored coach and is working with one of NZ's top players, Evan Williams.
A UK qualified SRA level 2 Coach, Matt participated in the elite coaching squad programme at Bexley which included players ranked in the top 100 in the world. Matt has coached a range of individual clients from beginners through to talented nationally ranked juniors and seniors.
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Mobile: 0204 185 2882.
​E-Mail: mattgreensquash@gmail.com
Evan Williams
A Tawa Club local, professional squash player and New Zealand representative, Evan reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 67 in June 2021.
Evan first picked up a squash racquet on his 7th birthday and by 16 years old he was A1 and the first male ever to win all of the New Zealand National Age Group titles. His professional squash career enabled him to travel, train and play in many countries around the world and has empowered his now career as a squash coach.
Evans achievements are endless but here are some highlights! Competed in World Junior Championships, World Men's Championships, World Men's Teams Championships, World Doubles Championships, Commonwealth Games. Winner of 6x PSA World Tour titles, Squash Wellington Coach of the Year 2019, NZ National Champion 2020, NZ Development Coach of the year 2020.
Evan's coaching goals are to unite and shape the whole countries outlook on coaching. This will include keeping up to date with the game as it evolves right before our eyes. He is also a very avid fan of confidence building and using squash as a way of achieving this.
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​Mobile: 0274 207 922
​E-Mail: evanwilliams.squash@gmail.com
Abby Wotten
Originally from Te Puke in the Bay of Plenty, Abby moved to Wellington in 2016.
Abby started playing squash at 7 years old and for a little while she had to share one racquet with her two siblings. She was 13 when she was first selected in the Bay of Plenty under 19s squad to represent the region at Nationals and was selected in the team each year after that. She was a member of the World Juniors Training squad in 2014 and was selected in the NZ Junior Secondary Schools team in 2015 to represent the country in Australia. Abby is now a member of the Wellington Senior Representative team.
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Recently qualified as a World Foundation Coach, Abby brings good knowledge to help support our players.
Abby works alongside Matt Green, as a secondary coach on both Monday and Friday nights. As the clubs' Junior Coordinator she will be working with the committee to develop some plans to help grow our junior programme.
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Abby offers solo or group lessons for seniors and juniors.
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Mobile: 027 573 5464
E-Mail: wrabby@outlook.com