Four Squash Players from Bronxville Competed at the College Squash Club Team Nationals
By Staff
Feb. 19, 2025: Four college squash players traveled with their teams this past weekend to Philadelphia to compete in the 2025 College Squash Association National Club Team Championships - - Brooks Clifford (Georgetown University), Drew Doyle (Columbia University), Lainey Neild (Northwestern University), and Andrew Shah (University of Virginia). All of these players trained at the Bronxville Field Club.
A total of 56 teams (over 500 players) competed in the tournament - - a testament to the popularity and depth of college squash!
The Georgetown team, which includes Bronxville player and college sophomore Brooks Clifford, and the Columbia team, which includes Bronxville player and college sophomore Drew Doyle, competed in the Coed A Division of the tournament which included the eight top club squash programs in the nation.
Brooks Clifford (on the right)
Drew Doyle (on the right)
The Columbia team prevailed over #3 University of Chicago in the first round and then defeated #2 seed University of California, Berkeley in the second round to progress to the finals. They ultimately finished an impressive #2 in the tournament, falling to Brown University in the finals.
The Georgetown team faced University of California, Berkeley in the first round, falling by a close 5-4. One of the deciding matches went to the fifth game with the Georgetown player losing by 2 points (12-10). The Georgetown team ultimately finished 7th, defeating University of Pennsylvania in their final match. Brooks Clifford went undefeated for the tournament.
The University of Virginia team, which includes Andrew Shah, competed in the Hawthorne Cup, where they finished #5, winning the consolation. Andrew played in the #1 position for the UVA team as a freshman, which is incredibly impressive. The UVA team defeated Washington University in St. Louis and George Washington University along the way.
Andrew Shah
Northwestern University, which includes senior Lainey Neild, played in Co-Ed Division D where they finished 7/8. Lainey played in the #2 position for the team. Northwestern defeated Johns Hopkins University along the way. It was a great finale to Neild's stellar college career.
Lainey with mom Tania
There was amazing team spirit and camaraderie throughout the weekend.
Congrats to all the Bronxville players and their teams!
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696R White Plains Road
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914.725.8754
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Eastchester Little League
914-722-6246
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Eastchester Instructional Basketball League (EIBL)
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Eastchester Recreation Department
40 Mill Road
Eastchester, New York 10709
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858 Scarsdale Avenue
Scarsdale, New York 10583
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16 Columbus Avenue
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500 White Plains Road
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76 Main Street
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914-821-6782
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Phoenix Fitness Club
135 Marbledale Road
Tuckahoe, New York 10707
914-961-6900
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Smart Moves Pilates
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85 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville NY 10708.
917-862-5227
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Yoga Haven
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62 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Tuckahoe, New York 10707
914-337-1437
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Eastchester Blue Devils (Pop Warner) Football
The Eastchester Blue Devils Football is an organized youth football and cheerleader program for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. The season is from August through November.
Lake Isle
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660 White Plains Road
Eastchester, New York 10709
914-961-3453
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Saxon Woods Golf Course
The Saxon Woods golf course was designed by Tom Winton and opened to the public in 1931. Today, all 18 tees have been renovated, along with several greens. There is also a new restaurant and concession at the course. It is a public course
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314 Old Mamaroneck Road
Scarsdale, New York 10583
914-231-3461
Sprain Lake Golf Course
Sprain Lake Golf Course was also designed by Tom Winton. It is characterized by “small greens, rolling terrain and a number of highly challenging holes, with an abundance of water hazards and difficult shots.” All 18 tees have been renovated and expanded and the 10th and 13th greens have been upgraded. It is a public course.
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East Grassy Sprain Road
Yonkers, New York
914-231-3481
Siwanoy Country Club
Siwanoy is a private country club in Bronxville that offers swimming, tennis, paddle tennis, dining and golf.
Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3840
GymCats Gymnastics
Gymcats is an 8700 sq. foot fully equipped facility that has been serving Westchester for over 30 years. They offer beginner through advanced gymnastics instruction for girls & boys ages 18 months & up. They also offer birthday parties, private lessons and summer camp. Their friendly and energetic staff is always focused on SAFETY, FITNESS & FUN. "Our goal at GymCats Gymnastics is to build a physical and mental foundation for all sports and to promote athleticism and good health through participation in gymnastics."
GymCats Gymnastics
One Odell plaza, Yonkers, 10701
Exit 9 off the Saw Mill River Pkwy.
914-965-7676
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Spotlight Gymnastics
Spotlight Gymnastics was founded in 1986 “to provide gymnastics training for children of all ages and abilities.” They offer classes from September through June divided into fall, winter, and spring Sessions. They also offer summer camp in conjunction with Bronxville Recreation Council. Their philosophy “is to teach gymnastics and fitness in a fun, safe environment and to raise the student's self-esteem.”
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901 Pelhamdale Avenue
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914-738-7305
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Sage Hill Farm
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1300 Baptist Church Rd
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960B California Road
Eastchester, New York
914-961-2192
Westchester Skating Academy
The Westchester Skating Academy was built in 1996 and has become “the premiere skating facility in the Westchester County area.” It offers all levels of instruction and competition in skating and the sport of ice hockey including youth and adult leagues and instruction.
Bronxville Youth Lacrosse Association
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Hong IK Martial Arts
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125a Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe
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Bronxville Village Paddle
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New York Presbyterian - Sports Performance
Sports performance training services at NewYork-Presbyterian Sports Performance are powered by our expert sports performance team that consists of certified strength and conditioning coaches and sports performance coaches. High-intensity group classes and semi-private sessions are available.
693 White Plains Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
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125a Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe
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Aqua Tots
Aqua Tots believes that "learning to swim is a life skill that every child should know." It is their goal "for all children, as young as possible to be safe and competent in and around the water." They want to instill "a love to swimming to all of [their] students while teaching them to respect the water."
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, New York 10577
914-450-0526
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Badger Swim Club:
Badger Swim Club is the only USA Swimming Level IV Club in Westchester County. There are only 33 such clubs in the country. The USA Swimming Club Recognition Program is a voluntary program that identifies and recognizes USA Swimming clubs for their commitment to excellence in operation, performance, and the support and development of USA Swimming.
Badger Swim Club
914-834-1084
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Rye YMCA
The Rye YMCA is a "family-oriented community service organization, which welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body." They offer Aquatics for all ages, including Adult Swim Instruction and a Masters Swimming Program.
Rye YMCA
21 Locust Avenue
Rye, New York 10580
914-967-6363
www.Ryeymca.org
Sarah Lawrence College
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Westchester & Fairfield Swimming & Lifeguarding
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White Plains YWCA
The White Plains YWCA offers swim classes to children of all ages. This includes Wee Splash for 6 to 18 months, Wee Splash Too for 18+ months and Wee Fish for children ages 3 to 5. There are also more class options.
515 North Street
White Plains, New York
914-949-6227
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Competitive Swimming
Badger Swim Club
Badget Swim Club is the only USA Swimming Level IV Club in Westchester County. There are only 33 such clubs in the country. The USA Swimming Club Recognition Program is a voluntary program that identifies and recognizes USA Swimming clubs for their commitment to excellence in operation, performance, and the support and development of USA Swimming.
914-834-1084
The Gael Aquatic Club
The Gael Aquatic Club is “a competitive age group swim club located at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York” It was formed in 1984 and its swimmers have been “state finalists, Eastern United States Swimming Zone All Star selections, All County high school swimmers and many USS meet event winners.” They offer programs for children age 6 and up.
Iona College
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, New York 10801-1890
914-633-2323
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YWCA Middies Swimming
The YWCA Middles Swim Team is a “fully sanctioned YWCA and USA Swimming program. It involves a year round commitment on the part of the swimmer including participation in meets.” They offer four levels of professional instruction and training for swimmers six years and older. Over the past 21 years, they have had swimmers “qualify and swim in the Olympics, US Olympic Trials, the Olympic Festival, USA Nationals, US Open, National Junior Championships, Regionals and Zones and have attained many Top 8 finishes.” Additionally, “the Middies have won the YWCA National Championships for the past 20 consecutive years and now hold many individual and relay records.”
YWCA Middies
White Plains YWCA
515 North Street
White Plains, New York
914-422-1585
Pyramid Squash
Pyramid Squash provides squash and fitness services for all levels and ages. The Kids Sports Academy is a squash-prep clinic for children ages 3-6 that focuses on developing basic athletic skills and racquet control. A van picks up children from schools in the surrounding area for the after-school squash program.
30 Elm Street
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
914-961-7529
The Bronxville Field Club
Established in 1926, the Bronxville Field Club is a private club with first class facilities for tennis, squash and paddle tennis and swimming. It offers a strong junior squash program.
The Bronxville Field Club
40 Locust Lane
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-664-3585
Westchester Squash
Westchester Squash in Mamaroneck, which has four international courts, has squash programs for all playing levels from the recreational player to the nationally ranked junior. The club also hosts the Westchester Open and the Westchester Junior Open. It also offers a variety of membership options.
Westchester Squash
628 Fayette Avenue
Mamaroneck, New York 10543
914-698-0095
www.westchestersquash.com
The Bronxville Field Club
Established in 1926, the Bronxville Field Club is a private club with first class facilities for tennis, squash and paddle tennis and swimming. It offers a strong junior squash program.
The Bronxville Field Club
40 Locust Lane
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-664-3585
College Racquet Club
Located in Bronxville, the College Racquet Club offers tennis programs for children and juniors age 5 to 15 as well as clinics for women. It is both an indoor and outdoor facility. They teach all different levels from beginner to tournament level players.
The Director of Tennis, Neil Tarangioli, is Head Coach of the Concordia College tennis team and has been recognized for many years as an outstanding player and coach, including being named Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association in 1999-2000.
Director of Tennis: Neil Tarangioli
171 White Plains Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-961-3955
Lake Isle
Lake Isle is an Eastchester Town-owned facility that is open to all residents and a limited number of non residents. Town residents are defined as those people whose “permanent and primary domicile is located within Eastchester, Bronxville, or Tuckahoe. “ Along with five swimming pools and an 18-hole golf course, they have eight Har-Tru tennis courts. Fees for non-residents are higher than for residents.
660 White Plains Road
Eastchester, New York 10709
914-961-3453
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Siwanoy Country Club
Siwanoy is a private country club in Bronxville that offers swimming, tennis, paddle tennis, dining and golf.
Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3840
website
Village Tennis Courts
Bronxville has public tennis courts located in the heart of town. They offer private and group lessons for adults and children.
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