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#39 Simon Parke: The former World #3 Englishman, now SquashTV Commentator/Coach shares his journey…
Welcome back to another episode of Squash Radio! This week’s guest is former world number 3 player, squash commentator, and cancer survivor: Simon Parke.
The conversation starts off with Parke explaining how he got into squash commentary, and how it related to his squash game. He explains the mental challenges of squash, and reminisces on past games and tournaments.
Conor changes the subject a bit when he asks Parke to expand a bit on his past health struggles, specifically his diagnosis and battle with testicular cancer in 1995. Parke explains how it changed his life, and specifically squash career. The guys discuss their shared experience of appendicitis.
They continue on to discuss role models in Parke’s life and how his father encouraged his squash endeavors. This leads to a conversation about Parke’s own experience with fatherhood.
The episode ends with the classic “quick fire” section!
REACH OUT: FAN FOLLOW UP > The Appendix!!
In this segment, we will be sharing the feedback, comments, insights, you name it! So reach out us on social media or email [email protected]. As always, thanks for listening!
SPONSORS: This episode of Squash Radio (SQR+) sponsored by
***NEW WEBSITE ALERT*** ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for your racquet sport needs. ProSportLED and Squash Radio (SQR+) are both aligned about the importance of sharing the stories of people involved in our Sport.
Padel+ is coming to the United Kingdom and the United States. These are premium quality courts but at great prices.
Padel+ also offer a unique Canopy roof structure that provides an outdoor playing experience with the reliability you need to play your match regardless of the weather.
Reach out to us at [email protected] if you know of anyone interested in LED lighting.
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By Conor O‘Malley (SQR Squash Radio)
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Welcome back to another episode of Squash Radio! This week’s guest is former world number 3 player, squash commentator, and cancer survivor: Simon Parke.
The conversation starts off with Parke explaining how he got into squash commentary, and how it related to his squash game. He explains the mental challenges of squash, and reminisces on past games and tournaments.
Conor changes the subject a bit when he asks Parke to expand a bit on his past health struggles, specifically his diagnosis and battle with testicular cancer in 1995. Parke explains how it changed his life, and specifically squash career. The guys discuss their shared experience of appendicitis.
They continue on to discuss role models in Parke’s life and how his father encouraged his squash endeavors. This leads to a conversation about Parke’s own experience with fatherhood.
The episode ends with the classic “quick fire” section!
REACH OUT: FAN FOLLOW UP > The Appendix!!
In this segment, we will be sharing the feedback, comments, insights, you name it! So reach out us on social media or email [email protected]. As always, thanks for listening!
SPONSORS: This episode of Squash Radio (SQR+) sponsored by
***NEW WEBSITE ALERT*** ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for your racquet sport needs. ProSportLED and Squash Radio (SQR+) are both aligned about the importance of sharing the stories of people involved in our Sport.
Padel+ is coming to the United Kingdom and the United States. These are premium quality courts but at great prices.
Padel+ also offer a unique Canopy roof structure that provides an outdoor playing experience with the reliability you need to play your match regardless of the weather.
Reach out to us at [email protected] if you know of anyone interested in LED lighting.
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