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Alison Waters, former world no. 3 and 4 time British Open champion is my guest on the show today. You’re in for a real treat! We discuss topics such as mental toughness, coping with a career threatening injury, how to cultivate resilience as a junior, habits and daily processes, evolution of her game getting older plus a whole wide ranging conversation that you should hopefully get a lot out of. Please enjoy.

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I'm absolutely delighted to have on the show today, Daryl Selby. I feel lucky enough to call him one of my friends. We toured the world a lot together. He obviously reached a lot higher ranking than me, but we shared some cool tournaments and some cool times together. So, it's really cool to be able to have a chat with someone of Daryl’s caliber, but also just an excuse to have a chat with a friend that I've not caught up with for a while. And hopefully this comes across on the conversation. It's nice and free flowing, it takes lots of different directions and we just have a good time having a good chat about his career, looking back at a few things, looking back at some really key moments in his career and a very different way to look at the mental side of the game, not your traditional style. He goes into a very honest open chat about his structure, his routine or lack thereof, and how this actually helped contribute to his mindset of his game. He talks a bit about how to play to your style and know yourself and that's a really powerful message. He comes at it from a different angle. It's not your traditional model of mental toughness, but boy, he was known as one of the most dogged players out there. If you watch him, he appears on “shot of the month” a lot of the time and also “rally of the decade”. He’s got an amazing catalogue of entertaining skills. So naturally talented the way he hits the ball, smooth, great around the court, but the underlying fact is that he was dogged, he was determined, he never gave up. He had that real grit, that real determination and this comes across in the conversation. I hope you're able to extract a few things from the talk. Just a few little stats about Daryl. He's reached the world ranking high position of world number 9 in 2010. In 2011, in one of his biggest titles, he won the British Nationals, beating Nick Matthew, who at the time, Nick Matthew was world champion and world number 1. He goes into a lot of detail and a really great story of how he thought he won this event because of a poem from his sister, which is really sweet and really enlightening when you listen to it. Another couple of notable events; he reached the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions in 2012. In 2019 he captained England at the World Team Championships. A very proud Englishman, he wears his heart on his sleeve when he's playing for his country, and he scored some really big wins in the England shirt. You can tell that he loves playing for England, and it's obviously a very different dynamic. I hope you enjoy this really wide ranging varied in depth friendly conversation with myself and Daryl Selby.

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Ross Norman is a New Zealand squash legend best known for ending Jahangir Khan’s incredible 555-match unbeaten streak to win the 1986 World Championship. A former World No. 2, Ross is celebrated for his resilience, determination, and belief — qualities that defined one of the sport’s most iconic moments and continue to inspire athletes around the world.

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Sarah Fitz-Gerald is one of the greatest squash players of all time — a five-time World Champion and former World No. 1 from Australia. Renowned for her fierce competitiveness, precision, and leadership, Sarah’s legacy extends beyond her playing career as a mentor, coach, and ambassador for the sport, inspiring generations with her passion and pursuit of excellence.

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Lucy Turmel is one of England’s exciting squash talents, known for her grit, athleticism, and sharp tactical mind. A former British National Champion and World Junior bronze medalist, Lucy has quickly established herself among the world’s elite — combining determination, honesty, and a growth-driven mindset both on and off the court.

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Omar Abdel Aziz is a former Egyptian squash professional turned world-class coach, widely respected for his technical insight and calm, strategic approach to the game. Having competed at the highest level himself, Omar now mentors many of Egypt’s top players, helping shape the next generation of champions through his deep understanding of both the physical and mental sides of squash.

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Geoff Hunt is a true legend of squash — a four-time World Champion and eight-time British Open Champion who dominated the sport through the 1970s. Known for his impeccable fitness, discipline, and humility, Geoff set the standard for professionalism in squash and paved the way for future generations. His influence continues today through his decades of coaching and mentoring at the highest levels of the game.

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Rowan Elaraby is one of Egypt’s rising stars in world squash — a former World Junior Champion and top-ranked professional known for her explosive movement, fearless shot-making, and competitive fire. As part of Egypt’s new generation of champions, Rowan continues to impress on the world stage with her passion, maturity, and relentless drive to keep improving.

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Todd Corbin is a mindfulness teacher, speaker, and author who helps athletes, coaches, and professionals build focus, calm, and confidence under pressure. With a background in education and mental performance, Todd blends mindfulness with practical tools for resilience and emotional regulation — teaching how to stay present and perform at your best when it matters most.

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