The Staff
Club Manager – Dave Elliott
David joined the club as manager in September 2002 although he has been involved with the club for over 10 years now. Best described as an enthusiastic squash player (turns up on court!!). He also compiles the monthly quiz which is very popular with the members. Married to Diane, who tempted him to move from the UK to Bermuda. His other big passion is football especially his beloved Sheffield Wednesday. If you require information about the Club here in Bermuda please do not hesitate to email him at davee@bermudasquash.com
Director of Squash – Patrick Foster
Patrick Foster Patrick competed on the PSA Professional Squash Tour for four years reaching a highest ranking of #69. In his career he reached four semi finals, three finals and had one tournament win in the Hi-Tec Czech Open in May 2002. Patrick was also an Irish International player with over 50 caps competing in the European & World Team Championships and had finished third in the Irish National Championships three times. He spent two years working for Manchester City Council as Community Sports Development Officer. This role involved working with many groups to increase sports participation levels and tackle community problems by promoting healthier lifestyles. Patrick is an England Squash Level Two Qualified Club Coach with experience of coaching at all levels. He has worked in many clubs across the UK and since starting with the BSRA in February 2005 has taken over the running of a thriving squash program including schools, beginners, intermediate and national squad sessions. Patrick represented Bermuda for the first time at the 2006 Rosebowl Championships in Cayman and successfully defended his Bermuda National Title in February this year. Now in his 4th year at the BSRA, Patrick took over from Ross Triffitt as Director of Squash in September 2008. Contact him at patrickf@bermudasquash.com
National Team Coach – Denise Sommers
Denise joined the BSRA in February 2006 after competing on the World Squash Tour and reaching a career high ranking of 26. She has represented Holland at many international competitions and has experience of coaching at all levels including former world #1 Vanessa Atkinson.
Denise is in charge of training and traveling with all Bermuda National Teams both Junior and Senior and is the current 2 time Bermuda National Squash Champion.
Contact her at denises@bermudasquash.com
Director of Squash – Ross Triffitt (Ross left Bermuda in September 2008)
NCCA qualified coach. Former Australian doubles champion, national and state representative. Ross has also had an extensive coaching background as Fijian national coach, Australian Capital Territory State Coach and Head Coach of the Canberra Squash Academy.
Bar Staff
Heather Rhodes
Dena Stowe
Jenifer Bielby
Joanne Bielby
Junior Dunstan
Stephanie Eversley
