Positively Philly: SquashSmarts
Abby Urban & Cesar Selvaggi, PHL17 
March 6, 2026

Squash Is Taking the Main Line's Sports Scene by Storm
J.F. Pirro, Main Line Today 
February 20, 2026

Good Day Philadelphia Uncut
Hank Flynn, FOX29 
January 16, 2026

​​You’re Joining A Family
Violet Comber-Wilen, Billy Penn at WHYY
December 18, 2025

​How Philly Became The Capital of American Squash 
J.F. Pirro, Philadelphia Magazine
​June 2025

ABC GoodMorningAmerica
ABC News / Robin Roberts & Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson / November 14, 2025

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Philly Children Take Big Swings For Their Future 
6ABC Philly / Nick Iadonisi / ​March 20, 2025

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Women's History Month 
Philly Woman Inspiring Girls through Squash
NBC10 Philly / Rosemary Connors / March 2025

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For These Philly Black & Latino Teens
​The Future Lies in squash 
Rachel Wisniewski / July 13, 2018

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Urban Squash Students TakeTheir
​Best Shots at Squash 
Associated Press ​/ Kathy Matheson / February 25, 2014

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Inside Philadelphia's 125-Year
​Squash Tradition & Olympic Future
Local Philadelphia / Eric Zillmer @ Drexel University / September 26, 2025

NBC10 Sports Philadelphia covers 2024 SEA National Team Championships 
NBC10 Philly / Rob Kuenster / January 26, 2024

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Not Your Country Club’s Squash Team
The Philadelphia Citizen / Jessica Blatt Press / March 23, 2023

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SquashSmarts Establishes Three New
Guinness World Records!
Fastest Speed of a Squash Ball - Female
Fastest speed of a Squash Ball - Male
Largest Online Video Chain Passing a Squash Ball

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SquashSmarts Gives Students A Shot At Success 
The Philadelphia Inquirer / Kristen Graham / February 25, 2014


Turning a Life Around Playing Squash 
Philadelphia Daily News / Ronnie Polaneczky / November 15, 2012


SquashSmarts: 'It Takes a Village' to Make a Difference for Urban Youth 
PA Homes / Jim Caton


First Lady Michelle Obama
​Visits Urban Youth Squash Program 
Philadelphia Tribute / Damon C. Williams / July 18, 2012
Official SquashSmarts Press Release

Using Squash To Get On The Ball 
Philly.com / Melissa Dribben / April 13, 2028

Hunting Park: Squash Promotes a Youth Enrichment Program 
Philadelphia Neighborhoods / Sarah Scarpa & Jonathan Donnelly / October 5, 2011

Organization Squeezes Sports and Smarts into Students 
Main Line Media News / Joan Bang / January 25, 2013

NBC10 Game Changers: SquashSmarts' Tempest Bowden
NBC10 Philly / Jade McCarthy / 
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Awards + Honors

2024 SEA Community Grant Recipient
The Carnegie Corporation of New York

2021 Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator Project
The BridgeSpan Group

2019, 2016, 2013 & 2010 Grant Recipient
The Pew Charitable Trusts

2019 Project Play Champion
The Aspen Institute

2019 Trailblazer Gala Award for Character
Philadelphia Outward Bound

2018 International Youth Foundation
United Nations Global Sustainability Goals Project Participant

2018 Mayor’s Task Force Initiative
Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative 

2018 Evaluation Capacity Building Initiative Participant
Pew Charitable Trust 

2017 Philadelphia Community Grant Award
Insurance Industry Community Foundation

2016 Community IMPACT Award Winner
GlaxoSmithKline

2025 & 2016 Youth Coach of the Year
The Philadelphia Coaches Conference

2016 National Coach of the Year
Up2Us Sports Coach Across America

2016, 2009, 2003 Grant Award Recipient
The Philadelphia Phillies Charity Award

2013 STRIVE Organization of the Year
National Council of Youth Sports & AIG

2012 Host to Michelle Obama, Kathryn Sebelius & 35 U.S. Mayors
"Let's Move!" Anti-Obesity Initiative Luanch 

2010 Robert P. Levy Service Award
The Philadelphia Sports Congress

2009 Champion-in-Action Award for Youth Programs
Citizens Bank, NBC10, The Philadelphia Inquirer

2009 Founding Member & Partner
The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative

2005 Founding Member
Squash + Education Alliance