Lake Forest Squash Program is a Big Hit

Squash Professional Serena Carbonell is leading the Recreation Center's squash program into exciting new territory.

Squash has traditionally been considered an East Coast sport, but it's beginning to hit the Midwest in a big way - with the Lake Forest Recreation Center's squash program, and it’s new Squash Professional, Serena Carbonell, leading the way. “Overall, I’m really focusing on working to expand squash in the community,” Carbonell said. “The previous professional did a phenomenal job in getting the program growing- it’s just continuing what she started. And most importantly, it’s educating people on what squash is.  Squash was named the ‘Healthiest Sport’ by Forbes magazine in 2003, noting that participants burn around 517 calories in just 30 minutes of play. “It definitely puts anyone into shape very quickly,” Carbonell said. “It’s great in …

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Introductions Are Over: Onwentsia Squash Coach Building Powerhouse

Middle School team shows sport's growth with 2nd at Nationals.

Aidan Harrison loves his day job. He gets to wear shorts and tennis shoes and hold a racquet for most of the time. He gets to teach about a subject he is passionate about. So passionate, when the last lesson is done most nights at 7 p.m., he’ll talk to anyone he can about what he spends all day doing. “It’s an easy game to pick up,” said Harrison, speaking with a thick British accent. “I’m just handing over the love I have for the sport. They see it.” “They” are Harrison’s students. The “game” is squash.For 10 years, Harrison has been teaching the mostly European game to children and adults at the Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest. With many of the same qualities as racquetball, squash differentiates itself in its subtitles. Played with a …

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Whiz Kids

Lake Forest Squash Player Attracts National Honors

Carolyn Gillette makes quite a racquet.

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout, did your local soccer team take the championship, or do you know a young person making a difference in the community? They may be our next Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch Whiz Kid honoree. Each week, Lake Forest-Lake Blulff Grove Patch will see suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid. Submit your nomination in our comment box below or email the information to james.powers@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: • Nominator’s Name • Nominator’s Email • Whiz Kid’s Name • Whiz Kid’s Age • Whiz Kid…

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