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Chayse McQuan

Chayse McQuan was named the assistant men's and women's squash coach in October 2026. 

McQuan joins Bard after earning his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. A four-time national squash champion for Trinidad & Tobago, he brings extensive experience as both an elite competitor and coach.

His squash coaching experience includes stops at Nicol Squash and SquashRx in New York City, where he worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to high-performance competitors. 

He most recently served as a Squash Coach at Nicol Squash in Times Square, where he provided private lessons, group clinics, and high-performance training sessions. He developed individualized training plans focused on technical skills, match strategy, fitness, and mental preparation.

Prior to his time at Nicol Squash, McQuan coached at SquashRx in New York, where he worked with adults, children, and teenagers across a wide range of skill levels. He designed age-appropriate training programs emphasizing technical development, tactical awareness, conditioning, and sportsmanship.

As a player, McQuan has established himself as one of Trinidad & Tobago's leading squash competitors. He was the National Squash Champion of Trinidad & Tobago in 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025. He also represented Trinidad & Tobago at the 2023 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. His accomplishments have earned him nominations for Trinidad & Tobago Sportsman of the Year in squash in both 2025 and 2026.