EJS ambassadors

Amelie Brooke

Age17
Which were your Essex Junior Club/s?Off the wall, Lexden and Mica 
Who was your junior coach?Lauren Selby
Current Club/sOff the wall 
Did you ever play in the Essex Junior Closed and if so, what was your best result?Yes, won it under 15s and u19s 
Did you ever play in any inter county teams, if so, what was your best memory?Yes, best memory from Intercounty is playing on a glass court for the first time in Nottingham where my team mates Renitha, Manuella and I finished 3rd overall! 
Who is your favourite player to play?One of my favourite players to play is Elle from Devon, she’s fun to play as she chases every ball down and is always lovely off court too! 
Who is your nemesis? Emma Logan from Suffolk was always my nemesis growing up but we’re really good friends now!
What skill would you want from someone else?A skill I would want from someone else would be to move as well and as quickly around the court as Paul Coll
Favourite pre match scran (food)?Definitely something sweet and mango! Always try and find the nearest M&S when I’m away for lunch! 
Top tip for future playersEnjoy playing as much as possible, don’t be afraid to take breaks from playing if needed to come back even better! 
What skill are you working on most this year?This year I will be working on my return of serve, even after so many years of playing it still needs work! 
How do you prepare for a match?Spending time in the club watching other matches
Who coaches you now?Lauren Selby
When you are not playing squash, what do you like to do?Shopping! 
If you didn’t play squash, what other sport do you think you may have taken up?Definitely football, I still play it as much as I can!