Individual Honors: Maggie has been a member of Girls Varsity Squash since her freshman year. Now as a junior, Maggie is the #1 seed on a very talented squad. She has helped Coach Foster’s squad win back-to-back Founders League titles as well as a 7th place finish in the National High School Squash Tournament. Among individual honors, Maggie is ranked #17 in the United States at her age group.
Squash Experience: Maggie started to play squash when she was eight years old. She has been playing squash for nine years, three of them being for the Choate varsity team.
Off-Season Training: As a three varsity sport athlete, Maggie finds it difficult to practice squash all year around. In the fall, she helped the Girls Varsity Soccer team to an 8-7-2 season. In the spring, Maggie is a member of Girls Varsity Lacrosse. “I’m not really an off season squash trainer,” said Maggie. “I like play other sports.”
Favorite Part of Squash: “Squash is an individual sport, but I really like how at Choate it is a team feeling,” said Maggie. “On the court, I just love playing matches. The competition is really fun, so that is my favorite part.” This year, Maggie has compiled a 10-5 personal record. In 15 matches, she has won 35 games while giving up only 13 to her opponents. Winning at the #1 position is not always easy, so Maggie’s dedication and talent has truly impacted the team’s success.
Season Goals: With the team already clinching the Founders title, with a 7-0 record within the league, Maggie hopes to perform her best in the New England Championships. Starting on the 22nd, Choate will be hosting the tournament in the WJAC.
Future Goals: “Get into better shape,” said Maggie, describing how important her fitness is while playing squash. Her off-season sports play a key role in her preseason conditioning. However, in order to be a top notch squash player, one must be in the best shape of his or her life. “I want to be able to outlast my opponent in any five game matches.”
Maggie Remsen ’09 hits a backhand in a home meet. PHOTO/Ian Morris
