Little Olivia's Olympic Dream...

Posted 14:36 05 February 2009 in Coach's Musings

 On court with Olivia, a 9 year old girl at my club

"Steve, I want to be in the Olympics"

"That's cool Olivia, for what sport?"

"Squash of course!"

"Ah sorry, of course. You'd better hope we get in then. Let's see in 2016 you'll be 16, that's a bit young! 2020 maybe but 2024 you'll be 24 - perfect! Where would you like it to be held?"

"Here!"

"Kenilworth? Wouldn't you rather go somewhere more exotic?"

"OK, yes...America!"

So there you have it, little girls really do dream of playing squash in the Olympics - up to 15 years in advance. Come on WSF and IOC, please keep your half of Olivia's dream!