Ahead of the expected 2021-22 season, the Princeton men's squash program is introducing four members of the Princeton Class of 2025 and one from the Class of 2024 who are preparing for their first season of anticipated competition.
Before Princeton — Held the US Squash U-17 No. 1 ranking in Dec. 2019 and was in the top 10 in US Squash's U-19 ranking in June 2021 ... reached the quarterfinals at the U.S. Junior Open in 2019 ... played in the British Junior Open in 2020 ... had an 8-1 record at the California Division 1 squash league ... was a 2020 US Squash All-American Athlete ... played for the U.S. team at the British Junior Open in 2020 ... trained at the Bay Club Santa Clara and the Bay Club Fremont ... coached by Rehan Ahmed and Jonathan Perry.
Ahmed on Princeton: "Princeton University has been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I knew that what I wanted in college was a challenge to push me to work harder in all aspects of my life, and at Princeton I would be able to do just that. The school has nearly unmatched squash and academic programs, and I'd really be able to grow as a person, surrounded by countless hard-working and talented peers. The campus is also beautiful and just the place I'd feel at home living in for the next four years."
Before Princeton — Held Egypt's No. 1 U-19 ranking in Feb. 2021 and Egypt's No. 1 U-17 ranking in Jan. 2019 ... stood No. 204 on the PSA world rankings in Feb. 2021 ... won bronze medals at the British Junior Open in 2019 and 2020 ... trained at Wadi Degla sports club ... coached by Mohamed Abbas.
Elbarbary on Princeton: "I feel like Princeton's goal is my success in whatever I choose to do."
Before Princeton — Held Egypt's top ranking at the U-13, U-15 and U-17 levels ... won Egyptian national titles in 2017 and 2019 and was a bronze medalist at the British Junior Open in 2018 and 2020 ... trained at the Heliopolis Sporting Club and the Black Ball Sporting Club ... coached by Ashraf Hanafi, Hossam Nasser and Tarek Ismail.
Hussein on Princeton: "Princeton has always been a dream of mine since I was just a little kid. Starting to compete at a young age and going to school made me appreciate how time management is a huge part of a student-athlete lifestyle. As I have quite a competitive personality, I always try to challenge myself by trying to be the best student and athlete I can be. Princeton is a one-of-a-kind facility with an extraordinary athletic department as well as a world-class unique education. I'll always be proud to call myself a Princeton Tiger for my upcoming years on campus and beyond."
Before Princeton — Held a U-19 No. 6 ranking in the U.S. in Oct. 2020 ... trained at Multnomah Athletic Club ... coached by Julian Illingworth
Personal — Brother, Alex, is in the Princeton fencing Class of 2019, and grandfather Harvey Lam earned graduate degrees from Princeton in 1957 and 1958 and was a Professor Emeritus of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Lam on Princeton: "I chose Princeton due to both the incredible academic opportunities available and my desire to play competitive college squash."
Before Princeton — Held the
US Squash U-19 No. 1 ranking in Nov. 2018 ... won the 2019 U-19 U.S. Junior Championships ... 2020 British Junior Open quarterfinalist ... made the 2016 and 2018 U.S. Junior Open finals ... earned US Squash Scholar-Athlete honors annually from 2016-19 ... earned US Squash All-America honors annually from 2018-20 ... U.S. national junior team member from 2018-20 .. coached by Alex Stait.
Personal — Sister, Mia, is a 2021 Princeton squash alum and captain, and mother, Victoria, is a 1990 Princeton fencing alum and captain.
Rosini on Princeton: "I chose Princeton because I felt that it had the environment in which I could be the happiest and most successful in my studies and athletic pursuits. At Princeton, I felt like I could achieve a healthy balance between academics, athletics, and social life, on a beautiful campus and with a wonderful community to help along the way. The support and opportunities at Princeton just couldn't be beat and I'm super excited to get on campus in the fall and see firsthand everything Princeton has to offer."
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