first time Ive seen a feature on, and listened to Joel Makin, speak. Comes across as relaxed and at ease with himself. Not what I was expecting based on the intensity he brings to the court. Don't know why I thought his on court persona would reflect his off court attitude but helpful as a club player to see that switching between the two is part of the pro game.
Very inspiring to see someone who didn't particularly do well in his junior career, but made a huge commitment (quitting university) to really focus and make professional squash work out for him. I'm glad he made things work, getting to top 10 and winning titles as the underdog. Hope to see better things from him, he still has quite a runway to go!
It is interesting to get a players history and perspective. About the video itself: shame the interviewer wasn't mic'd, and the music was too loud. Probably could be removed altogether.
I feel uneasy when he said we need people like Asal to get the crowd behind squash. No we don’t. We need people like ashour, shabana etc. No sport requires cheating and bad sportsmanship. You want clean electric unbiased atmosphere , watch how the Americans do it. You get the Americans on board with squash and you get your Olympic sport.
I feel uneasy when he said we need people like Asal to get the crowd behind squash. No we don’t. We need people like ashour, shabana etc. No sport requires cheating and bad sportsmanship. You want clean electric unbiased atmosphere , watch how the Americans do it. You get the Americans on board with squash and you get your Olympic sport.
One of the first good videos after the whole Asal thing going on
Great video💪
He is one of the most fit and strong minded players I have seen so far in squash. I hope he goes on to become world no 1, he truly deserves it.
Very gracefully mentions assals blocking in a negative light, no insults/angst. very professional. I would've slagged him off big time lol
Hell yeah it is mental
first time Ive seen a feature on, and listened to Joel Makin, speak. Comes across as relaxed and at ease with himself. Not what I was expecting based on the intensity he brings to the court. Don't know why I thought his on court persona would reflect his off court attitude but helpful as a club player to see that switching between the two is part of the pro game.
More of this please! Really help people become invested in the storylines and personalities on tour!
Very inspiring to see someone who didn't particularly do well in his junior career, but made a huge commitment (quitting university) to really focus and make professional squash work out for him. I'm glad he made things work, getting to top 10 and winning titles as the underdog. Hope to see better things from him, he still has quite a runway to go!
What a likeable guy. Still hoping he can get higher in the ranks, his retrievals are magnificent.
Wwwwww great vid
It is interesting to get a players history and perspective.
About the video itself: shame the interviewer wasn't mic'd, and the music was too loud. Probably could be removed altogether.
I feel uneasy when he said we need people like Asal to get the crowd behind squash. No we don’t. We need people like ashour, shabana etc. No sport requires cheating and bad sportsmanship. You want clean electric unbiased atmosphere , watch how the Americans do it. You get the Americans on board with squash and you get your Olympic sport.
I feel uneasy when he said we need people like Asal to get the crowd behind squash. No we don’t. We need people like ashour, shabana etc. No sport requires cheating and bad sportsmanship. You want clean electric unbiased atmosphere , watch how the Americans do it. You get the Americans on board with squash and you get your Olympic sport.