Alexia Clonda comes to Vassar with over 35 years of experience in the Squash Industry throughout the world, including Australia and other countries internationally. Clonda holds Levels 1, 2 and 3 Coaching Certifications as well as being a World Squash Federation Level 1 Coaching Certification Tutor/Instructor.
As an athlete, Alexia is an Australian and British Junior Under 19 Champion and held the No 1 Junior World ranking. Clonda has represented Australia at both Junior and Senior levels, reaching a career high of World no 5, semi-finalist World and Australian Opens, quarterfinalist British Open. Alexia's impressive track record in the Squash Industry has earned her numerous accolades, including the 2000 Australian Sports Medal for services to Squash. An elite athlete, Clonda achieved despite life threatening asthma and many other health issues.
Coaching Accolades
WSF Level 1 Coaching Tutor / Instructor Certificate
WSF Level 1 & 2 Coaching Certificate
US Squash Level 2 & 3 Coaching Certification
Certified Sports Presenter & Assessor, Mentor
Bachelor of Sports Science (equated for US)
Neuro Linguistic Programming, Buteyko Breathing Instructor, ThetaHealing Practitioner/Teacher
Athletic Highlights
2007 quarterfinalist Australia Closed Championships
2006 Australian Commonwealth Games Team
Recipient 2000 Australian Sports Medal for services to Squash
Highest World Ranking 5
Highest Australian Ranking 2
Highest NSW Ranking 1
Highest World Junior Ranking 1
Chairwoman - Women’s International Squash Players Association (WISPA) 1985-1989
WISPA - Foundation member 1983
International Squash Racquets Federation, Women’s Committee 1985-1989
Australia Sports Commission National Athlete Award Scheme 1985/1986
Representative Captain 1981-1986
Australian Representative Junior 1978-1979,
Australian Representative 1983-1985
World Open 1983 semi-finalist
World Team Champions 1983
NSW Open Under 23 Champion 1983
NSW Open & Under 23 Champion 1982
Queensland Under 23 Champion 1982
British Open 1982 quarter-finalist
Sport Australia Award Outstanding Performance 1984 Australian Women’s Squash Team
NSW Women’s Squash Rackets Association - Committee member, Publicity Officer 1982 - 1983,
NSW Selector 1986-1989
Australian Squash Racquets Association, Australia Selector 1986-1989
NSW Representative Junior Captain 1975-1979,
Australian Junior Champion 1978
British Junior Champion 1979
