The Avon Old Farms Squash Club is situated inside the Gaynor Squash Pavilion at Avon Old Farms School, Connecticut. Opened in 2007, the facility boasts six world-class international singles squash courts, and one three-wall glass exhibition court. Combined with ample seating and viewing, Gaynor Squash Pavilion is the perfect place to house top-tier tournaments and world class squash training, or simply to slap around a squash ball on a Sunday afternoon in comfort.
Avon Old Farms School sits on nearly 1,000 acres of rolling woodlands, and has absolutely stunning views overlooking the Farmington Valley toward Avon Mountain.
The Avon Old Farms Squash Club facilities features:
One premium three-wall-glass International singles exhibition court
Six international singles glass-back squash courts
Equipment sales and demos
Second floor for increased spectator viewing
Open seven days a week
Ample parking
squash director
Thomas Keidel
Avon Old Farms School is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Keidel as the new squash director of the AOF Squash Club and head coach of the varsity squash team, effective immediately.
"We are thrilled to welcome Tom to the Avon Old Farms community," said Director of Athletics Geoff Barlow ’98. "His comprehensive background in squash coaching makes him an ideal fit for our program, and we are excited to have his energy and expertise on the AOF courts."
Keidel joins Avon Old Farms from Capitol Squash in Hartford, Conn., where he served as squash and operations manager. In this role, he oversaw the squash curriculum for students ages 10–18 throughout the Hartford area, delivering group instruction, private lessons, and tournament coaching.
A 2006 graduate of Tufts University, Keidel was captain of the men's squash team and was named a NESCAC Scholar-Athlete. His coaching background includes private squash instruction at Pyramid Squash in NY and CityView Racquet Club in NYC, as well as high school squash at Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford.
Avon Old Farms looks forward to the continued growth and success of its squash program under Keidel’s leadership.
Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Men’s Squash Team Captain
NESCAC Scholar-Athlete