Melina Turk

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Melina Turk
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Residence Hamilton, Bermuda
Born
Playsright-handed
Racquet usedDunlop
Women's singles
Highest ranking88 (February 2016)

Melina Turk is a Canadian former professional squash player who currently serves as a squash coach following her retirement from the sport in 2016. [1] She was coached by her father Gene Turk who also served as a former head coach of Canada men's squash team. Melina also played squash in junior level competitions for Dartmouth College in US. [2] She achieved her highest career singles ranking of 88 in February 2016 during the 2015–16 PSA World Tour. [3]

Coaching career

After ending her playing career on a brief note, she pursued her career as a squash coach similar to her father. She had coaching stints at Westchester Squash Club in New York, Calgary Winter Club in Alberta before moving to Bermuda in late 2018 to coach at Victoria Street Club. [4] Melina is currently residing in Bermuda coaching at The Court House Squash and Wellness in Hamilton. [5]

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References

  1. "Squash Info | Melina Turk | Squash". www.squashinfo.com. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  2. "Melina Turk - Women's Squash". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  3. "Squash Info | PSA World Squash Rankings: Melina Turk | Squash". www.squashinfo.com. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  4. "Turk's delight at coaching role | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Tennis/Squash - Mobile". mobile.royalgazette.com. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  5. "Turk looks to grow Court House programme | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Tennis/Squash - Mobile". mobile.royalgazette.com. Retrieved 2019-08-28.