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I strongly believe that if you were to talk to any squash player and ask them about their experiences, they would all appreciate the realm of opportunities that squash offers. Being a squash player means experiencing so many special things, such as traveling to unique places for tournaments, meeting new friends from around the world, and discovering your own potential.  For Coach Nayelly Hernandez-Walker, current assistant coach for the Columbia men’s and women’s squash teams, squash has enabled her to experience success and pride as both a player and mentor.  Coach Nayelly’s journey with squash began in Mexico with her father. After health issues of his own, Coach Nayelly’s father encouraged her and her siblings to exercise and stay active. What started as a fun activity for Coach Nayelly soon transformed into a competitive career. She quickly fell in love with the feelings of validation and accomplishment from both small and big wins. She said that some of the most rewarding as