Why Do Businessmen Play Squash in Houston?

The most obvious answer to the question: "Why do businessmen play squash in Houston?" is that this sport has a social element. Most of the executives interviewed play with other business executives from their companies or companies. The relationships established in the court may have a real impact on promotions within a company or even on contracts with other companies. However, none of the executives admitted to acting on any decisions they made while playing on the court. Instead, these relationships are much more subtle and indirect.

• It is a sport of the well paid

If you are looking for a new hobby, consider playing squash. The International Olympic Committee has recognized the sport but it has yet to be included as a contested sport. The sport has been shortlisted several times, and lobbying efforts have been intensifying recently. Houston-based nonprofit Mission Squash is one group that aims to make squash accessible to underserved youth.

It is a sport of the ambitious.

The sport of squash is no longer just for the well-to-do. Among the readers of Squash N news magazine, more than half have an advanced degree, and 43 percent earned $50,000 or more last year. The sport was originally played only by high-society people but has become increasingly popular in the corporate world.

Those who want to make money from the sport should focus on the technical aspects. Typically, a pro will spend twenty-five hours or more on the court each week. They might also run private lessons and groups. A professional can also handle the business end of the squash, such as promoting tournaments and managing teams and internal leagues.

It is a sport for the well-paid.

Squash is one of the few sports played by the well-to-do and well-paid in Houston, but it is not the only sport. The Houston Squash Club plans to promote the sport by hosting the Houston Squash Open, which features an 11-country field with a $110k prize. The organizers hope to draw a new audience for squash in Houston, a city that has historically been associated with Great Britain.

The sport is not as exclusive as some might think. Houston is home to Mission Squash, an organization that combines academic enrichment with athletic training. Mission Squash's mission is to help youth from underprivileged backgrounds stay in school, graduate from high school, and go on to college. Mission Squash offers free classes and activities to students participating in the program. As a nonprofit organization, the nonprofit depends on donations from the Houston community.