Our Vision

Markus has extensive experience in the squash industry, dating back to 1979, with key roles in PR, German Squash Bundesliga League Management, and organizing PSA tournaments 1990 with a prize money of 100.000 USD.  He has played a pivotal role in the international sale of squash courts, contributing to the global growth of the sport. Over the course of more than three decades, Markus has been involved in selling nearly 3,000 squash courts across 70 countries. His experience includes successful projects on all continents, where he was actively involved in the planning of facilities, including the biggest squash facility in the world, Hasta La Vista. He is a strong advocate for the sport’s economical potential and highlights the vital role of squash within the leisure industry.

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Jess is recognised for her extensive knowledge of facility management. Together with her husband Peter Nicol, she launched Nicol squash camps over 15 years ago and now oversees a thriving facility in New York City. Her upbeat spirit drives her mission to bring people together through squash and to spread the Nicol vibe to new locations—like Fort Monmout, the new Nicol facility in New Jersey with squash, padel and pickleball courts.. Jess is also our first SFN Expert from North America, giving us a key perspective on the sport’s developments and opportunities in this vital region. When she’s not at the courts, you’ll find Jess surfing or skiing with her boys, Peter and Bode, right by her side, always bringing that same positive energy wherever she goes.

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Over the years Wolfgang gained fundamental experiences as an architect in a wide range of building types. For 30 years he has played key roles in leading architecture practices in Munich/ Germany and London/ UK, delivering office buildings, sport buildings, TV studios, mix-use and listed buildings. Increasingly the projects have been driven by issues of sustainability and energy efficiency. Consequently, he rounded off his skills by qualifying as a Sustainability Consultant in various certification systems (DGNB Auditor/ LEED AP/ BREEAM AP). He is committed to achieving high-quality sustainable projects by developing creative, cost-effective solutions through design and dialogue, careful consideration of individual places, regulatory constraints and the particular needs of the client and the environment.

Born in Ireland, Vincent Bradley began his career as a professional squash player. He played for the Irish National team. In 1982, he moved to Bochum, where he has since been a driving force at Oase Health and Sports Club, Bochum.

As Managing Director, Vincent has led the organization to become German Club of the year twice in ten years. With his extensive experience in health management and cooperative business models, he is promoting a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing. Vincent’s commitment to innovation in the wellness industry aligns with SFN’s mission to unlock new opportunities for squash facilities worldwide.​

Vincent Bradley has been the owner at the highly successful Daisy Hill Squash & Racquet Club in Brisbane, Australia, since 2018. Recognized for his exceptional contributions, he was awarded Squash Australia's "Squash Manager of the Year" in both 2022 and 2023. As a former professional player, Bradley claimed seven PSA Tour titles and achieved a career-high ranking in the top 60 worldwide.

His coaching career has been truly global, with high-profile roles across various countries. Bradley has served as Australia’s National Junior Coach and represented Malta as both Head Coach and player in three Commonwealth Games. ​

Paul is Director of Coaching at Off the Wall Squash in Essex, England. In a coaching career spanning nearly 30 years, he has coached national junior and senior champions and world top 10 players (including his son Daryl).

He has been a county coach, East of England Regional Coach, a coach educator in South Africa, player liaison and sponsorship scout for Head, coach mentor and tutor for England Squash and Assistant National Junior Coach in Norway.

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Rachele is currently pursuing her studies in Economics, Management, and Computer Science at Bocconi University in Milan. Her specialization is in Data Analysis, with a strong focus on uncovering valuable insights in the global leisure market. Rachele is dedicated to delivering reliable, data-driven assessments to support SFN members in making informed strategic decisions.

Her analytical expertise enables her to track squash’s growth trends and market dynamics worldwide, identifying new opportunities for expansion and development.