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Pushppa Devi Paramasewa

Seri Kembangan,10

Summary

A former Malaysian squash athlete and the founder of PUMPA Squash Academy, with nearly 24 years of experience in the field. Career highlights include representing Malaysia from 2001 to 2015 and achieving a former world ranking of No. 68.

Currently a WSF Level 3 coach candidate. Extensive coaching experience spans from grassroots to national levels, including serving as the Female National Junior Coach for the Asian Junior Individual Championships in Iran, where teams secured multiple gold medals across various age categories (U13, U15, U17, U19) in 2014 and 2015.

In addition to on-court expertise, certified with an OCM Sport Administrators Course (2013) and have directed several high-profile tournaments, including the Selangor State Closed Squash Championships and the Malaysian Indian International Sports Games. Have also organized PUMPA Squash Mini Carnival.

Coaching philosophy centers on fostering a love for squash through fun and engaging lessons while emphasizing team sportsmanship. With a comprehensive understanding of both local and international athlete expectations, committed to promoting healthy mental and physical development through the sport of squash.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Pumpa Squash Academy
06.2021 - Current
  • Plan, develop, and implement variety of sports and recreational programs for participants of all ages and skill levels.
  • Oversee maintenance and operations of squash facilities, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and suitable for squash activities.
  • Seek out sponsorship opportunities and funding sources to support program growth.
  • Coordinate logistics, including scheduling, facilities, officiating, and awards.

Head Coach

Pumpa Squash Academy
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Co-ordinate junior programming, instruction and events.
  • Co-ordinate adult programming, instruction and events.
  • Be responsible at certain times for manning reception desk, being responsible for specific program and help members with their inquiries.
  • Co-ordinate Progress Reports.
  • Co-ordinate motivation talk to players and parents.
  • Programming includes, but is not limited to:
  • 1)Junior Squad & Travel Teams.
  • 2)Overall youth instructional programs, leagues & clinics, round robins, ladder (ages 9-17)
  • 3)Schools Programs
  • Develop and coach adult squash programs. Programming includes, but is not limited to:
  • 1)Ladies clinics and leagues
  • 2)Men's clinics and leagues
  • 3)Mixed clinics and leagues
  • Co-ordinate and manage tournaments and special events. Tournaments and events include, but are not limited to:
  • 1)Malaysia National Junior Championships (junior)

Arvesha Vikneswaran - 3rd Placing (GU13)

Saif Che Suhir - 6th placing (BU11)

  • 2)Selangor Super Circuit tournaments (junior)

Arvesha Vikneswaran 1st (GU9,GU11)

Keshav Prem Kumar 1st (BU9)

Teaya Senthilnathan 3rd (GU9)

Lakshetaa Babu Kiran 4th (GU9)

Leora 5th (GU9)

  • 3)Pumpa Squash Academy in house tournaments and exhibition events (Junior/Adult)
  • 4) National Junior Rising Star Circuit (Junior)

Arvesha Vikneswaran 3rd (GU13)

Female National Junior Coach

Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia
08.2015 - 08.2015
  • Collaborate with head coach to develop game plans and strategies for Asian Junior Championship matches.
  • Analyses each player's performance and report to head coach.
  • Determines game strategy based on player's capabilities.
  • Follows procedures if player is injured.
  • Encouraging good sportsmanship.
  • Scheduling and running team practice sessions.
  • Advising athletes to stay motivated through out championship.

Results Archived: 4 golds

  • Girls Under 19 (Winner) Andrea Lee
  • Girls Under 17

Winner -Sivasangari Subramaniam

Runner-Up Zoe Foo Yuk Han

  • Girls Under 15

Winner - Aifa Azman (MAS)

Girls Under 13

Winner Kiroshanna Manoharan

Runner-Up Wong Heng Wai

Female National Junior Coach

Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia
06.2014 - 06.2014
  • Collaborate with head coach to develop game plans and strategies for Asian Junior Championship matches.
  • Analyses each player's performance and report to head coach.
  • Determines game strategy based on player's capabilities.
  • Follows procedures if player is injured.
  • Encouraging good sportsmanship.
  • Scheduling and running team practice sessions.
  • Advising athletes to stay motivated through out championship.

Results Archived:

  • Girls Under 19 (Winner) Vanessa Raj Gnanasigamani
  • Girls Under 17

Winner -Andrea Lee

Runner-Up Zoe Foo Yuk Han

  • Girls Under 15

Runner-Up Nur Aliah Izzati

  • Girls Under 13

Winner Aifa Azman

Education

Master of Science - Human Communication

University Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
2018

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

University Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
2013

Skills

Notable Achievements

  • 2012 SRAM No2 Series 3rd
  • 2011 CIMB KL Open Championship 3rd
  • 2010 Mumbai Open 3rd
  • 2010 NSC Satellite No1 3rd
  • 2009 Interstate Championship 1st
  • 2007 World Junior Championship 2nd
  • 2006 National Junior Championship 2nd
  • 2006 Australia Tri Series 2nd
  • 2006 Dutch Junior Open 3rd
  • 2003 Hong Kong Junior Championship 1st
  • 2001 Singapore Junior Open 2nd

Timeline

Managing Director

Pumpa Squash Academy
06.2021 - Current

Head Coach

Pumpa Squash Academy
06.2021 - 07.2024

Female National Junior Coach

Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia
08.2015 - 08.2015

Female National Junior Coach

Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia
06.2014 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Human Communication

University Putra Malaysia

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

University Putra Malaysia
Pushppa Devi Paramasewa