John Musto Named New CPCT Director of Squash by Erica Bates January 4, 2018 -
Chelsea Piers Connecticut is pleased to welcome John Musto as its new
Director of Squash. A former Captain of the Yale Squash team,
Musto was a four-time 1st team All-American playing #1 for the
two-time National Champions. Musto brings more than two decades
of both collegiate and professional playing experience, a robust
coaching background and strong management skills to the Squash
Club.
Musto’s playing career
began in high school where he was the top ranked American junior in
both the U19 and the U17 divisions. After his collegiate career,
Musto played on the Professional Squash Association Tour (PSA) for four
years. Musto, a Level III US Squash Certified Coach, continues to
compete on the International Masters tour where he won the US Men’s 45
& Over National Championship in 2016. He also served as Chair
of the US Squash Competition Task Force that redesigned the US
Championships.
“John is a tremendous
addition to the Chelsea Piers Squash Club,” commented Greta Wagner,
Executive Director, Chelsea Piers Connecticut. “John is
known as a being a versatile and top coach for every level of
player. He has trained top professional players on the PSA tour,
mentored aspiring juniors who wish to enroll in exclusive colleges, yet
also delights in introducing the sport to beginners and organizing
programs for adults of all levels. Finding such a well-rounded
and seasoned coach with a depth of leadership experience will serve our
members well and enhance our already remarkable program.”
“I am thrilled to take
on this new opportunity and so excited to join the Chelsea Piers
Connecticut team,” said Musto. “Chelsea Piers has an incredible
squash facility, attracts committed athletes and coaches and supports
the development of the complete athlete. I believe Chelsea Piers
Connecticut is well on the way to being the finest squash program in
the country.”
Musto comes to Chelsea
Piers most recently from the Princeton Club in New York City where he
served as Director of Athletics and Head Squash Professional for more
than five years. Musto’s distinguished career includes leadership
roles as Director of Squash at City View Racquet Club in Long Island
City and various positions at American Express and Citigroup Inc.
Musto spent 10 years
on the Yale Club of New York Board of Directors, the last three serving
as President of the Board. In addition, Musto has valuable
experience at the high school level, having spent two years as the head
Coach for Chapin School Varsity Girls Team.
