KO’s Renovated Squash Facility Opens

On Tuesday, January 20, KO made it official. Head of School Tom Dillow cut the red ribbon on the renovation of KO’s squash facility, which added four new all-glass courts, bringing the total to eight. Squash is having a moment; it’s now an Olympic sport (LA 2028), and college recruitment is on the rise. Our players have earned spots on top collegiate teams and deserve the facilities to match!

Last year, the board recognized the need to upgrade the squash facility to meet the teams’ growing demands. Nearly 50 Wyverns participate annually—a number that could grow to 20% of our student body. Our facilities department drew up plans to reimagine the facility’s gym area, a large underutilized space, expanding the entire facility from four to eight courts. The renovations began in the summer, and through the crew’s diligence, the project was completed in January, just in time for our teams to use for the season.

“The players are thrilled about how amazing the facility looks – truly on an elite level,” said Cam Biondi, varsity girls’ squash coach. “It’s a game changer because it doubles the amount of courts, which expands the program within the school. And, since there’s more space, many more families are viewing the matches with their younger children in tow, so it feels very celebratory.”

We are grateful to our donors who recognized a need and stepped up to make the upgrade a reality. Special thanks to Gil Keegan ‘88 P’22, ‘25, ‘27, Mark Conrad ’96 P’32, Beverly Baker (in honor of Shep Baker ’47), and the Coscarelli Family, whose vision and commitment guided the renovation to completion in record time. This will impact our players and program for years to come.

Needless to say, it’s a hit.