Our Team
our team
Ignite Squash is home to all aspiring squash players at every level. The team comprises top squash coaches equipped with different capabilities, competencies and experiences. Be it learning the sport for the first time or training and competing at an international level, Ignite Squash provides a platform conducive to learning and growing at one’s own pace. If you are interested in learning more about us, our coaches or our programmes, do get in touch with us today!
Timothy Arnold
( HEAD COACH / FOUNDER )
Timothy Arnold is a former top Malaysian squash player having represented the country nationally and internationally at the highest levels of competitive squash. He joined the Professional Squash Association (PSA) in 2002 and reached a world ranking of 96 in 2004.
ROBINO HO
( SENIOR COACH )
With over 20 years of experience, Robino possesses a passionate interest in developmental coaching. For both kids and adults alike, he has guided many beginner players in building a strong foundation for their squash journey. Robino has coached in both private and public institutions, and is currently a head coach at Raffles Girls’ School (RGS).
Au Yeong Pak Lam
( SENIOR COACH )
Au Yeong’s passion lies in developing and coaching juniors. He enjoys promoting the game to beginners, inspiring them to play squash as a life-long game. An ex-coach for St. Andrew’s squash team, he is also the father of two squash national players. One of them is Wai Yhann who is the current Women’s No. 1 in Singapore and represents Singapore at an international level.
AU YEONG WAI YHANN
Wai Yhann is Singapore’s no.1 women’s squash player having won four consecutive Singapore National Championships and numerous other titles. She competes at an international level on the PSA world tour and works closely with Ignite Squash under Timothy Arnold’s mentorship. She is currently studying at Bristol University, where she trains with Mohamed El-Shorbaghy and Joelle King, returning regularly to Singapore to coach the next generation of players at Ignite Squash.
Elvinn Keo
( HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH )
Elvinn Keo is a professional squash player with extensive experience on the PSA tour. Achieving a career high WR of 91, he has won 4x PSA titles, 3x Singapore Open Championships and 10x International Jumbo Open Championships. He brings 23 years of high performance squash competencies to Ignite Squash and specialises in working with aspiring juniors and seniors who wish to compete internationally or professionally.
Jaedan Joseph Lee
Jaedan has played competitive squash for the last 7 years. He is a current B grade player. With a friendly disposition and open coaching style, Jaedan focuses on helping kids and adults achieve their squash goals. He is an aspiring national player.
Michelle Tay
Michelle is an ex-national player with 14 years of experience as a player and 5 years of experience coaching beginner to intermediate players. She finds joy in seeing players progress toward their squash goals.
Ng Zi Ling (Gillian)
Gillian is an ex-state player from Malaysia and is currently coaching National Junior College (NJC) and Singapore Squash National Team. Gillian has over 4 years of coaching both juniors and adults. She is well-versed in coaching ladies and juniors of all ages.
Timothy Leong
Timothy is a current national player and has represented the country at multiple South East Asian (SEA) games and Asian games. With 5 years of coaching under his belt, he has experience working with intermediate and national level squash athletes. A graduate in Sports and Physical Education, and as a former student of Timothy Arnold as both an athlete and a coach, Timothy is passionate about squash and helping aspiring players bring their game to the next level at Ignite Squash.
BRANDON TAN
Brandon is an Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Level 1 certified coach with over 6 years of coaching experience. He competes on the PSA world tour and trains at the Birmingham University with the likes of world no. 6 Joel Makin whilst simultaneously undertaking a degree in Sport, Physical Education and Coaching science. He returns to Singapore regularly to coach at Ignite Squash where he brings his experience with elite training practices to aspiring squash players.
Regan Tan
Regan used to represent the Singapore team in the Junior level. Currently, Regan’s passion lie in developing future talents in Singapore, where he inspires these players to love squash as a life-long game. Regan has coached several juniors who went on to represent Singapore.
Elliot Aruldoss
( BUSINESS MANAGER )
Elliot is a former World Squash Federation coach and a current A Grade player representing top squash clubs at the Singapore National Squash Leagues. He yearns to raise the profile of squash as a sport in Singapore as well as mentor the next generation of squash players. As business manager for Ignite Squash, Elliot helps the company with events management, negotiating contracts, preparing business proposals as well as liaising with sponsors and other stakeholders.