Tutors
Steven Friedland (interim Academic Coordinator)
Graduated from Central Washington University with 2 teaching degrees in Elementary Education (K-8) and in Middle-Level Science (6-8). I have also earned my US Squash coaching level 2 qualification, plus I have been fortunate to have coached squash for 10 years before getting my teaching degrees. At Squash on Track, my goal is for the students to gain and learn the confidence in their own ability to understand and comprehend the material or task that they are trying to achieve. Outside of squash I love to play golf, spend time with friends and family, and cook.
Anya Saksena
Anya is a senior at the Harker School and has been playing squash for eight years. At Squash on Track, she promotes learning through active engagement and hopes to help kids grow not only their academic skills but also their social and personal skills. Apart from squash, Anya enjoys reading, baking, coding, and hanging out with friends!
Rianne Lui
Rianne is a junior at Palo Alto High School where she enjoys studying both the sciences and arts. Although she doesn't play squash, she has been working with Squash on Track since the summer of 2022. She currently runs our tutor-student mentor match up program and manages coordination with all tutors. Additionally, she is the current camp director for our annual Squash On Track summer camp. This year's camp sought to teach students various STEM concepts by combining STEM and interactive art. Throughout the year, Rianne primarily works with our middle school students across all subjects. She enjoys teaching in one-on-one as well as group teaching settings and strives to improve self-confidence by promoting a deeper understanding across all subjects!
Tanay Kapoor
Tanay is a rising senior at American High School. He has been playing squash for 8 years, and has been a helping with the Squash on Track program for 3 years. His interests include finance, weightlifting, long walks, and LEGO building. He also works with the financial board, assisting with budgets and income statements for Squash on Track.
Andy Guo
Andy Guo is a software engineer who has been playing squash since college. He got into the sport because he had to fulfil the PE requirement, and it became an addiction. Having lived in different places in the world, he values education and enjoys sharing his experiences with others. Andy holds the conviction that one can do anything if one puts his or her mind to it, and wishes to share this outlook with all Squash on Track kids. Outside of squash, Andy enjoys cycling, motorcycle racing, and cooking.
Sachith Vissapragada
Sachith is a senior at Carlmont High School who has been playing squash for 10 years. He tutors at Squash on Track to help kids learn new concepts and preserve their curiosity.
Neel Rangan
Currently a sophomore at Gunn High School, Neel has played squash for four years. At Squash on Track, Neel enjoys helping the younger students learn understand subjects like math and English. Besides squash, Neel participates in Model UN, paints models, and reads.
Nihal Verghese
Nihal is a sophomore at Khan Lab High School. He participates on the robotic team and plays multiple instruments as well as enjoying art and coding. At Squash on Track he wishes to advance his teaching skills and set them up for success in future endeavours. Nihal has been a tutor with the afterschool program and was a Senior Program Lead for our first year of summer camp!
Marlow Nedelchev
Marlow is a senior at homestead high school, where he is an in-class tutor for a junior level literature honors class. He has tutored for most of his high school career, and has a passion for helping others learn new ideas and push themselves. Besides tutoring, he is the president of drama club at his school and loves going to the beach in his free time.