The Heart of the Court:
Milton Girls Squash
Milton Girls Squash combines tactical court-craft with collective intensity — a program that leans into the demands of the sport, from a perfectly placed winner to a five-game battle, while building the kind of camaraderie that defines the team's identity. The Mustangs play with a championship mindset, but the friendships forged within those four walls carry just as much weight as any result on the scoreboard.
Following a historic ISL Championship and a 7th-place finish at Nationals in 2022, Milton has continued to field a roster built to compete at the highest level — winning the 2026 division title at High School Nationals in Philadelphia and topping every team in its classification at the New England Prep School Championships.
The program's ambitions extend well beyond secondary school competition. In recent years, Mustangs have gone on to compete in college squash at programs including Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth, and Virginia. A varsity roster that blends international talent — including standouts from Egypt and Jamaica — with homegrown players creates a depth of competition and technique that prepares every athlete for the demands of the collegiate game.
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Schedule & Results
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Girls' Squash
LIVE STREAM
Program Philosophy: Individual Sport, Collective Soul
Squash is scored individually, but Milton has built its program around a different idea — that players who step onto the court alone are still carrying a team with them. The support system between teammates, regardless of religion, nationality, or position on the ladder, is treated as a competitive asset in its own right: the belief that raising each other up raises the ceiling of the entire program.
That philosophy extends beyond the court. Milton's roster includes nationally ranked tournament players alongside multi-sport athletes balancing performing arts, speech and debate, and other pursuits — and the program is built to support that range rather than narrow it. Fairness, an appreciation for the game's traditions and etiquette, and the ability to win or lose with grace are treated as core competencies, not afterthoughts — a commitment that has regularly earned the program Team Sportsmanship recognition in the ISL.
Prepare a Path to Play Your Way
Opportunities: 1st Team, 2nd Team, 3rd Team
Milton Girls Squash is built for players at every level — from first-timers picking up a racquet to nationally ranked competitors. The program runs on a fluid meritocracy: consistent challenge matches mean hard work is rewarded throughout the season, and players move up the ladder based on performance. But the structure works just as well for someone simply looking to learn the game, stay active, and be part of a team.
Mentorship is built into the program at every level. Top players regularly get on court with newcomers to trade shots and share tips, making sure every athlete — regardless of experience — has a path to improvement and a genuine place on the roster.
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Coaching Staff
Seth Packard
Head Coach
Coach Packard brings over three decades of experience to the Milton Academy squash program, with a playing career that began in the competitive prep school circuits of New England and Ontario before four years on the varsity at Williams College. He launched his professional coaching career at the Heights Casino in Brooklyn, home to one of the nation's most storied junior programs, where he discovered a passion for developing the next generation of players.
His coaching pedigree includes tenures at some of the most prestigious private athletic clubs in the country, including the Union Club of New York, the New York Athletic Club, and the Harvard Club of Boston. His experience spans the collegiate level — coaching squads at MIT and Boston University — to elite summer programs, where he worked alongside English national coaches and world-champion professionals.
Beyond the court, Coach Packard brings a unique perspective as a veteran photojournalist and videographer. Having worked courtside at PSA Platinum events including the U.S. Open and the Tournament of Champions, he brings an eye for elite movement and racquet technique that few coaches can match. At Milton, he is dedicated to helping every player on the ladder deepen their love for the sport while building a resilient, vibrant team culture.
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Honors & Awards
Milton Girls Squash is built on a tradition of grit and grace. We celebrate the collective milestones that have put our program on the national map, as well as the individual student-athletes who have pushed their limits to lead our ladder.
Program Milestones
NEPSAC Class C & Squash Nationals Division 4 Champions: 2025–2026
ISL Championship Titles: 2010, 2022
National Standing: 7th place at the 2022 U.S. Squash National Championships in Philadelphia
Division III/IV Nationals: 3rd place at the 2025 U.S. High School Team Event; Champions in 2026
New England Honors: Consistently ranked among the top programs in the New England Interscholastics, with historic 1st, 2nd, and 4th place finishes
Sportsmanship Excellence: Recipient of the New England Sportsmanship Award in 2022, honoring the program's commitment to integrity and character on and off the court
Individual Accolades & Historical Success
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Season Highlights
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The Lifelong Game: Our Alumni Network
Milton Girls Squash was founded in 1975 by founding coach and Athletic Director Dolly Sullivan, whose legacy is honored through the Girls' locker room, dedicated in her memory. From the dominant squads that topped the New England leaderboard from 1989 to 1991 to eleven straight winning seasons, the program's history is one of sustained excellence. Trailblazers like Kristin Rubin '06 and Cece Cortes '07, both of whom went on to captain their college teams, helped build the foundation that today's Mustangs continue to build on.
College Pipeline:
Lily Bourell '26, Princeton University
Katherine Risden '24, Wesleyan University
Mia Todd '23, Franklin & Marshall College
Sohaila Ismail '23, University of Pennsylvania
Stay Connected
Are you a Milton Squash alum playing in college or competing professionally? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to Head Coach, Seth Packard to share your latest news or to receive details regarding the next alumni gathering – once a part of the Milton Squash roster, always a part of the family!
The History of Milton Squash
The story of Milton Boys Squash is inseparable from the people who built it. From its beginnings in a converted baseball practice cage to its current status as a national powerhouse, the program has been anchored by sportsmanship, intellectual rigor, and an unwavering commitment to what alumni simply call "the Milton way."
The Founding Era: Frank Millett
In 1964, Milton Academy received its first three squash courts, gifted in memory of Ralph B. Williams III '51 and Albert C. Williams '60. Under founding coach Francis D. "Frank" Millett, the boys' program began interscholastic competition in the 1965–66 season. A beloved Latin teacher who lived on campus from 1942 until his passing in 2017 at age 100, Millett became the heartbeat of the program.
Known for handwritten calligraphy notes to players and his mantra to "win like gentlemen," Millett led the program to an enviable winning percentage and five undefeated seasons. His influence was so profound that the Academy named Millet House in his honor in 2004. Today, his legacy lives on through the Frank Millet Scholarship and the annual "FDM" Graduates Invitational, where alumni return to campus every March to honor the man who taught them that character counts more than the scoreboard.
Carrying the Standard:
Leadership on and off the Court
The program's coaching history reads like a "Who's Who" of American squash. Philip Perry '53 served the longest coaching tenure in Milton's first-team history, retiring in 1995 after decades of dedication. He was followed by Richard "Scotty" Stewart '49, a three-time national amateur singles champion whose calm, steady instruction guided the 1st Team to a 58–8 record during his tenure.
Stewart's impact ran deep enough that the Scotty Stewart Award for Most Improved Player was established in 2006, recognizing athletes who reach their full potential through resilience and humor — the same qualities Stewart modeled every day. This coaching lineage carried Milton through the sport's transition from North American hardball to international softball without losing its edge, producing a stellar winning percentage and dozens of college captains at the Ivy League level.
The Modern Facility: Built by the Community
What began as three courts in the Wigglesworth Cage has evolved into a premier seven-court international facility — almost entirely through the generosity of former players. Expansions in 1984, 1995, and 2000 brought the venue to its current seven courts, the standard for interscholastic competition.
The Williams Squash Courts are more than a place to play. Plaques lining the walls list FDM winners and the names of those who built this legacy — a daily reminder to every student-athlete that they're playing for something larger than a single match. They're part of a tradition of excellence, empathy, and lifelong connection built by the generations who came before them.
