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just wanted to let you know that I am not going to be
playing the WSA circuit anymore, my motivation is as strong
as ever but my body will not allow me to train and compete
at the level I want to anymore.
The last few years have been extremely tough, I have given
it everything I could to try and get back to playing well
but I know what it takes to get to the top of the rankings
and deep down I know I just cannot do it anymore. Having had
three surgeries on my knee and one on my hip and suffering
recurring problems I think it is time to move on. I don’t
think this will come as a great shock but I want to let all
the people know who have helped me so much over the years.
 I
want to say thank you to my Mum and Dad, I am so grateful
for all the encouragement and support they have given me and
for always being there for me, I couldn’t have done any of
it without them and also a big thank you to Neil, to my
brother Mark and sister in law Joanne for their amazing
support too and for being there through the good and the
bad.
Thank you to all the people that have contributed to my
squash career and helped me along the way, thanks to England
squash who have supported me since I first went professional
and all the coaches I have worked with over the years,
especially to Paul Carter for his never ending belief in me,
and thanks to the numerous physiotherapists and support
staff who I have worked with. There are too many people to
mention individually.
 Thanks
to WISPA/WSA for all their hard work over the years and to
all the tournament organisers and all the billets I have
stayed with.
I have got so many amazing memories and had a lot of
unforgettable experiences. And I have made so many friends
along the way, I would like to name them all but I don't
want to leave anyone out! I hope you know who you are
though.
I have had a great time and I would recommend being a full
time squash player to anyone!
 It
has been an absolute privilege to able to play full time
squash, I will miss the tournaments, the travelling, my
friends, playing for England and I will even miss the
training!
But I believe I have a lot to look forward to now.
I have already been coaching over the last year or so, I
have been coaching at Hunts County squash club and I have
worked on a few regional junior squads, I hope to continue
this and do more, I am excited about having new challenges
and looking forward to whatever comes along.
Tania Bailey |
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