If you read my blogs, you know that I write most often about the spectacular women in 85 Broads who are doing amazing things with their lives. Today, I'm going to write about one truly spectacular guy in my life -- my son Chris Hanson. He is in Australia playing in the World Uni Squash Games with his fellow teammates. I am so proud of both of my kids - Mer cheers her brother on and we both laugh that after all these years, I still don't know a "boast" from a "nick." What I do know is that my son has a champion attitude and a champion heart which is all that matters. GO TEAM!


2010 World University Squash Games

By Paul Assaiante | Published July 15, 2010

Paul Assaiante, head coach for the US team at the World University Games, reports on the first day of team play.

Melbourne, Australia — Today was an epic day for US squash.

In the team championships, our side beat Austria 3-0. Logan Greer started us off with a strong 3-1 victory. Todd Harrity then came up against a very dangerous young player and won in 3 tight and risky games. Chris Hanson won the rubber match 3-0 comfortably.

Tonight we went up against host Australia, coached by five-time world
champion Sara Fitzgerald. Kristen Lange lost 3-0 and all of a sudden the pressure was on. Todd Harrity was in much better form, winning 3-0.

Chris Hanson then came out to play the number two from Australia, Luke Sims. Sims hit the ball very hard and had Chris on his heels throughout. At 9-9 in the first game Chris cut his knee and took the injury time out to get it covered, quickly winning the game 11-9. In game two, Sims came out blasting, winning 11-6, but in game three, Chris showed great grit, winning 11-7. Although Sims seemed to be fading, he somehow found a second wind and stole the fourth game 11-6.

All of a sudden the pressure was squarely on Chris’s shoulders for us to have a chance for a medal, and he found himself down 7-4. Chris then dug deep, and after several gut-busting points he came out on top, winning the fifth game 11-7.

We play Hong Kong tomorrow (the number two seed), and then the cross-over match tomorrow afternoon.

Stay tuned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!