Coach Kay Zee Sitshebo strives to grow awareness around the sport of squash and encourage people to learn and play the game. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, Executive Director Sitshebo was the first graduate of the Egoli Youth Empowerment Program in 2013. The EYE Program helps underprivileged South African kids get off the street by offering good education and empowerment through sports. Before moving to Indianapolis in 2014, Kay Zee continued to compete on the squash court while also coaching for high schools and giving back to his community in South Africa. Upon moving, he earned a Culinary Arts degree at Ivy Tech and a BA in Hospitality & Tourism Management at Purdue University. Reflecting on his experience and background, Coach Sitshebo aims to empower youth by establishing and nurturing a sporting community that admires change and believes in the advantages of sporting activities.
Achievements:
- Egoli Squash Team Captain, 2013
- Represented Gauteng Province in the U19 Provincial Championship, 2013
- Providence Academy High School Squash Coach
- Hahn Cup Winning Team Member, 2015
- Purdue Squash Club President
- Highest U.S. Squash Rating of 5.03
- Honeywick fall Classic Squash Champion, 2015
- Team Great Lakes Player vs. Naval Academy, 2016, 2017, and 2018