Lauren Patrizio enters her first season as Head Women's Squash Coach for the 2024-25 season.

Patrizio joins Trinity after serving as Head Coach at Mount Holyoke for the 2023-24 season. Patrizio guided the Lyons to an 8-11 record in their debut season in the Liberty League, earning a fifth-seed in the Liberty League Championship Tournament. Mount Holyoke fell to fourth-seeded Haverford in the Quarterfinals, but claimed fifth place after multiple wins in the consolation bracket The Lyons earned a berth in the CSA Team Championship in the Walker Cup.

As a student-athlete, Patrizio was a two-time All-American at the University of Pennsylvania. Patrizio was part of a historic 1999-2000 season for the Quakers, where they won their first Ivy League Championship en route to the program’s first National Championship, defeating Princeton, 5-4, in the Howe Cup Final. Patrizio served as co-captain for UPenn during the 2000-01 season, earning All-Ivy League honors.

Patrizio is founder of SquashDrive, established in 2010 and served as the Executive Director until 2020. Based out of Oakland, California, SquashDrive enables East Bay students to reach their full academic, athletic and personal potential through an integrated program of academic tutoring, squash instruction, and character building. SquashDrive is a Member Program of the Squash + Education Alliance.

Moustafa Hamada is the head men's squash coach at Trinity College, where his journey with the Bantams has come full circle. A Trinity alumnus and former team captain, Hamada knows what it takes to win at the highest level—and he’s bringing that passion and expertise to his coaching. Originally from Alexandria, Egypt, Hamada grew up immersed in squash, earning high rankings as a junior player and competing against some of the best players in the world. At Trinity, he made his mark as a four-year starter, helping the team secure two College Squash Association (CSA) National Championships and four NESCAC titles. He graduated in 2015 with a degree in political science and a stellar record of 66 wins to just 12 losses.

Hamada returned to Trinity in 2022 as an assistant coach and immediately made an impact, helping the Bantams reach the CSA National Team Championship final. A year later, he was named head coach, stepping into the role with energy and vision. In his first season, he guided the team to an undefeated dual season, a runner-up finish in the national championship, and saw his top player reach the individual championship final. After an impressive first season, Hamada and his staff earned the NESCAC Coaching Staff of the Year award.

Before returning to Trinity, Hamada spent four years as the assistant men’s squash coach at Princeton University, where he helped the Tigers consistently rank among the top teams in the country. Beyond college squash, he has coached at the highest levels, working with both the U.S. and Egyptian national teams, and nationally ranked players.

Hamada’s coaching philosophy focuses on hard work, resilience, and the joy of the learning process. Whether leading his players through an intense training session or offering personalized advice on technique, Hamada is dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential.

Paul Assaiante concluded his 30th season as Trinity College Head Men's Squash Coach in 2022-23, achieving a 17-5 record, a 16th consecutive NESCAC Championship, and a CSA National Team Finals appearance. Retiring in March 2023, he continues assisting with special projects at Trinity-including supporting the Women’s team in winning the 2024 National Championships and his 18th national championship title.

Under Assaiante’s leadership, Trinity won 13 consecutive National Titles from 1999-2011. During that time, his teams achieved a historical 252 match win streak, recognized as the longest winning streak in college athletics.  In 2013, Trinity captured its 14th title in 15 years with an undefeated season and Assaiante earned NESCAC Coach of the Year honors.  Trinity also won National Titles under Assaiante in 2015, 2017 and 2018 for a total of 17 titles in 20 years.  His career record stands at 507-29, with 96 All NESCAC Selections in 47 all Americans.  In 2024, he supported the Women’s team in winning the National Championship, which was his 18th National Title.