Men's Squash | 10/19/2026 12:52:00 PM
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Michael Craig has been named an assistant coach for the Navy squash program, head coach
Tyler Osborne announced on Monday. Craig arrives in Annapolis after serving as the head squash professional at Squash Tigers in Plainsboro, N.J., where he has led junior clinics, provided private instruction and organized in-house tournaments since September 2024.
"Michael's accomplishments on the court speak for themselves, and he brings tremendous energy and passion for the game of squash," said Osborne. "Having coached in the club scene for several years, he understands what it takes to develop some of the top juniors in the country, and the relationships he's built with coaches in that world will be a real asset to our recruiting, and continuing to grow the Navy brand. At Navy, we expect to win and Michael will play a key role in helping us continue that tradition. We're thrilled to welcome him to our program."
"I am thrilled to be part of the Navy squash program and also part of the broader Navy community," said Craig. "I have always loved hard work and the Naval Academy epitomizes it. I am really looking forward to this next chapter in my coaching career."
Craig brings extensive coaching and competitive experience to the Naval Academy. Before joining Squash Tigers, he served as a squash professional at Corner Squash in New York City from May 2023 to May 2024 and at New Jersey Squash Club from May 2021 to May 2022. His responsibilities included conducting junior clinics, providing private instruction and developing competitive players.
Craig competed collegiately at Trinity College from 2016-20, playing as high as the No. 1 position in the lineup and attaining a career-best No. 9 individual ranking. He helped Trinity capture the College Squash Association National Team Championship in 2017 and 2018 and win four NESCAC men's squash championships in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020.
Craig earned numerous individual honors during his collegiate career, including NESCAC Player of the Year and First-Team All-NESCAC recognition in 2018. In 2017, he was named the College Squash Association National Team Championship MVP and earned CSA First-Team All-America honors. He also received CSA Second-Team All-America recognition in 2016.
Following his collegiate career, Craig competed professionally on the Professional Squash Association tour from 2021-23, attaining a career-best world ranking of No. 266 in July 2022. He also represented Ireland in national and international competition, achieving career-best rankings of No. 1 among Irish juniors, No. 3 among Irish seniors and No. 5 among European juniors.
Craig earned a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Trinity College in 2021. Craig is married to Min Jie Teh, who was also a standout squash player and graduate of Trinity College ('21). She currently serves as an assistant coach with the Princeton women's squash program.
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