Staff
Robert Graham
Executive Director [email protected] Robert joined SBSOS as Executive Director in 2014 having been Santa Barbara Athletic Club’s Racquet Sports Director and as the General Manager. Prior to that, Robert worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and Union Bank. Robert was a professional squash player for 9 years reaching a high of #30 in the world and #1 in the US. He holds a Level 4 Professional Squash Coach certification, the highest level attainable worldwide, and in 1997 coached the United States Men’s Team at the Pan American Games in Mexico City. He was a founding board member of SBSOS in 2006, and has occupied various roles within the organization ever since. He served on the board of the Professional Squash Association, was a board member of the United States Squash Racquets Association, and President of the Southern California Squash Racquets Association. 
Yesenia Munoz
Academic Director [email protected] Yesenia grew up in Santa Barbara and Oxnard, CA. She attended UCLA, where she earned her bachelor’s degree, UCSB, where she earned a master’s degree in education teaching credentials, and GCU, where she earned a master’s degree in biology with an emphasis in science education. She has been teaching locally in the Santa Barbara school district for four years in both the junior high and high school setting, currently at San Marcos High School. She looks forward to supporting the SBSOS families and students with their academic, personal, and athletic goals. |
Miguel Nava
Program Director [email protected] Miguel was a student at SBSOS for 9 years and graduated high school in 2014. Upon graduating, he was offered three college scholarships for his skilled squash playing. His highest achievements include: 3rd place in the BU13 at the 2009 JCT U.S Squash, 2012 Oregon Single Squash Junior Silver Winner BU17 (Oregon), 2013 NUSEA BU17 Champion (Boston) (National Tournament), 2013 Los Angeles Junior Silver BU19 Winner (Los Angeles), 2015 Junior Silver Championship BU19 Champion (Chicago). In 2016, he became the official SBSOS squash coach while attending Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). In his free time, he enjoys photography and is considering pursuing a career in business. In December 2021, he took on the role of full-time Program Director while completing his bachelor's degree in Business Management at Antioch University. |
Dennis Marable
Squash Coach Dennis became a Level 2 Professional Squash Coach in 1980 in England, working primarily at Street & Cannons Clubs in Bath and at Millfield School, where he was an assistant to world-renowned squash legend, Jonah Barrington (8-time World Champion), helping them become the High School National Champions in 1988. After moving to the US he became Head Squash Pro at Santa Barbara Athletic Club from 1989 to 1992. As a player Dennis achieved a highest world ranking of 169, was a semifinalist in 1986 British Open 35+, won the US Nationals 35+ five times and the US Nationals 45+ once. He is also a certified referee. Dennis has been a valuable asset to the SBSOS squash program since 2012, claiming, “I have taken a lot from this sport that I love to play and teach, and I am so pleased to have the time to give back to these kids." |
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Key Volunteers
David Farber
Tutor David has been working with Santa Barbara School of Squash since its inception in 2006. He has a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as well as a California teaching credential in Mathematics. He is also a retirement plan actuary, teaching review seminars for students studying for retirement plan actuarial exams. In addition to volunteering with SBSOS, David also tutors adults through the Santa Barbara library's adult learning program. David loves working with the SBSOS kids in helping them through their academic lives, and watching them grow through the years and ultimately attend college. |
Brian Shafritz
Tutor Brian has been helping with the SBSOS program since 2015, when he retired from his career in the environmental sciences. SBSOS was a natural fit given his interest in helping and mentoring children along with his love of racquet sports. Brian has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Penn State and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from University of Michigan. Brian enjoys tennis, pickleball, yoga, art, and chess. Brian’s squash game continues to evolve, but more importantly he is committed to the goals of SBSOS and the continued development of the students. |
"This program has been the best thing that happened to me since my arrival in Santa Barbara. You have some gem of a program on your hands and it is truly and positively impacting the lives of many kids in this community - not just kids, our lives too."
~ Nabil Laachi, Former Tutor & Squash Instructor, Volunteer
~ Nabil Laachi, Former Tutor & Squash Instructor, Volunteer
"There is no act that is too small to make a difference." -Jeffrey Canada