The College Squash Association (CSA) is proud to announce that the Bowdoin College men’s squash team, led by Head Coach Brendan McClintick, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Sloane Award for Team Sportsmanship. Bowdoin was first nominated by peer programs and then voted on by fellow coaches across college squash, making this a particularly meaningful recognition.
This marks the second time Bowdoin has earned the prestigious honor, having first received the award in 2013. Bowdoin capped off a strong 2024–2025 season by finishing ranked No. 23 in the nation.
Coach McClintick reflected on the award by saying:
“I am thrilled that our men’s team has received this award. We faced some exceptional teams this season who all played with great heart and determination. A massive thank you and shout out to our captains, Jack and Nick, and our seniors, Abhi, Alex, and Neil, who did an amazing job setting the tone and competing with their hearts on their sleeves. This is a wonderful group of young men, and I am extremely excited to see how we continue to grow our program and its positive culture.”
Sportsmanship remains a cornerstone of the college squash experience, shaping how players, teams, and programs represent themselves both on and off the court. Through respect, integrity, and fair competition, sportsmanship strengthens the bonds between teams and elevates the overall quality of the college squash community.
The Sloane Award is presented annually to the men’s team that best exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship in college squash. The award honors teams that demonstrate “a sense of esprit de corps, of sportsmanship, of hard but fair play, of being gracious in victory and defeat, and enjoying the camaraderie and pride of being part of a team,” as described by former Williams College coach Clarence Chaffee.
An award for team sportsmanship was first introduced in 1981, with Williams College—coached by Sean Sloane—earning the inaugural honor. A nationally ranked hardball squash player and a longtime coach of both squash and tennis, Sloane’s teams were recognized for their spirit and character. In 2005, the CSA renamed the award in his honor to recognize his lasting impact on the culture of college squash.
Harvard University, Middlebury College, and the United States Naval Academy were the other leading vote-getters for the 2025 Sloane Award.
Congratulations to Bowdoin College for embodying the values of respect, fairness, and camaraderie this season!
