U.S. Junior Racquetball Team – Coaching Team Named IRF World Junior Racquetball Championships
by Cheryl Kirk
U.S. Junior Racquetball Team – Coaching Team Named
IRF World Junior Racquetball Championships
Cochabamba, Bolivia
December 4-12, 2026
The U.S. Junior Team traveling to Bolivia consists of 34 athletes hailing from Texas (12), Missouri (11), California (6), Illinois (2), Tennessee (1), Arizona (1), and Minnesota (1).
Here’s the Official Coaching Team for the IRF World Junior Racquetball Championships in Cochabamba, Bolivia, December 4-12, 2026!
Jen Meyer (Coach Director, Fruita, Colorado)
Michelle Andersen (Gilbert, Arizona)
George Bustos (San Antonio, Texas)
Pablo Fajre (Tracy, California)
Jorge Suárez (Wildwood, Missouri)
Dan Whitley (Kirkwood, Missouri)
Team Leader Cheryl Kirk (Naperville, Illinois) and a Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer to be named will round out the USA Racquetball staff traveling to support the U.S. Junior Team and Delegation in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba World Juniors – The Basics!
Divisions competed at World Juniors: Boys and Girls Singles and Doubles; Mixed Doubles
Age Divisions: World Cup (21-, 18-, 16-) and Esprit Cup (14-, 12-, 10-)
Official Ball: Gearbox Sleek Black
Scoring Format: Rally scoring, best 3 of 5 games to 11, win by 2
Altitude: 8,432 ft. above sea level
Live Streaming: Yes!
Daily Blogs: Absolutely!
Social Media Coverage: Of course!
Thank you, Racquetball Family, for your best wishes and support as the delegation prepares to represent their country, their families and friends, and YOU in December!