The ‘It’ Factor: Andrew Douglas of men’s squash The first three-time First-Team All-American in program history has helped to turn the Quakers into one of the top collegiate squash programs in the country. Image: Eric Sucar
A former professional squash player, Lane says his background enables him to spot specific players who have a supreme work ethic, determination, and will to improve and succeed a trait in sports that is sometimes called “It.” Douglas definitely had “It.”
“You could just tell that he loved the game and he was passionate about improving,” Lane says. “He wanted to be the best not only in the U.S., but the best in the world. That’s a pretty special characteristic and not one that many people have.”