PHILADELPHIA – Assistant coach of the University of Pennsylvania men's and women's squash teams, Gustav Detter, will be leaving the program after an incredible two seasons with the Quakers.
 
Detter has been a key piece of the tremendous success of the Penn squash program, including two national championships.
 
He helped propel the women's team to their first Howe Cup national championship since 2000 this season.
 
"Gustav leaves Penn as a key contributor to one of the program's greatest ever seasons. He brought a winning spirit and unmatched determination to the program. He put the time in on court to help our student athletes achieve their potential. Gustav's formula for success, roll the sleeves up and get to work, being modest and never give up was key to our success. We are thrilled he will remain involved as a volunteer assistant coach," said Head Coach of women's squash, Jack Wyant.
 
Detter's impact stretched far beyond the court as he helped shape and support the players on both teams.
 
"I am so grateful for his support not just on the court, but off it as well. He was always there for me during my hardest days, and I will never forget that. I will truly miss his guidance, and willingness to help, and the positive impact he had on both me and the program," said member of the women's team, Savannah Ingledew.
 
Detter was hired by the program midway through last season as he also helped the men's team win a second national championship in two years last season, and Ivy League regular season and tournament titles this season.
 
"Gustav made an immediate impact on both programs. He brought his championship pedigree from Trinity, and is leaving Penn with two more national titles to his name. He is a true winner that brought grit and toughness to both sides. It was an honor working alongside him for the last year and half and we are indebted to him for the impact he has made," said Head Coach of men's squash, Gilly Lane.
 
Detter not only showed tremendous athletic and personal support for the players, but also laid the foundation of the hard work that it takes to be a champion.
 
"Gustav is the hardest working guy ever. The bigger occasion, the better he coached and supported us. We will miss him in our corner," said member of the men's team, Marwan Abdelsalam.
 
Detter leaves the program even better than when he found it, but the tremendous success is not the main thing he claims that he will miss.
"Penn was a special chapter for me. I feel so lucky to have been part of such successful teams, but what I'll value most is the culture, the people, and the grind on court and in the gym. I'm grateful for everything the program gave me and look forward to staying involved with Penn Squash," said Gustav Detter.