Category: Badminton
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Common mistakes on England Badminton Junior Pathway
The journey from “first club session” to “representing your county or country” is exciting — but it’s also full of little traps that can slow progress or halt motivation. Parents, players, and coaches each play a key role, and even small mis-steps can make a big difference. Below is a friendly guide to the most…
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England Badminton Junior Pathway Visualization – A Guide to Getting Started
I would like to share a visualization of the junior pathway I’m currently working on to help you better understand what the journey might look like. I know it can be overwhelming at times, especially when you’re hearing different – and sometimes even contradictory – advice on how to start or what to do next.…
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Level 0 — The Spectator: Where the Journey Begins
Every journey starts with curiosity. Before the first serve, before the shuttle contacts with the strings first time, there’s a spark — a moment of interest. That moment is Level 0 — the Spectator level. At this stage, someone hasn’t yet played badminton. They might have watched a match on TV, Decent players played live…
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The 12 Levels of Badminton
During a recent session of the Network, I had to explain to one of my students what I mean by ‘levels’ in badminton — so I thought it was the perfect time to create this article. If you’ve ever tried to understand where you fit in badminton, you’ve probably heard the same old labels: beginner,…
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The next challenge for Warrington – U13 Junior Badminton Tournament
I am aiming for nothing else but another amateur junior badminton tournament in Warrington, where children can try themselves against others on the court. No doubt that it will be great and I am looking forward to see the rivalry on the court with fair play. This time we have to separate the age groups…
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Warrington Challenge – A lesson to learn
A lesson to learn, that is how I feel after the biggest tournament experience junior badminton have ever seen in Warrington. I have found a picture among many which clearly describes how it went. I have planned differently. I have imagined something else. I wanted to achieve a better experience. But it turned out that…
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Contract of Goal (with myself)
Imagine a child with a burning dream—so passionate that they’d do anything to reach it. That level of devotion, channeled with the right support, is golden. This “contract” is designed for those young athletes who already know they want to become a badminton competitor, yet aren’t sure exactly how to get there. This contract doesn’t…
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About
Frank is a calm and friendly badminton coach who does everything for all the players to become better than before. It does not matter if he needs to learn a new skill or change his coaching style. He is ready to make mistakes and learn in order to deliver overall successful junior/parent or adult experiences.…
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1-2-1 coaching
“A player is as good as much he/she can maintain trust in his/her own technique under pressure.” 1-2-1 coaching is for the ones who want to develop their own technique, tactics, or mentality to become stronger players. No matter what level you are, we will find a way to develop your current style. Singles coaching…
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