coaching in uk

[woop.]

Trying to find a good coach in the milton keynes area. If anyone has any experience of coaches near or in milton keynes in the uk I'd be very grateful to hear about it.

Thanks.

[david14700]

You've got to be kidding right? Milton Keynes is the home of the Badminton Association of England - it is FULL of badminton coaches.

Just call them up or go to baofe.co.uk (or is it .org?) and there is a long long list.

David

[woop.]

I know, I play at the National Badminton Centre. I have a mate who has a coach but he is always fully booked. And I have tried looking on the BAofE site but can't find the list you mentioned. I initially looked in the coaching section (seemed sensible) but it seemed to be geared towards encouraging people to become a coach.

I even mailed them (before my initial post on here) but haven't heard back.

[Wizbit]

So you train at the National badminton centre but do not have a coach?

Just ask around at the centre...:rolleyes:

[Dill]

The BA of E have a block about returning e-mails

You need to phone them and ask them to fax you a list of coaches as per your financial requirements

[skates]

Hi All

Lee Jae Bok's LIBA UK Badminton Academy are running a series of "One Day Workshops" in Suffolk, East Anglia from Friday 9th till Friday 16th July. Each workshop runs from 10.00 am till 5.00 pm with an hour break for lunch ( 1.00 till 2.00 ) The six hours of coaching will cover basic skills such as, grip, footwork, strokes, court positioning etc. The workshops will also cover more advanced areas such as deception, tactics, attitude and fitness training.

Full details are available on the LIBA UK website: www.libauk.com (http://www.libauk.com)

Best regards


Skates

[Slanter]

By far your best bet for quality coaching is Manfred Tripp. He is a moody git but he's as good as they come. Just communicate to him through your training that you are willing to work hard and you will be in. PM me if you want more info.

[woop.]

Just to sort this out someone dug up this thread, it's an old one. I am now coached by Sara Sankey who I rate as first class.

Slanter - I was watching Mani play in a tournament yesterday. Are you coached by him?

[Slanter]

Nah, but I've seen him work. He's good. But very grumpy.

[Dill]

Hi All

Lee Jae Bok's LIBA UK Badminton Academy are running a series of "One Day Workshops" in Suffolk, East Anglia from Friday 9th till Friday 16th July. Each workshop runs from 10.00 am till 5.00 pm with an hour break for lunch ( 1.00 till 2.00 ) The six hours of coaching will cover basic skills such as, grip, footwork, strokes, court positioning etc. The workshops will also cover more advanced areas such as deception, tactics, attitude and fitness training.

Full details are available on the LIBA UK website: www.libauk.com (http://www.libauk.com)

Best regards


Skates

Also in addition to this Lee Jae Bok will be in Glasgow for 2 days this summer on the 14th and 15th August, so anyone who would like to attend one of his workshops please drop me a PM.

They will be in the Cockburn centre in the south side of Glasgow from 10.00am - 5.00pm both days and if you're lucky you might even get time off for lunch ;)

[sunny]

Hi All

Lee Jae Bok's LIBA UK Badminton Academy are running a series of "One Day Workshops" in Suffolk, East Anglia from Friday 9th till Friday 16th July. Each workshop runs from 10.00 am till 5.00 pm with an hour break for lunch ( 1.00 till 2.00 ) The six hours of coaching will cover basic skills such as, grip, footwork, strokes, court positioning etc. The workshops will also cover more advanced areas such as deception, tactics, attitude and fitness training.

Full details are available on the LIBA UK website: www.libauk.com (http://www.libauk.com)

Best regards


Skates

Anyone going to this workshop? I will be attending this workshop from 10th July to 12th July. Hope to see some badminton forum members there. I will surely meet skates there. Anyone else going?

[Dill]

Also in addition to this Lee Jae Bok will be in Glasgow for 2 days this summer on the 14th and 15th August, so anyone who would like to attend one of his workshops please drop me a PM.

They will be in the Cockburn centre in the south side of Glasgow from 10.00am - 5.00pm both days and if you're lucky you might even get time off for lunch ;)

No but I'm going to this one :D and Skates will be there too.

[BatGirl]

Anyone going to this workshop? I will be attending this workshop from 10th July to 12th July. Hope to see some badminton forum members there. I will surely meet skates there. Anyone else going?
I'm going along on the Saturday and Sunday (10th and 11th) with a friend... really looking forward to it! Hope to see you there.

[Matt Ross]

If i can get my own way i'll be there this Sunday (July 11th) at one of the workshops helping Lee out.

[Jonno]

Anyone going to this workshop? I will be attending this workshop from 10th July to 12th July. Hope to see some badminton forum members there. I will surely meet skates there. Anyone else going? I am as well, on 12th and 13th July.

[sunny]

If i can get my own way i'll be there this Sunday (July 11th) at one of the workshops helping Lee out.

Cool :) It will be great fun to meet ppl from this forum there.

[sunny]

I am as well, on 12th and 13th July.
I'll be there from 10th to 12th July but I may also extend until 13th july. Not sure yet. Hope to meet you there.

[sunny]

I'm going along on the Saturday and Sunday (10th and 11th) with a friend... really looking forward to it! Hope to see you there.
Cool :) Hope to see you too. Can't wait for saturday :) I couldn't find any accommodation in littleport so I may stay in ely and travel to littleport.

See you all there :)

[sunny]

My game standard is between beginner and intermediate (70% beginner and 30% intermediate). What's yours game standards jonno and batgirl? My fitness level is very poor and my knee problem really concerns me for the workshops. Anyway those problems won't stop me from enjoying the day :)

[Jonno]

Cool :) Hope to see you too. Can't wait for saturday :) I couldn't find any accommodation in littleport so I may stay in ely and travel to littleport.
You can't find anywhere to stay in Littleport? Thats a bit of a worry, I haven't even looked yet. I take it the recommended places all booked up?


What's yours game standards jonno and batgirl? I used to play county juniors, now just for the university. I'm looking forward to going as well, it'll make a change from work! :D

[BatGirl]

What's yours game standards jonno and batgirl?
I fall somewhere around intermediate, I guess ... (probably somewhere below!). My footwork isn't what it used to be and I could really use some serious work on my clears, and backhand. But if enthusiasm counts for anything ... :D


I couldn't find any accommodation in littleport so I may stay in ely and travel to littleport.

Oh, that's pretty rough! I hope everyone finds something. Ely should be easier: Littleport is quite small I guess.

See you Saturday!

[skates]

Hi Guys

It seems like a few of you attending the LIBA Badminton workshops
starting this weekend are having some problems finding somewhere to stay.

Well, I guess Littleport is not called Little Port for nothing :)

Try doing a search for B&Bs in Ely. It's not too far away. Also, if you want to try a search for B&Bs in Mildenhall I can give you a lift ( or you can follow me if you are driving ) to the Littleport Sports Centre.

In any event email me if you are stuck. We can sort something out.

Best regards


Skates

[Matt Ross]

Hi guys,

If your there Sunday 11th, i will probably be there too. Hope to meet some of you.

Matt

[Dill]

Also in addition to this Lee Jae Bok will be in Glasgow for 2 days this summer on the 14th and 15th August, so anyone who would like to attend one of his workshops please drop me a PM.

They will be in the Cockburn centre in the south side of Glasgow from 10.00am - 5.00pm both days and if you're lucky you might even get time off for lunch ;)

But not these ones Matt? :(

[Matt Ross]

Dill,

Afraid not matey. Cant get there, perhaps next year when he kicks off with all the courses i'll pop up and help him / see you.

Matt

[skates]

Hi Ya

There are still a few places available for Lee Jae Bok's Badminton workshops
starting this weekend at Littleport.

Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th, Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th.

Training begins at 10.00am apart from Sunday which starts at 09.30am.
The courses cost £40.00 per day.

Details available on the LIBA UK website: www.libauk.com (http://www.libauk.com)

or email: info@libauk.com or send me a PM

Skates

[skates]

There are still a few remaining places available on the LIBA Badminton Workshops.

I'm pleased to tell you that as an added bonus LIBA will have the services of Miss Young Sook Lee. Young Sook was Korean National ladies champion ( 4 consecutive Korean National Singles Titles from 1987 - 1990; 8 consecutive Korean National Doubles Titles from 1989 - 1996 and Member of the Korean National Team from 1987 - 1993 ) Young Sook will be assisting Lee Jae Bok on the Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday's courses

The courses run from 10.00 am till 5.00 pm each day and cost £40.00 payable on the day.

Details are available on the LIBA UK website: www.libauk.com or by emailing info@libauk.com

or you can send me a PM

Skates

[Dill]

How did todays course go?

[skates]

How did todays course go?
Just got back from Day Two of the LIBA Badminton Workshops. You will be pleased to learn that all the Forum members played very well and trained very hard! Yesterday Lee Jae Bok challenged Sunny to play a rally of five shots with him. If Sunny can keep in the rally for five shots he wins Lee Jae Bok's favourite racket.

Sunny did the workshop today and is still using his own racket. He He :p

Lee Jae Bok has too much deception.

Batgirl was partnered with Young Sook Lee ( Ex korean National Ladies Champion ) in a mini tournament. Batgirl was outstanding.

Today the workshop concentrated on singles tactics. We also did footwork drills and shot selection and technique. We had a slightly higher level of player on the course today so the physical work was harder.

I am now going for a little rest :)


Skates

[Tomsk]

Today the workshop concentrated on singles tactics. We also did footwork drills and shot selection and technique. We had a slightly higher level of player on the course today so the physical work was harder.

I am now going for a little rest :)


Skates

HARDER!?!?! :eek:

It was hard enough on Sat. I got cramps 'cos I was working so hard! Good job I only did the one day!

(See you guys in Wigan! :D)

[Dill]

HARDER!?!?! :eek:

It was hard enough on Sat. I got cramps 'cos I was working so hard! Good job I only did the one day!

(See you guys in Wigan! :D)

Oh oh..............smells like hard work :D

[BatGirl]

How did todays course go?


:) Wow, the last two days have been quite amazing. The workshops were excellent, very well organised and run. I was certainly challenged, both in terms of fitness level (hmm) and mentally.

The standard and intensity definitely increased on the second day, and having deconstructed various parts of my "game" over the weekend, I did have a couple of demotivated moments at my resulting lack of skill. :eek: But I know that it's important to take a few steps backwards sometimes in order to advance, and I know that if I can keep using and developing the concepts and skills of the last couple of days then I should be a much stronger player at the end of it. Phew!

I highly recommend the workshops though!



Batgirl was partnered with Young Sook Lee ( Ex korean National Ladies Champion ) in a mini tournament. Batgirl was outstanding.
Thanks, Skates. I think you're far far too kind! It was amazing to have the chance to play with Young Sook though. Made me feel truly humble! Thanks, Skates, for helping to organise the workshops in our corner of the country.

Sunny, I hope that day three is going well...

[Matt Ross]

I remember when i done my course (Skates can back me up here), it was a week and involved absolutely everything, including fitness and then endurance running right after a tournament.

Once we had finished the days training, i would go home and have a shower to find that on EVERY single toe i had a bit of skin coming off where the training was so tough (and they were nice showers too!! I think skates stayed at a B&B or was that James who done that?)

Anyway, once we done that, we went for our dinner sometimes with Lee, sometimes not and then after that straight to the bar till night time. Lee would even come with us and socialise, and yes he beat me at pool im ashamed to say.

If you really want to make the most of these courses, they are the best things to do. I done it and it was probably the best 'holiday' so far. Like i say skates can back me up here, and we definately all need to meet up as a ''reunion'' :)

[Jonno]

Lee would even come with us and socialise, and yes he beat me at pool im ashamed to say.
Was he the only one to beat you? I agree though it was an excellent course and it was held at a really good venue as well. :)

[Matt Ross]

Was he the only one to beat you?

No comment :o

The thing was, it was a difficult pot on the black and we were playing for a pair of socks (!!), and i managed to get a nice angle, but it rattled in the jaws and sat nicely for Lee, so he managed to win (and beat me at an arm wrestle too!), I got some pics from the course i may put in...

Unfortunately i didnt manage to play Skates, i'm sure he would have beat me tho!

[Dill]

we were playing for a pair of socks (!!)

I have to ask why?

[Matt Ross]

Dill,

Of course, Lee has his own branded equipment so anything we done it was to win a pair of socks, alot cheaper than a racket i spose!!

[Dill]

Dill,

Of course, Lee has his own branded equipment so anything we done it was to win a pair of socks, alot cheaper than a racket i spose!!

Should have played for one ofthose shiny blue tracksuits with the academy crest onthe back of the jacket :D

[sunny]

Sunny, I hope that day three is going well...

Batgirl,

Day three went well and myself and richard won a T-Shirt in a mini tournament. I managed to attend fourth day as well and it was good fun. Fourth day was even harder and we learned deception. But myself and Young sook lost the mini tournament to richard and jonno. :(

I was gutted because I let down legendary Young Suk. She took it easily but after three days I still couldn't get over it. I hope I get a chance to play with her again and we will try to beat richard and jonno.

I heared there is another workshop in cambridge end of this month and I will be attending that too. :D

[sunny]

Oh oh..............smells like hard work :D

Dill,

oh yesss. It is very very hard. On sunday after a very good lunch we had 30 mins of real hard warm-up. Simon Archer mentioned in a video... "You have got to be prepared for very hard physical training when you get onto the court for training with Lee Jae Bok" :)

I may attend glaxo workshop but I'm still not sure though. If I attend glaxo workshop I will meet you there :)

[sunny]

HARDER!?!?! :eek:

It was hard enough on Sat. I got cramps 'cos I was working so hard! Good job I only did the one day!

(See you guys in Wigan! :D)

Tomsk,

How are you? have you recovered fully? It was nice meeting you and hope to meet you sometime again.

[Jonno]

I was gutted because I let down legendary Young Suk. She took it easily but after three days I still couldn't get over it. I hope I get a chance to play with her again and we will try to beat richard and jonno.
I don't really think you let her down, remember it was tight in the first end before we came out with our 'inspired' serving to win. In the second it was close also. Either way I enjoyed the course, even if I was a bit sore the next day! :o

[sunny]

I don't really think you let her down, remember it was tight in the first end before we came out with our 'inspired' serving to win. In the second it was close also. Either way I enjoyed the course, even if I was a bit sore the next day! :o

Yes, it was good fun and great games.

I heared the next one is on 31st July and 1st August in High Wycombe. Anyone going to these workshops? I'm planning to go to High Wycombe and miss the glaxo one. Still not sure.

[Tomsk]

Hi Sunny - I've recvered, it was only a bit of cramp.

Not sure if I'll be able to make the High Wycombe sessions. I'm definately going to the Wigan ones though.

My lunges aren't that good. Maybe it's just 'cos I'm short so I have to stretch further which makes them appear better than they are! ;)

[coops241180]

Hi Sunny - I've recvered, it was only a bit of cramp.

Not sure if I'll be able to make the High Wycombe sessions. I'm definately going to the Wigan ones though.

My lunges aren't that good. Maybe it's just 'cos I'm short so I have to stretch further which makes them appear better than they are! ;)

Hiya Tomsk, when is the wigan one? how much does it cost? do you know if there are still spaces? team trials are coming up in my local league and i could do with some intensive work after spending all summer getting fitter..

I would greatly appreciate any information

Also - do you play for a club in the MDBL? i'm looking for a club to play for, but don't really know the standard and would like to come to a club with a big membership.

Cheers,

neil

[Tomsk]

Hiya Tomsk, when is the wigan one? how much does it cost? do you know if there are still spaces? team trials are coming up in my local league and i could do with some intensive work after spending all summer getting fitter..

I would greatly appreciate any information

Also - do you play for a club in the MDBL? i'm looking for a club to play for, but don't really know the standard and would like to come to a club with a big membership.

Cheers,

neil

The Wigan courses will be at the Robin Park Sports centre, Sat 21st and Sun 22nd August. No prices or extra details yet but see www.libauk.com for latest updates.

I currently play in the South Manchester Badminton League - http://smbl.no-ip.org/

See my other thread here - http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8190

[skates]

Details of the LIBA Courses to be held in Wigan are now on the LIBAUk website

http://www.libauk.com/courses.htm

The fee is £80.00 for the two days and there is an application form available to
download and return with a deposit.

There are also details of the Weekend course being held at the Cockburn Centre, Bogmoor Place, Glasgow, G51 4TQ Contact number 0141 445 3982.

Full details of the High Wycombe and Cambridge courses will be on the site shortly.

[Dill]

The Glasgow course will go ahead at the price of £45 per person per day.

After that I'm hoping there will be a contingent of LJB workshop players going to the Dutchy of Cornwall in September. :D

So Sunny, Skates, Batgirl, Jonno and Mr Starface get that training started...I think Matt might have the slight edge......only slight mind :D

[sunny]

The Glasgow course will go ahead at the price of £45 per person per day.

After that I'm hoping there will be a contingent of LJB workshop players going to the Dutchy of Cornwall in September. :D

So Sunny, Skates, Batgirl, Jonno and Mr Starface get that training started...I think Matt might have the slight edge......only slight mind :D

I really need to get fit. Since the last workshop at littleport I haven't played or practised anything that lee teached us. I'm back to square one and need to start all over again next week in High Wycombe.

me(sunny), skates and matt have plans for Cornwall but don't know about Jonno and Batgirl. I haven't spoke with richard, another LJB student about Cornwall. He may be interested as well. It will be really nice to have BFers and LJB's students getting together in Cornwall.

How about you dill? have you got any plans for cornwall? go on mate give it a shot. It will be fun :)

[Dill]

I really need to get fit. Since the last workshop at littleport I haven't played or practised anything that lee teached us. I'm back to square one and need to start all over again next week in High Wycombe.

me(sunny), skates and matt have plans for Cornwall but don't know about Jonno and Batgirl. I haven't spoke with richard, another LJB student about Cornwall. He may be interested as well. It will be really nice to have BFers and LJB's students getting together in Cornwall.

How about you dill? have you got any plans for cornwall? go on mate give it a shot. It will be fun :)

I plan to put on a hitting display of my own ;)

In other words I'll probably only get 2 games, I'll probably play singles on the Saturday and then play in the plate event so 2 games is about my limit. :(

I'm still trying to con **cough cough** persuade someone to play in the doubles so I can make a weekend of it.

[sunny]

I plan to put on a hitting display of my own ;)

In other words I'll probably only get 2 games, I'll probably play singles on the Saturday and then play in the plate event so 2 games is about my limit. :(

I'm still trying to con **cough cough** persuade someone to play in the doubles so I can make a weekend of it.

Dill, I was planning to put on that hitting display. I will play singles on saturday and then play the plate event. A total of 2 games. If we get to play against each other in the singles then it will be more then 2 games for you mate 'cos I don't think I can't get past the first round in the main and plate event but I'm planning to give my best though. :)

[Dill]

Highly unlikely Sunny, if you are not known then you are usually drawn against the seeded players :( There's more of a chance one of us would be getting drawn against the no 1.

There is little or no chance of being drawn against anyone who is of the same standard, thats the thing I hate about actual knock out competitions, they are very one sided until you are good enough to get to the latter stages.

I played my first and last as an 18 year old when I was drawn against Anthony Clark in the first round of one and was whitewashed 15-2, 15-2.

[BatGirl]

me(sunny), skates and matt have plans for Cornwall but don't know about Jonno and Batgirl. Oh, I hadn't heard anything about the Duchy of Cornwall. It sounds very daunting to me though - I've never played on a circuit and my standard would be way too low!

I have been playing badminton feverishly since the Littleport workshops though, and trying hard to apply some of the things that LJB showed us, but I think it's going to be a long process! I need to improve my fitness as well, sunny!

I don't think I can make either High Wycombe weekends, sadly, due to prior commitments, but I'm trying to rearrange what I can, and still really hope to get to *something* before LJB returns to Korea! I'll be very envious of you all next weekend if I can't join you... http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/images/smilies/frown.gif

[Albert]

Hello guys,

I have been quiet I know. Been busy. But still feverishly trying to improve my game play. I am thinking of going to the LIBA organised workshop on the 14th and 15th in glasgow. I believed Skates and Dill have some info on that? kindly advise. I am just thinking of attending one of the two days. Is that ok? And i am not sure my level is that good...will it benefit me?

:) questions questions.....

[Dill]

Albert are you the same one that sent me an e-mail, Dundee?

I have sent you a mail about the updated pricing so let me know. Any info about the courses just read through this thread and the one on "my experience in LIBA" should be one or two below this one in the UK forum

[Albert]

ahahahah..

I should have known. Silly me for not checking in the forum first. Should have known such events would not been possible without Bfers...

Imagine my surprise when the guy I have been emailling a lot on this (Steve) is actually Skates. And now Phil=Dill?!

Okok...Yes..I am the same ALbert from Dundee. I actually replied your email Dill. And sent a PM to you without realising you are the same person!

and yes...sign me up!! weeeeeeeeeee.....Is anyone else going? is anyone else going? (hops up and down) :p





Albert are you the same one that sent me an e-mail, Dundee?

I have sent you a mail about the updated pricing so let me know. Any info about the courses just read through this thread and the one on "my experience in LIBA" should be one or two below this one in the UK forum