How far are you willing to pay?(coaching)

[arsnic_uk]

Hi people, I have a dilemma...I know inorder to improve my gameplay and technique in badminton i definately need to join a club or get a coach. Well I have found both however the problems are as follows:

The club i go to isnt exactly a place where i can improve and correct my technique, rather its a place where people gather and just play matches (ie.doubles or singles) therefore its hard to get any one to one tuition although i do get pointers everynow and again...

Also I have managed to find a coach, well ok someone in uni, from the club, who is experienced and has actually gone out and played tournaments for his university. However this is were the problem begins...Although this guy is amazing, he asks for a HIGH tuition fees...£13-£15 an hour!SoB, too much la!

what can i do? Whats your ideal budget?

[Dill]

OK firstly the idea of improving to be done correctly means you have to take yourself out of the game for a while, when you get coached you learn and practice doing things correctly. If you go back to playing, your poor form (because you are trying new things which might not work well under game pressure) will make you return to what you are doing wrong in the first place.

Secondly £13-15 should get you a first class coach with good coaching qualifications and credentials! Always remember, if he is not performing you can move on and find another, best course of action is to call the BA of E and ask for a list of qualified coaches in your area, their qualifications and their prices - also remember you'll have to pay the court costs on top of the coaching fee. :eek:

[ploppers]

Depending on the skill level of yourself. If you are a beginner, coaching at 13-15 euro (20-25 CAD) is ok, as long as the coach has qualifications. It sounds like the person you may be getting lessons from does not have the proper training to charge the amount he is at the moment. One you get more advanced, the coaching will cost more as well (Around 20-30 euro per hour).

[cooler]

OK firstly the idea of improving to be done correctly means you have to take yourself out of the game for a while, when you get coached you learn and practice doing things correctly. If you go back to playing, your poor form (because you are trying new things which might not work well under game pressure) will make you return to what you are doing wrong in the first place.

Secondly £13-15 should get you a first class coach with good coaching qualifications and credentials! Always remember, if he is not performing you can move on and find another, best course of action is to call the BA of E and ask for a list of qualified coaches in your area, their qualifications and their prices - also remember you'll have to pay the court costs on top of the coaching fee. :eek:

as well as paying for the shuttles too

[Dill]

as well as paying for the shuttles too

Actually the coach should supply the shuttles and they should all be feathers of a reasonable standard.