Hi all,

I just wish to share something very exciting that has been offered to me, and i am over the moon with it. This saturday, my coach told me that the Badminton Association of England would like me to take a junior training course up at the national badminton centre at Milton Keynes. It is aimed at people who have promising talent and who play at a high standard. It involves 4 days training with the top elite players of the United Kingdom at one of the best places in the world. At a reduced price (because i was invited) i get food, 4 days training and accomodation.
Once i get my badge and certificate, i will then be able to take on groups of children and beginners (adults too). I will then be able to make money from what i love to do most. This badge enables me to coach, and is well known throughout the world as a special badge to have. I just thought i would share this with you.

Matt

Cool.. so this course is for your badge certifcate thingy? Or is it just training? Oh yea.. just wondering... do coaches who coach pros make more money then the pro players?

Not bad... 4 days of badminton food and training ... nice vacation... :D

congratulations Matt! I hope to see you one day in the Thomas Cup

I meant to use this icon:D

That's great news Matt, congratulation !!

I remembered you had alway feel that you have the potential and now finally someone had saw and recognized your talent. You know both u and I can't see the future but i'm sure this invitation will be one of your most memorable time in your life. I'm sitting here typing with envy. Once you get your badge or certificate, you can be freelance globe trotting badminton globe. Hmm, i heard that someone in new zealand is looking for some freelance coaching :D

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Congrats!! That's wonderful news! Do you know if Rexy Mainky will be doing the training. Wow, I heard that the badminton centre at Milton Keyes is state of art!

When you get time, please do write about your experiences there ;)

Yes, Rexy should be there. Finn should also be there along with a few others :)

Originally posted by cooler
That's great news Matt, congratulation !!

I remembered you had alway feel that you have the potential and now finally someone had saw and recognized your talent. You know both u and I can't see the future but i'm sure this invitation will be one of your most memorable time in your life. I'm sitting here typing with envy. Once you get your badge or certificate, you can be freelance globe trotting badminton globe. Hmm, i heard that someone in new zealand is looking for some freelance coaching :D

Congratz Matt! Well done, finally all your hard work has paid off! And you can tell all the elite players there how you've got to become so good from reading all the posts from BF and how you've improved due to the tips we've given you..*innocent look* What?! At least let us share a bit of your glory since we can't go :( :p

And btw..Matt, New Zealand is a beautiful country you know....and I think once you've got your badge..you need to go for a holiday and share your knowledge of badminton with the rest of the world..:p

hehe..anyway, Congratz again Matt

good job

Nice to hear, Matt ! Congratz!

Congrats on your achievement Matt! I hope you have a great career.

Oh, by the way everyone, I call first dibs on sponsorship racquets that Matt wants to get rid of. :D

Phil

Good for you!
Congrats!!

That's a result, Matt. Well done - the hard work pays off. I hope that your exams results come back favourable next month, too.

I am still kicking your arse in the Herts Open, though!

yes Matt, New Zealand really is a beutiful country! :D
better come...... ha! :p

Originally posted by Matt Ross
Hi all,

I just wish to share something very exciting that has been offered to me, and i am over the moon with it. This saturday, my coach told me that the Badminton Association of England would like me to take a junior training course up at the national badminton centre at Milton Keynes. It is aimed at people who have promising talent and who play at a high standard. It involves 4 days training with the top elite players of the United Kingdom at one of the best places in the world. At a reduced price (because i was invited) i get food, 4 days training and accomodation.
Once i get my badge and certificate, i will then be able to take on groups of children and beginners (adults too). I will then be able to make money from what i love to do most. This badge enables me to coach, and is well known throughout the world as a special badge to have. I just thought i would share this with you.

Matt

Congratulations on getting in but I am slightly unclear on your decriptions:

It sounds like you are on a training course to improve your own standard. Is that right?
If so, how does that allow you to teach children/beginners without formally undergoing BAofE level one coaching certificate? Please correct me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression the BAofE coaching certificate needed to be gained over a series of weekends. 4 days seems a bit cramped for your own training needs and learning how to coach.

From my experience, teaching children is even harder than teaching adults as children have a very short attention span. It is a skill that needs to be acquired - perhaps taking more time than a few days....

It seems like he has been asked to help the pro's with teaching the people..


congratulations but one thing "one of the worlds best places" mate goto germany.

j/k congrats again

Cheung and others,

Sorry to make myself unclear. It is training to BECOME a badminton coach, like how to handle situations, one to one where you try and describe a shot etc. Certain beginners drills that will enable them to get better etc..

Matt

Congratulations! That's quite an honor--to be invited by your Association.