Park Joo Bong as a coach

**event** · 05-30-2012, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by fmqpt791004

Not all Korean players become a coach in Korea after their retirement.

Definitely true.

Originally Posted by fmqpt791004

Ask Korean team to train together with Japan for several weeks.

Actually, this already happens for a few days, not weeks, several times a year and at junior and senior levels. It isn't just because of Park Joo Bong, though. Coach Sung just took a big contingent (minus the Olympians) to Japan yesterday for the 29th annual edition of the national team version. 29 years means it started around the time Park started winning international titles. I believe that around the early 80s, Korea hadn't won anything yet so funding was a problem. Japan had an international tournament, top players and coaches, and the leading badminton manufacturer (which sponsored Korea for decades) at that time so the current situation is a reversal of the original roles.

**Qingyan** · 06-18-2012, 08:18 AM

hi,
i know this might not be related to the thread, but does anyone has any idea who the coach for the korea team WS is?

**event** · 06-18-2012, 10:43 AM

Usually Kim Ji Hyun.

**Qingyan** · 06-18-2012, 10:55 AM

thanks for the info!

**Justin L** · 09-24-2012, 04:33 AM

Is it true Park JB is leaving as Head Coach in a matter of months? When that happens, it's going to be tough for JAP badminton and might even undo some of the gains under him. I doubt JAP can afford to find a suitably qualified replacement for him. Hope Yonex can do its part in terms of funding (maybe they already have but not enough?).

**LD rules!** · 09-24-2012, 04:58 AM

I heard that Malaysia wanted to hire Park Joo Bong...

**george@chongwei** · 09-26-2012, 05:48 AM

But with BAM style of work, i would say its impossible

**mb111** · 09-27-2012, 07:01 AM

If terms and conditions are mutually agreeable and acceptable by PJB and BAM, then PJB would accept BAM offer.
For BAM, they needed the right powerhouse to deliver the short term and longer term goals. For PJB, if the reward, challenges, infrastructure, support staff, players, autonomy to do his work are all set in place, he would not rule out this opportunity. If this deal doesn't go through, he can always extend his contract with JP or consider new venture.

**SibugiChai** · 09-27-2012, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by mb111

If terms and conditions are mutually agreeable and acceptable by PJB and BAM, then PJB would accept BAM offer.
For BAM, they needed the right powerhouse to deliver the short term and longer term goals. For PJB, if the reward, challenges, infrastructure, support staff, players, autonomy to do his work are all set in place, he would not rule out this opportunity. If this deal doesn't go through, he can always extend his contract with JP or consider new venture.

Park doing a great job at Japan...

**mb111** · 10-01-2012, 07:20 AM

He definitely is. Most badminton followers could see the differences and improvement he has brought to JP team. A trully remarkable achievement. When his contract is coming to an end next March, he's just interested in exploring what opportunities are available out there.

**Wingu** · 11-30-2012, 03:38 PM

Well, it's confirmed as of today that Park Joo Bong will continue as coach until the Olympics in Rio 2016.
Apparently he got job offers as coach from Australia, Denmark and Malasia but decided to stay in Japan.

**LD rules!** · 11-30-2012, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Wingu

Well, it's confirmed as of today that Park Joo Bong will continue as coach until the Olympics in Rio 2016.
Apparently he got job offers as coach from Australia, Denmark and Malasia but decided to stay in Japan.

Good move, Japan on the way up lots of potential, and he's already settled there. Denmark and Malaysia have potential, but why move when you are comfortable already?

**suetyan** · 12-01-2012, 03:15 AM

For more information:

http://www.badzine.net/news/park-joo...ter-all/22369/

**david14700** · 05-24-2013, 07:43 AM

I saw a world rankings table for WD a few months ago and Japan had FOUR pairs in the top 10. More than even China, that was impressive, and the good news for Japan is that they are quite young and there are more youngsters coming through. The men are better but still a bit behind their women's team.

Wasn't PJB coach of Malaysia a few years ago? I remember they had a good year or two when he was there, but they seem to have really gone backwards. Germany are a good team but you would expect a team with Malaysia's higher ranked players and at home should beat them.

I think PJB is wise to avoid coaching Malaysia again. BAM has too many internal political problems and they don't always pick the best players based on their ability. Lee Chong Wei only got into the team when Morten Frost was coach and he had to threaten to resign if the then 16 year old LCW wasn't accepted into the national squad.

**mb111** · 05-24-2013, 12:37 PM

@ david14700
It's definitely true that Japan team has improved a lot with PJB as a head coach. Their achievements are remarkable in the last several years. One of those examples would be in 2010 they beat Malaysia in Thomas Cup the very first time in history. Yes, to a large degree, it is wise for PJB to continue his service with Japan. As Japan (and other countries such as India and Thailand) produces more and more world class players, this is a wonderful thing for the game.

With regards to Malaysia team.....what can I say... they just loss to Germany in Sudirman Cup. Hopefully BAM has the right leader to steer them to right direction as we saw them in late 1980's.