[FONT="]Hi, I am thinking about looking for a private coach to do maybe one session a week, I am at an intermediate level and have played abit of county but not much :S. But do you think it is worth it? I am doing three sessions at different clubs a week, which costs around £60 a month. However I don't feel I'm improving as much as I want to. Secondly how should I go about finding a good coach to train with? Also what are average rates per hour? Thank you[/FONT]
Private coaching I would say is worth it, if you are looking to improve a lot, but you have to give 100% for the whole session, otherwise you are wasting your money. It is good fun, and it will certainly improve you if you try hard. I have started to recieve 1-1 coaching, but once every 2-3 weeks. (usually 2 but depends if I have exams and stuff) Prices and quality of coaching can vary. I am quite lucky. Prices can range from as low as £15 to £30, the coaching standard doesn't always reflect the price though, I pay £15 and I get very good quality, and I enjoy it. But by paying morex it doesn't mean it is better, although the guy who charges £30 is widely regarded as the best 1-1 coach round here. Although I like the coach I have, as he coaches me about 2 times a week. Plus the private session. Best thing to do is ask coaches in your area that you think are good quality coaches, and ask them if they are willing to do 1-1 coaching. Then you can discuss times and prices. Good luck
Continue with a coach who could help you to improve. Otherwise, find another coach . Receiving coaching is receiving advice to improve oneself. Coaches aim to stimulate trainee to uncover innate knowledge so that trainee can achieve a sustainable result. A coach is a teacher. You need to ask your coach to teach you why you are poor in certain aspects in your game. Continue with a coach who could help you to improve. Otherwise, find another coach. .
the key is to find a good coach. coaches varies from someone who can really analyse, explain and teaches you techniques, to merely just a sparing/drilling partner.
I see that you're from Hampshire, a hog like me. I moved away a long time ago now. The best advice would be to enquire with the County Association. You may want also to consider small group coaching, say 3-4 players to 1 coach. Not only would this make it more affordable, the coach can also analyse your play in better detail and set up practices more affectively. In Southampton area I was coached by the late Eddy Peckham many years ago, a lovely bloke and a great servant to badminton too. Not sure if his son Mark Peckham is still local and coaching. It would be worth finding out. Good luck
