hey guys do any of you know what to expect from a coaching level 1 course? i have enrolled into this course and extremely nervous about it cos i know nothing whatsoever about it is there anything i need to know beforehand anything i need to prepare for? appreciate the help guys. thanks
Wait are you referring to a coaching course to help you teach people how to play badminton? Or is this a course that is coaching level 1 badminton players, and you're going there to learn how to play badminton?
More than likely the first option . Depends on the country it's given in so the kiwi's around here should answer it ...
Yes you should enjoy yourself. Just wonder whether you have to pass a skills (Technical) assessment test before being admitted to Level 1? And whether you have to attend the Theory Level 1 course as well.
nah i didn't need to pass anything... just sign up thats all... thanks for the advice guys... appreciate it
What to expect from a coaching level 1 course? . Most countries are wanting to promote Badminton by providing courses available for anyone interested to coach. The Level 1 course teaches the basic skills required to enjoy Good Badminton. And to enjoy Badminton, pupils have only to do one thing - "Know Our Badminton Better". Don't you worry about what to expect from the course; But I know that after you have completed the course, you will know Badminton better yourself. The course will provide you with the standardised coaching info to pass on to your pupils. If you can acquire the following attributes (while doing the course), you will pass with flying colours; (1) The knowledge to impart and the ability to do so concisely. (2) The art of demonstrating each stroke correctly. (3) The ability to analyse faults. (4) The ability to place the shuttlecock accurately. (5) The gift of explaining tactics logically and discussing them simply. (6) The ability to give encouragement and confidence to pupils. (7) Complete knowledge of Laws of Badminton. (8) An approachable nature and a sense of humour. (9) Indefinite patience. (10) Clean and tidy appearance. .
I don't think I've ever met a coach who could satisfy all of those conditions. Often you find an intimidating list of such conditions for passing the course. The reality will be much, much less stringent.
I agree. But you haven't met Chris yet. Even when one has completed an Umpire course one will be hesitant to admit he has a "complete knowledge of the Laws of Badminton". "Demonstrating each stroke correctly" is a tall order indeed, especially for one who has just started to play the game and getting to know it better! I am not too sure what Chris is trying to convey when he states "the ability to analyse faults". If he meant just the ability to identify what is a "fault" in the laws, then it is not so demanding. But if at Level 1, the trainee coach is taught to "analyse" the weakness in a player's performance including his shots and tactics, then he should be in Level 3 instead. This also relates to point 5. No, Level 1 is not that demanding as stated by Chris.
The enjoyment and the passion to coach is more important than anything else . The list was taken from our Australian Coaching Book, the first book printed when I took their first coaching course back decades ago. Then 2 years later, great coach Tang Hsien-Hu was invited here to meet our first batch of qualified coaches. From him, we learnt that the enjoyment and the passion to coach is more important than anything else. .