Why Become A Badminton Coach

Why Become a Badminton Coach?
Coaching is a key element in the growth of badminton. Every player whether he/she is a young beginner or adult beginner  who is keen to learn a new sport to keep fit or aim to play in local, regional or national tournaments in USA or if one is an elite player who aims to compete internationally or for the Olympics, needs a coach.

Coaching is an avenue through which former players can contribute back to badminton.  Besides having the personal satisfaction of ‘giving back,’ coaching also offers a lot more to those who receive it.

Helping New players
The role of a coach at any level is to develop players and help them to become better players.  There is a great deal of satisfaction achieved by  helping a player or a group of players and seeing them improve.  A coach not only helps players learn and improve their game, but also plays a direct or indirect role in making a difference in the quality of the players’ lives.

Being A Part of Something Much Bigger
As a coach you immediately become a part of something much bigger. For example, if you work at the grass-roots level you will be responsible for introducing badminton and starting many players on their way to participating in a lifelong sport,  competing for a club, region or even USA. As a coach you become a part of this large network of contributors in a player’s success.

If you are interested in becoming a coach then contact the nearest Regional Coaching Director, course instructors, your club or write to the USA Badminton Director of Coaching & High Performance, Mohan Subramaniam at mohan@usabadminton.org