Dear all - please see Gavin Simpsons note below (with a little interjection from me on the costs section) . All Secretaries please make sure all members of your clubs see this. I know that many of them are not 'ticked' for automatic reception of emails (much to my constant distress). Coaching has been a hot topic recently, we need more coaches for the future of the game and potentially the future of the league. Out of 300 plus members there may be  few who could help us guarantee the future. We have Junior League to bring the kids through into the senior world, we need the coaches to maintain that supply line.

 

 

Subject: Cheshire Level 2 Course
 

?Hi folks please find enclosed detail of a discounted Level 2 Coach award being held in Cheshire this coming autumn.

Places are limited to 12 so please book on asap
 
PLEASE BE AWARE OF ALL THE DATES as completion of the course you need to have full attendance?
 
Regards
 
Gavin Simpson
 

Course Dates & Times:

Day 1 (Core Module) – 25/10/2025      9:00am - 5:00pm

Day 2 (Core Module) – 26/10/2025      09:00am - 5:00pm

Day 3 (Club Module) – 29/11/2025      9:00am - 5:00pm

Day 4 (Club Module) – 30/11/2025      09:00am - 5:00pm

Assessment Day       – 14/02/2025      9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Venue Information:

Davd Lloyd Leisure, Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65

1st 4sport Certificate for Coaches in Badminton at Level 2 – Club Specialism Module

 

This course is formed of a Core Module and a Club Specialism Module. 

 

Our new Coach course provides the opportunity to train to coach independently through a bespoke learning journey, tailored to coaches' own environments. Formed of a core module and a specialism module where coaches get to choose whether to apply the knowledge and skills learnt to a ‘club' or ‘talent' environment, this course allows coaches to focus on their learning needs. 

 

This course will teach learners to:

  • Coach individuals, pairs and groups independently
  • Plan, deliver and progress technical practices with a tactical focus
  • Provide technical information building on the fundamental hitting and movement principles covered at foundation level
  • Maximise the participant experience
  • Effectively lead the development of clubs/ sessions
  • Effectively utilise a coaching team (where present)
  • Deliver Badminton England programmes such as:
  •      Racket Pack
    •      Shuttle Stars
  • Understand the badminton landscape

Why do this course?

Interested in joining the fulfilling world of helping people to develop new skills in their sport? Coaching can be a hugely satisfying experience, where you can decide how much time you commit. Whether it is delivering Racket Pack sessions at your local primary school, introducing the basics of the game through Essentials to adult beginners or setting up your own badminton club, coaching can work for you. Watching players develop their skills under your guidance is incredibly rewarding, but don't overlook the benefits you'll see personally. You'll develop your personal and professional skills, get a chance to exercise, meet new people, encourage respectful behaviour and improve your confidence.

 

What is the course structure?

The course is five days in total, formed of two modules and an assessment day. The breakdown of these is as follows:

  • Core Module – Days 1 & 2
  • Club Specialism Module – Days 3 & 4
  • Assessment Day – Day 5

Before you attend your first day you will be sent through a link to three pre-course e-learning modules, these being:

  • Coaching skills for coaches
  • Business skills for coaches
  • E-Assessment for Coaches

These module takes roughly 1 hour to complete and will give you confidence, up to date terminology and knowledge to support you during the course. We recommend you complete these prior to day 1 of the course.

 

The course itself will follow the structure below:

Day one (Core Module):

  • Arrival and setting the scene
  • My coaching philosophy
  • My coaching kit bag
  • Movement principles and the stroke cycle
  • Grips
  • Hitting skills

Day two (Core Module):

  • Experiencing Badminton England programmes
  • Designing coaching programmes and sessions
  • Designing coaching programmes for singles
  • Structuring, managing and delivering coaching sessions
  • Designing coaching programmes for doubles
  • The badminton landscape

Day three & four (Club Module):

The club specialism module focuses on supporting coaches that are working in environments where they are ‘coaching participants to play'. This module is ideal for coaches working in an environment consisting of large groups, varying abilities (including absolute beginners), school environments, or are looking to make coaching sessions fun and engaging.

 

The topics and structure of this module includes:

  • Lead coach roles and responsibilities
  • Large group management and coaching
  • Coaching absolute beginners
  • Technical coaching for beginners
  • Differentiation within groups
  • Understanding and delivering within the school environment
  • Running competitions and games
  • Common technical faults in adult beginners

 

What is the assessment process?

The assessment for this course is the completion of an e-portfolio, comprising an e-assessment module, planning, delivering and reviewing coaching programmes and the delivery of a coaching session.

 

It is also mandatory for coaches to attend a recognised safeguarding workshop prior to being certificated.

 

Additional Information

 

Course Dates & Times:

Day 1 (Core Module) – 25/10/2025      9:00am - 5:00pm

Day 2 (Core Module) – 26/10/2025      09:00am - 5:00pm

Day 3 (Club Module) – 29/11/2025      9:00am - 5:00pm

Day 4 (Club Module) – 30/11/2025      09:00am - 5:00pm

Assessment Day       – 14/02/2025      9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Venue Information:

David Lloyd Leisure, Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65


 

What to bring with you?

Please come prepared to be active on court for the duration of the course. Therefore, suitable sports attire and a badminton racket is required. Please also bring a note pad and pen or tablets/ smart phones if you wish to take notes/ capture the course to take away with you. A packed lunch and drinks will also be required.

 

 

Booking Information

JustGo
badmintonengland.justgo.com
 

 


 

Payment details will be sent out direct to candidates, once you have booked on to the course, booking will mean commitment to a min of £150 deposit towards the cost of the course but full payment will be required by the start of day one 25/10/25


 

Costs:

£360 for Cheshire County Members*

£380 for Badminton England Members**

£400 for Non-Badminton England Members

 

Note from BH - Crewe and District League also offer a bursary which is assessed on a case by case basis. Contact the League Secretary for further details


 

* Cheshire County members and Coaches willing to help out within Clubs and County sessions will be eligible for a Bursary of up to £125 towards this Cost on completion of the award.

** Badminton England Members just need to show their membership on the day


 

Any further information please contact below

Gavin Simpson
 
 
North West Regional Junior Disability Coach
 
Badminton England Licensed Level 3 Coach
 
Cheshire Country Junior Badminton Head Coach
 
Email :  gavinlogan123@sky.com
Mobile :  07703 568473


 
 
 
 
 
 

 



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